Is this THE EASIEST & MOST BEAUTIFUL HIKE IN THE WORLD!? | Gornergrat-Zermatt | Hiking Switzerland

Gornergrat to Zermatt is one of the most beautiful hikes in the world and you are able to do it regardless of your fitness level!
This is the one place you cannot miss if you go to Switzerland and it is worth traveling here just to see Zermatt!
Zermatt offers world-class hiking while you live comfortably in the car-free city and enjoy the great food they have here!
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▬ HIKE / LOCATION INFORMATION ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
The rute I hiked - www.komoot.com/plan/tour/d01A...
Gornergrat Bahn - www.gornergrat.ch/en/
3100 Kulmhotel Gornergrat - www.gornergrat-kulm.ch/
Coeur des Alpes (my favorite hotel) - coeurdesalpes.ch/
Monte Rosa Hütte - monterosahuette.ch/
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise - www.matterhornparadise.ch/de/...
@Paradise - www.paradisezermatt.ch/de/
Chez Vrony - www.chezvrony.ch/de/restaurant...
Railway Information (How to get to Zermatt) - www.sbb.ch/en
▬ Contents of this video ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
0:00 - Intro
0:39 - Transfer to Zermatt
0:49 - Zermatt
1:00 - Transfer to Gornergrat (Gornergrat Bahn)
1:21 - Gornergrat Train Jurney
1:55 - Gornergrat Train Station
2:47 - Gornergrat & Gorner Glacier
5:15 - Gornergrat to Riffelsee
7:10 - Information about the Hike
7:57 - Rating of the Hike
8:10 - Gornergrat to Riffelsee (continues)
11:27 - Info about Matterhorn
11:57 - Riffelsee
15:13 - Riffelsee to Riffelberg
18:20 - Riffelberg
18:31 - Riffelberg to Riffelalp
19:02 - Riffelalp to Findeln
20:25 - @Paradise
21:10 - @Paradise to Zermatt
22:01 - Cours Des Alpes (Hotel)
22:48 - Final Words
▬ Music ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬
Liqwyd - Birthday - / birthday
Liqwyd - Himalaya - / himalaya
Ikson - Coastline - / coastline-free-download
Ikson - Early Hours - / early-hours-free-download
Ikson - Paradise - / paradise
INOSSI - Friends - / friends-inossi
Music : Sakura Girl - Small Town
Link : hypeddit.com/sakuragirl/smalltown
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[@WalkandTalkchannel]

The reason I like this hike so much is that it's a hike anyone can do but you still get the same views as if you go somewhere very remote. Zermatt was built up because of the perfect nature around it and they've made it very convenient for anyone to experience it! As stated in the video I've done MUCH more than what is in this video so if you want tips or insight please write a separate comment and I'll try to help you :)

[@ktm-bc1dw]

What a great journey well narrated I could have listened and still enjoyed….. thank you

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Thank you very much! Really appreciate you taking the time to write! as you know being a content creator yourself it's hard to know what people actually like and not :)

[@wanderingsofalanandcaz]

Awesome hike.

[@annehs6840]

Very beautyful ❤❤❤👍👍👍

[@imantha]

Thanks for the video, we did this hike from Gornergrat to Riffelalp yesterday, it was easy up to Riffelberg but from then onwards it picks up the intensity, hiking sticks came handy in the second half. Glad we did it, awesome hike.

[@HikerAL1946]

Good job on the video. I especially like the commentary as well as the actual video. I would encourage you to continue including tips about the area as a lot of us are not from Switzerland. I really enjoyed your video on the Bernese Oberland area as I have hiked some there. Additional video's in this area would be appreciated. Keep up the good work.

[@alexwoods4825]

Fantastic video, great information, really well done. Looking forward to doing this hike!

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Thanks a lot Alex! When are you going?

[@fredrikwallin970]

The low effort high reward hike! 👍

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

With the best views! 🥳

[@fredrikwallin970]

@@WalkandTalkchannel Yeah!

