"Matterhorn View Trail" from Gornergrat to Riffelberg

Are you looking for a hike that offers you a chance to slow down and gain new perspectives? Then the Mountain Mind Trail might be just the thing for you. Starting at the Gornergrat, the trail winds its way for around five kilometres through breathtaking mountain scenery with views of the Matterhorn. The hike takes around two to three hours, depending on how much time you allow for each stop along the nature trail. The walk eventually ends in Riffelberg.

Discover new things about the mountain world

The information points you’ll come across along the route provide inspiring variety and encourage you to be mindful and reflect on how nature, sustainability and people are interconnected. The Mountain Mind Trail tells various stories about the flora, the railway, the glacier and the people behind the tourism industry. As you walk, you’ll learn about the region you’re exploring – and perhaps about yourself too.

Audio guide on your smartphone

The Mountain Mind Trail is a free experience for adults or families with older children (aged 12 and over). Apart from sturdy footwear, weatherproof clothing, sun protection and water, all you need is a smartphone and headphones so that you can listen to the audio guide at the various points along the trail. It plays directly in your browser. The content is pre-loaded automatically, so the audio guide works even without mobile or internet reception.