Höhenweg Höhbalmen Trail
If you wish to go a hike but your time in the Alps is very limited then, the Höhenweg Höhbalmen trail is the right choice. It is a one-day hike that begin from Bahnhofstrasse in Zermatt. Zermatt, one of the most exclusive shopping destinations and culturally rich city is the destination for hike too. Höhbalmen, a high alpine meadow offers you the stunning views of Switzerland’s highest peaks within hike hours.
As if you feel like the Swiss mountain views weren’t enough for you, the Höhbalmen is fulfill your desire of viewpoint of wildflowers including the famous Edelweiss. if you continue your hike along the Höhbalmen, the views just get better and better step to step. Then, you can see two sparkling glaciers (Tiefmattengletscher and Stockjigletscher) at the edge of the valley.
General Information
- Start/end Zermatt
- Distance 18km
- Duration 5-7.5 hours
- Type Mountain hiking trail
- Difficulty heavy
You can walk and enjoy the scenery of a wildflower-covered meadows with a direct view over the Valais Alps.
Our recommendation:
- Good shoes
- At most hiking sticks
- Suitable clothing depending on the weather (always with you: rain protection)
Location: Zermatt
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Address
Edelweissweg, 3920 Zermatt, Switzerland
Opening Time
Opened for 24 hours
Tickets
swiss travel pass
Duration
5-7 hours
Location: Zermatt
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