[@micwav091]

Go

[@fritznolasco8353]

thanks for the valuable information. so excited for my trip to zermatt later this month!

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Awesome! I'm actually heading there in the end of this month as well. Have you decided everything or you want some more tips? I've spent a lot of time there ;)

[@kubsang]

Thanks for nice Video.

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Thanks Kunsang!

[@kargerstreet9687]

Hi, love your narrated video. We will be in Zermatt in July for 4 days. What camera you are using right now? Thank you again.😊

[@mucrudi]

👌👌👌

[@vinodtrekker]

Superb video . Really enjoyed your description of the area . Will be here in Aug 2023.

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Thanks! any particulat areas you're planning to go? I actually would recommend this hike, the 5 lake hike and go to @paradis (the restaurant) and rent an Ebike to go up to the matterhorn glacier!

[@DrywallDesign]

YOUR VIDEO IS SOOO AMAZING 🔥 Meetings from Panamá 🇵🇦

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Thanks man, I really appreciate it! I'm trying to make something people want to watch but I seem to not really succeed 😅

[@abhishekarpitapatel4994]

Kinda surprised to see so few subscribers. But I am sure with the kind of quality content coupled with information you are providing, you are bound to go big. Keep it up mate. Good word. Love your videos.

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Thanks Alot, I really appreciate these thoughts of yours and that you actually share them! I must say, it is much harder to get views and subs than I thougth and with the effort going in to these videos I some times question wether what I'm doing is correct, so again, I really appreciate you sharing this :)

[@aerialrescuesolutions3277]

@@WalkandTalkchannel You are doing really great, keep your focus on quality, and the subs will arrive. I love your videos. Thank you.

[@williamli6200]

It is very simple : at least 50% of people who went to Zermatt failed to see Matterhorn Most tourists are completely unaware how weather will affect their chance of seeing Matterhorn, and just go there like Matterhorn will open for them.

[@rogers2934]

Damn! we missed lot of these great views because the weather was very bad and no visibility!

[@zainabhummel4837]

This is best understable video for me since KZbin start ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I am Crazy happy with you Video Every Sommer I would like to make this hiking 🥾 way, each time I afraid. But now I dicided : I will do it🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉 My question is: usually I am along on the way. Could you answer me????????? Every time I am along going.

[@maritsmcb14]

Nice detailed hiking video.. Subscribed to your channel. May I know what month did you do this hike? And is it possible to do Matterhorn as day trip from Thun? Thanks.

[@CRyan71]

Hi. I've walked up there and got some great reflection pics. The Matterhorn is my favourite mountain. So iconic and identifiable. What time of the year is this? Great weather for off season. Just clarify, did you stay in Gongergrat the night before? I know it's an expensive area but is there any budget accommodation?

[@didierfernandez5820]

Place favorite du monde...... où êtes vous allez pour comparer...

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Ouais, j'adore cet endroit! Cependant, je dirais en venant de la Suède que quelque temps, je manque d'être dans une maison dans l'Achipelaggoe tout seul sur une île appréciant le son de la nature et non le son des trains et des téléphériques!

[@xxx_phantom_xxxw_t_a9479]

hello from Switzerland (Basel), holiday videos from the Zermatt/Matterhorn region are really not new to me, but I had to pause with yours. You gave good explanations, made an effort not only to see the 0815 tourist perspective until hiked and were rewarded with different perspectives and wonderful pictures. All I can say is great work from start to finish. 👍

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Hi Phantom, thanks a lot for sharing this! I'm very happy that you appreciated the video, what you captured here is exactly what I try to do but I'm still playing around to figure out what works and what doesn't (It's hard to get views and subscribers 😕). But it is hard to know what works when people watch but don't say what they think so I really appreciate that you took the time! If you're from here, do you have any good recommendations for where I can go? I sometimes struggle to find new and fun places (that's why I made this channel)

[@xxx_phantom_xxxw_t_a9479]

