Blauherd mountain station
Description
The trip from Zermatt to Blauherd requires a change of means of transport. First, visitors take the funicular to Sunnegga before riding one of the eight-person gondolas or six-seater chairlifts up to Blauherd.
Realm of the marmots The themed Marmot Trail leads from Blauherd via the Stellisee lake to Sunnegga. This landscape is home to many marmots, which live freely up on the alpine meadows and in their burrows. An observation station is located along the path.
Children’s playground Wolli’s adventure playground is situated on the left of the combined gondola/chairlift and has climbing rocks, slide and barbecue areas for the whole family.
Superb skiing and snowboarding In winter, skiers and snowboarders choose from a variety of gondolas and chairlifts as well as the cable car up to the Rothorn. This is the gateway for adventures on the sunny pistes of the whole Rothorn area. At Blauherd, the Blue Lounge has become a popular venue for sun-worshippers; on its terrace, contemplation of the Matterhorn has evolved into an art form.
Summer
Starting point for many hiking trails including the Marmot Trail, Flower Walk and Panorama Walk
Paragliding launch site
Interesting geology
Wealth of alpine flora
Area often attracts chamois
Marmots
Wolli’s adventure playground
Winter
Direct access to the ski pistes
Winter hiking trails
Link to the ski pistes on the Gornergrat
Area often attracts chamois
Reading “Happy hiking in Zermatt: 9 exciting themed hiking trails in the alpine world of Zermatt”, published by Zermatt Bergbahnen AG, Zermatt.
“Alpine flowers around Zermatt”, by Hanspeter Steidle, published by edition punktuell, CH-9101 Herisau, 2009. Bilingual German/English, ISBN 978-3-905724-15-8
The trip from Zermatt to Blauherd requires a change of means of transport. First, visitors take the funicular to Sunnegga before riding one of the eight-person gondolas or six-seater chairlifts up to Blauherd.
Realm of the marmots The themed Marmot Trail leads from Blauherd via the Stellisee lake to Sunnegga. This landscape is home to many marmots, which live freely up on the alpine meadows and in their burrows. An observation station is located along the path.
Children’s playground Wolli’s adventure playground is situated on the left of the combined gondola/chairlift and has climbing rocks, slide and barbecue areas for the whole family.
Superb skiing and snowboarding In winter, skiers and snowboarders choose from a variety of gondolas and chairlifts as well as the cable car up to the Rothorn. This is the gateway for adventures on the sunny pistes of the whole Rothorn area. At Blauherd, the Blue Lounge has become a popular venue for sun-worshippers; on its terrace, contemplation of the Matterhorn has evolved into an art form.
Summer
Starting point for many hiking trails including the Marmot Trail, Flower Walk and Panorama Walk
Paragliding launch site
Interesting geology
Wealth of alpine flora
Area often attracts chamois
Marmots
Wolli’s adventure playground
Winter
Direct access to the ski pistes
Winter hiking trails
Link to the ski pistes on the Gornergrat
Area often attracts chamois
Reading “Happy hiking in Zermatt: 9 exciting themed hiking trails in the alpine world of Zermatt”, published by Zermatt Bergbahnen AG, Zermatt.
“Alpine flowers around Zermatt”, by Hanspeter Steidle, published by edition punktuell, CH-9101 Herisau, 2009. Bilingual German/English, ISBN 978-3-905724-15-8