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Hikeabout #1: Höhbalmen

written by Aggie 2018-07-01
Hikeabout #1: Höhbalmen

One of my favourite places in Zermatt is Höhbalmen. Stunning panoramic views, peace… Well, to be honest – it is not a walk for lazy hikers. There’s no lifts involved during over 20 km hike. Ready for it? Some information and photos underneath.

 
So how can you get there?

You have to start your trip in the main street of Zermatt – Bahnhofstrasse. Going towards the church you will see Gee’s Bar on your right hand side, just opposite Hotel Post. There is a little street before Gee’s going up and that’s the one you have to follow, look for signs for Edelweiss. 
After about 40 minute-1 hour hike (depends on how fit you are) you will reach your first stop – Edelweiss, where you can already have something to drink or eat.

view of Zermatt from edelweiss

zermatt view from edelweiss

Views on the way to Edelweiss.

Edelweiss on the mountainFinally! Edelweiss!

After a little break (you might need it 🙂  – you should continue your hike to  Trift. Amazing valley with beautiful views and not so many people around since there’s no lifts that could take you up there. It takes about 1 – 1,5 hour from Edelweiss to Trift.

edelweiss and the mountain view

Leaving Edelweiss.

waterfall in the mountains

mountain heart on the rock

hiking trail view

chamois in the mountains

hiking path on the way to trift

flowers on the hiking path

little waterfall on the hiking path

swiss flag in the mountains

hotel trift in the mountains

Trift! Mission accomplished.

stone footprints

mountain ladnscape with clouds

river flowing in the mountains

When in Trift don’t forget to try homemade ice tea and delicious cakes!
Later on there’s a little steeper part (not too steep, but not as easy as before) – you have to follow Höhbalmen signs now… When you finish the steeper part you’ll find yourself on almost the top of the mountain with perfect panoramic views and some easy but quite a long hike still ahead of you (but as written – easy and flat now).
mountain landscape

mountain landscape

Little steeper part.


hotel trift in the mountain landscape

mountain landscapeTrift on the right hand side. Slowly disappearing…

zermatt view from upView down on Zermatt.

mountain landscapeEasy time..

marked way to hohbalmen

matterhorn view from hohbalmen

sheep in the mountains

sheep in the mountainsNo people, but other friends around..

hohblamen view

mountain landscape

matterhorn viewMatterhorn from a different side.

mountain landscape

flowers and river in the mountains

matterhorn view

matterhorn, lake and a waterfallMatterhorn – already on the way down.

mountain landscape

 Zmutt is the next destination. It’s quite a long way down from Höhbalmen so make sure you take enough water and maybe some snacks with you. From there we are already close to Zermatt 🙂

Höhbalmen trail is a must do if you are fit enough to walk 20 km in the mountains. It is tiring but worth sweating…

Practical information:


Starting point: Zermatt (1620 m)

Target: Höhbalmen  (2751 m)
Hike lenght:  just a little over 20 km hike. It is a whole day trip that will take around 7 hours.
Tip:
If you still feel fit and ready to do some more hiking, before going down to Zmutt take a Schönbielhütte trail and enjoy some more mountain wilderness and stunning views. You can also stay there for a night and enjoy Swiss hut experience…

sunset in the mountains

sunset in the mountains

Views from Schönbielhütte.

 

Text: Agnieszka Wajs

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