@@WalkandTalkchannel Where to go in switzerland... that's where the problem starts, as you probably know, there isn't just one spot in switzerland.... the night is usually just around the corner. But I would make you a few suggestions, mainly with a background of hiking, since this is definitely your thing (and you rarely get it right like here in Switzerland). Lauterbrunnen (very well-known) would be a banal possibility, here too you can hike with a bit of perspective that you rarely see otherwise. Oebahnensee (not far from Lauterbrunnen) offers its own world in the "basin around the Oebahnensee, mountain, lake, small waterfalls, you should at least consider that. The Verzasca Valley in the south of our country could also be interesting in a different way, here it is less the mountains (which of course there are at the end of the valley) than nature as such and in particular the Verzasca (river), which is deep in places Bed carved into rock offering stunning images of stone, clear water and colour. The last suggestion for now would be the Bünderland (Grisons, especially the area around Sedrun), which also has very beautiful areas, especially away from the villages I have already seen pictures that you don't see every day, like mountains in which pine trees are reflected, with luck you will also meet ibexes or chamois there . Research these places, I hope there is something suitable for you.

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

@@xxx_phantom_xxxw_t_a9479 Yeah, that is indeed the issue, that's why it's so hard to find the hidden gems 😂 when you say Oebahnensee do you mean Oeschinensee? because I cannot find Oebahnensee? Funnily enough I'm going to Lauterbrunnen and that area tomorrow, unfortunatelly it's raining ... These looks like great suggestions, I'll try to make some videos from those areas as well, let's see, I will make different types and see what catches peoples attention (commentary, just view with music, etc.) Thanks alot for the tips! I want to do the 5see wanderung at Pizol too have you been? (I think that's in the Bünderland region?)

[@xxx_phantom_xxxw_t_a9479]

@@WalkandTalkchannel Yes, I meant Oeschinensee (Google Translate probably had a hand in that *lol*). I can't really tell you much about the nature of the videos, how you reach more people, but I think the way of showing sides/perspectives etc. that one otherwise sees less or not at all can't be wrong. I've been to Grison countless times, but mostly for skiing, but as far as I know, you'll also be able to capture fantastic impressions and pictures on the hike. I'm just seeing the weather for Lauterbrunnen, it only looks good to a limited extent, but if you dare, who knows, this valley can also convey special impressions in bad weather, maybe you'll succeed in taking spectacular (dark) pictures, which also fits this one Valley.

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

@@xxx_phantom_xxxw_t_a9479 Thanks, you're right, if you liked it there must be others who appreciates this type of material! I did make a video with only music now (came out today) let's see which one performs best! (Will be interesting to see) Indeed there might be several "nature phenomena" making a rainy cloudy day very interesting, I actually like hiking cloudy and wet days (on the contrary to others 😉)

[@SabaFaizanMUA]

Would u mind doing a video and telling about prices and best travel guide with kids please? As you have been there. I want to have more information as i can so i can make a budget. Thank u

[@andreamorselli6391]

Well done man.. Very useful and detailed video! In a few days I’ll be in ZERMATT for a week, I’m wondering what hikes are suitable for me. I’ve seen all your video, I’m bit afraid of hight so I should avoid areas particularly exposed.. I’d like to walk 3/5 hours per day, use lifts and railway. I’ve chosen those hike: 1. from Blauherd up hill to Rothorn (via Stellisee lake) 2. from Riffelberg up hill to Gornergrat (via Riffelsee lake) 3. Matterhorn Glacier Trial, Trockener Steg to Schwarzee What do you think? Do you know of any areas particularly exposed in those paths? Thank for any help CIAO 🙏 Andrea

[@irrevirre62]

Going there in the beginning of august and would love to do this hike! Does it have a name or do you have a map that shows the rout exactly? I’m so good at gone lost 😅

[@stevlevajkovski860]

Hope next year I can do this trip. Not sure if I gonna make it in one day.

