– Distance: 1.8 miles (2.9 k) – Duration: 1 hour It's one of the most beautiful places in this part of the country, famed for the mirror-like reflection it gives of the surrounding peaks. It is stunning at sunrise or sunset and as the hiking trail here is only 1 hour long, heading out early or coming back in the evening is no problem at all.
– Distance: 4 miles (6.4 k) – Duration: 2 – 3 hours The Matterhorn Glacier Trail provides a safe path to the glacier and is one of the best longer hikes in Zermatt. What’s super cool about this route is that it even takes you over one area that used to be covered by the glacier.
– Distance: 1.8 miles (2.9 k) – Duration: 1 hour If you’re looking for the best short hikes in Zermatt, the Furi Suspension Bridge Trail is a must. The short looped route takes you over a 328 feet (100 meters) long suspension bridge giving breathtaking views of the surroundings and the valley below.
– Distance: 3.3 miles (5.4 k) – Duration: 1.5 – 2 hours The Crystal Trail is a reasonably short Zermatt hiking trail, yet it is full of beautiful sights. Here you will see the Findel Glacier, Stellisee lake, and the gigantic Matterhorn..
– Distance: 6 miles (9.7 k) – Duration: 3 – 4 hours The Five Lakes Trail, known locally as 5-Seenweg, is ideal for those looking for a longer and slightly more challenging hike in Zermatt. The 6-mile (10km) one-way route starts from Blauherd and passes five highly scenic lakes; Stellisee, Grindjisee, Grünsee, Moosjisee, and Leisee, before finishing in Sunnegga.
– Distance: 5.3 miles (8.5 k) – Duration: 4 – 5 hours The 1,640 feet (500 meters) long Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge is the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the Alps, giving unmatched views of the Zermatt area. At almost 328 feet (100 meters) high, you’ll enjoy vistas of the alps, glaciers, valleys, waterfalls, and more.