360° loop at Gornergrat
Route Information
Category
Hiking
Difficulty
Easy
Length
0.5
km
Duration
0:10 h
Ascent
17 m
Descent
17 m
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Description
The 15-20 minute circular hike at Gornergrat offers a magnificent panoramic view of the surrounding peaks. The start and end are at the viewing platform behind the 3100 Kulmhotel. Views of the Monte Rosa massif with the highest Swiss mountain, the Dufourspitze. Below you lies the Gorner Glacier, the second largest glacier in the Swiss Alps. With some luck, you can also observe ibexes up close. Take your time on the viewing platform to admire the peaks.