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Anyone can do this trip with the train running the whole way! That's the beauty of this hike ;)

[@frbb20]

Amazing video. We have two full days in Zermatt, and we're torn between two options: Option 1) Day one: Peak2Peak, with Klein Matterhorn / Glacier Palace in the morning, and Gornergrat in the afternoon, including the small hike down from Riffelsee you show in your video) and Day two in the Blauherd / Sunnegga bike trails. OR Option 2) Skip the Blauherd / Sunnegga and do the Gornergrat-Riffelsee in one day and the Klein Matterhorn in the second day. Any insights?

[@williamli6200]

Weather. Have you check the weather?

[@eliflores8845]

Is this hike close to the Fluhalp Hut? Just wondering so I can make this a day hike 😁

[@DrywallDesign]

Hello friend, I want to know if I understood correctly, is it better to start hiking in Cervino from the cina downwards? I'm going to be there in August of this year and I want to do this wonderful walk

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Hi Mate, I'm not sure what "from the cina" means, you should go from Gornergrat (the hotel on the top) downwards towards Cervino (Matterhorn) and you'll get some amazing views! I will make another drone video of another area in the next few months which is by the foot of Cervino which is also cool! The route I hiked --> www.komoot.com/plan/tour/d01Ar2migB2yUo=FweABOmEA9o7Cp8lDftYeTIUNk6Eh-sI7D98qAcJsdDp4jJ4hIzGUoviAA==/@45.9985335,7.7704367,12.329z

[@technewslucas]

Great video!! Is it posible to go down from Gornergratt to Zermatt by foot on spring? I'm coming to Switzerland in April 22. How is the hiking at this season?

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Hi Tech news, This year is a bit hot so I am not totally sure so I would suggest you checking a bit closer to make sure but this is a picture from mid May so you can expect a fair amount of snow at that poitn --> instagram.com/p/BxSDfJ9h-3P/? But if you want more info about snowshoe hiking and "normal" hiking you can find more info here --> www.zermatt.ch/en/winter-hiking-snowshoeing?gclid=CjwKCAiA3pugBhAwEiwAWFzwdeArrceNrhCv-Sa8TBOj1YHHQbJ4mh8f37hnBpZtoKlG5vJVRv1J4BoCZWcQAvD_BwE This will also be a pretty trail giving you most of the views, you can for example take the train all the way up and enjoy the view and then take the train down to jump on this trail --> www.zermatt.ch/Media/Wanderungen-Touren-finden/Panorama-Trail-Nr.-142

[@technewslucas]

@@WalkandTalkchannel thank you very much my friend!

[@Exodus3226]

Hello 👋 thank you for a great hiking video with spectacular views. I was wondering, can you get to Chez Vrony from a train stop on the Gornergraut train?

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Hi Matthew! Thanks for sharing, I'm always happy when people finds the video helpful 😁 If you want the closest rout you'll have to take this one hour hike www.komoot.com/plan/tour/d01Ar36bQB2USE=FvcABLQ3bTAA/@46.0080846,7.7641735,15.846z but you'll still have to pass the valley at 19.16 to get to Chez Vrony. if you want the route with the least effort you should actually do this one goo.gl/maps/M7NpHENrLsyAChQu6 (not sure what your preferences are)

[@Exodus3226]

@@WalkandTalkchannel this is great 👍 thank you! I like the Google maps option as I have little time during my visit

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Yeah that's the impression I got, thought I might as well add it ;) it's a very good option! Have you decided what you'll do in Zermatt yet? And where you'll stay?

[@SabaFaizanMUA]

Hello. What if we have kids under 7 years old and they cnt walk to long, what would u suggest to do? Is there is only train or there is cable cars as well ?

[@jcc5478]

Hi, can you do this hike without boots? I mean with sport sneakers. Thanks

[@Spanishcollector]

Hi! Can i ask you? Its complicated for a beginner to arrive to the lake in front of the matterhorn ?how much time take? And you think it will be there in This month?

[@chunthaveelee747]

How long it take to hike from the top back down to town (zermatt). I plan to take the train to the top and hike back for the views.

[@danielmunevarparga7074]

I have only one day in Zermatt, what is better go to Gornergrat or glacier paradise ? Suggestions please thanks

[@elliotc88]

Thanks for the video. May I ask what the actual hike is called on the sign posts there? How long does it take from the top to bottom and what is the distance?

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Hi Elliot, I'm not sure this hike has a name unfortunatelly (few hikes in Switzerland do) but the signs you will follow are the same as I have chapters in my video = Gornergrat --> Riffelsee -- > Riffelberg --> Riffelalp and in the end if you want to go to the city Zermatt :) If you want to just go from Gornergrat to the city it's 11km and 4h, you have the route here www.komoot.com/plan/tour/d01Ar2mWgB2wuk=FwhYCC-uA6NGC7h4h76fDdJAiEIE1XvulElIAA==/@45.9964178,7.7757442,13.158z the exact hike I did you can find more info about in the descriptions.

[@avatseng8870]

Is Riffelsee trail open year round? I’d like to see the Matterhorn reflection on the lake but heard it isn’t open until June and I will be there next month.

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Hi Ava, in short you won't be able to see a reflection in the lake because the lake will be under snow at that point unfortunatelly (It's on 2750m altitude), this is a picture from mid may --> instagram.com/p/BxSDfJ9h-3P/? if you still want to go there people ski parts of it, you can also do sleding and winter hiking, more info you can find here --> www.zermatt.ch/Media/Wanderungen-Touren-finden/Panorama-Trail-Nr.-142 and www.zermatt.ch/en/winter-hiking-snowshoeing?gclid=CjwKCAiA3pugBhAwEiwAWFzwdeArrceNrhCv-Sa8TBOj1YHHQbJ4mh8f37hnBpZtoKlG5vJVRv1J4BoCZWcQAvD_BwE

[@belogical8910]

Excellant video. I am planning to visit Zermatt in early December. Will it be possible to hike from Gornergrat towards Zermatt ? If yes then how far is the first rail station from Gornergrat towards Zermatt on that hiking route. I shall not be able to do the full hiking so want to know the minumum possible distance that I can hike. Please respond.

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Hi, I always respond, even though some times it's delayed (I have a pretty demanding job so I need to shut down social media some times) In december you'll be able to do a snowshoe hike here and the train / cablecars are going, do you have any particular plans or have you thought about what particulare section you want to do? Keep in mind the lake and all that will be under snow

[@eddiecaisley5746]

Hi, we are planning a trip to Zermatt and this video was very helpful. Can I ask you what month you filmed this? We are thinking about visiting in September. Will September be a good month to visit for hiking? Thanks. Eddie.

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Hi Eddy! It's funny because September is the PERFECT time to go here 😉this video is end of september / beginning of October and I always love that time because it's not too hot and everything look great! I will be there this year as well! Are you in Zermatt for several days or what's your plan?

[@eddiecaisley5746]

@@WalkandTalkchannel Hi, we are still deciding what to do for our holiday next year, if we decide to go to Zermatt it would be for two weeks. We are also considering Pirtisau at Lake Achensee in Austria. It will definitely be one of those two places. Decisions, Decisions!! Thanks again for your help, September sounds perfect. Best Wishes. Eddie.

[@kelvinchung6865]

@@WalkandTalkchannelwe will be there at the end of September and will definitely hike down from Gonergrat and hope the weather cooperate.

[@kobragolshani7781]

Hello, I have a question. I am traveling with my husband from USA to Geneva in September 24. I am trying to plan our trip. We wandered to spend 22 days in Chamonix, Zermatt and Interlaken. In what order do you think is better with money and saving time. Thanks

[@larissaboicovieira4681]

Can i buy the ticket to return to zermatt from riffelalp? Maybe i am tired there

[@dnstone1127]

What is the strange black crater behind you at 4:28 , it's really hard to judge distance and size from that vantage point on Gornergrat.

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

yeah, that's pretty far away, do you mean the space between the Grenzgletscher and Schwärzegletscher? I don't know anyone who's been there, is that the part you mean or am I missunderstaning? it would be both a challange but also really hard to get there in a safe way (you might be very experienced?) any way I can help you?

[@rasitsezgin7900]

Is there an economic way ( like hostels ) to stay at a close distance at the city to Gornergrad ?

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

There is a hostel by the train station in Zermatt and 1 at the first stop on the train line but after that it's only posh hotels

[@itsmeastrokoy8434]

WHERE TO BUY ONLINE TICKET from zermatt to gornergrat? Back and forth. Thank you

[@micwav091]

Great video man! I have a weird question, what's your favorite underwear to wear during a hike? My brother always had a problem with this rash you see...

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Do what germans do, go leather all the way!

[@fredrikwallin970]

😵

[@fredrikwallin970]

@@WalkandTalkchannel 😵‍💫

[@michaelcasino8517]

I want to see the Rifelsee Lake but taking my two young kids with me. What is the easiest to get there? Thanks.

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Hi Michael, the best way is to take the train up to Rotenboden, from there it's a short walk but it's fairly steep on the way back. The train is serviced by Gornergratbahn -www.gornergrat.ch/en/pages/timetable-gornergrat-bahn It's really nice there so enjoy! Here is also a visualisation of how you travel www.google.com/maps/dir/Zermatt+GGB/Rotenboden,+3920+Zermatt/@45.9908039,7.7649533,15z/data=!4m14!4m13!1m5!1m1!1s0x478f3675ec31f76d:0xf1bd442f2a85edbf!2m2!1d7.748679!2d46.023949!1m5!1m1!1s0x478f35800854a57f:0x5262c462de8cd81e!2m2!1d7.76537!2d45.984463!3e3

[@michaelcasino8517]

@@WalkandTalkchannel thank you so much!!!

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

You're welcome 😊

[@iamrips2132]

I have a question. Matterhorn has an altitude of 4478 m while Jungfraujoch has an altitude of 4158m. Then how is jungfraujoch the highest point of Europe ? Is it not Matterhorn then ? Can you clarify

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

hahahhahaha, sorry for laughing but you are absolutly correct! It's a PR stunt that people fall for 😝They call it "the top of Europe" because it's the highest part you can get to by public transport 😂... I've been there together with being around the highest peaks of Switzerland, let me put it this way, I wouldn't go there if I could pick😅 but it you can't manage high altitude it's a good place to go given you can take the train 😉 Just fyi, the highest peak in Switzerland is Dufourspitze which you see in this video in the beginning, it's behind the glacier you have in the video, 4634m

[@MD-ok2oo]

Hello from CH. if you are heavy there is a fair proportion of that hike which you need poles for- downhill and big pressure on the knees. Small people don’t realise this when they think downhill is easy.

[@j.mancilla8339]

Why don't people put time of year they visit these places. So annoying 🙄Also, show the darn trail, that's what we need to see, not your face 😂thank you!

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Sorry mate, I've been bad in sharing when I go places so it's great you tell me! I think in my latest video I remembered but I will make a point of making sure it's there going forward 😄 if you want a video of this without my ugly face I actually uploaded this --> kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqDGZaqOqLSDaJo so people could just have a look at the views, it just seems to be less popular for some reason

[@vidajavid7851]

It was all about you. You are blocking the views

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Hi Vida, in this video it's all about sharing information along the way, not necessarily about myself but the trail, area and hiking in general. It seems my other video which has about 30x less views is a better pick for you kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqDGZaqOqLSDaJo

[@vidajavid7851]

You are blocking the views Get away from camera

[@WalkandTalkchannel]

Hi Vida, you seem to have come across the video where I am also active in front of the camera, you should have watched my other video if you didn't want that kzbin.info/www/bejne/aqDGZaqOqLSDaJo, I tend to make different videos given people want different things

[@CRyan71]

Extremely rude. It's his vlog.