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Riffelsee Lake Trail (Nr. 21)

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This path leads to a photographic site in a class of its own: the Riffelsee with reflection of the Matterhorn, a small rock in the little lake, pristine nature all around. The ultimate idyll!

Details

Type
Mountain tour
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
1 h
Distance
2,96 km
Ascent
53 m
Descent
289 m
Lowest point
2566 m
Highest point
2814 m

This path leads to a photographic site in a class of its own: the Riffelsee with reflection of the Matterhorn, a small rock in the little lake, pristine nature all around. The ultimate idyll!

Details

Type
Mountain tour
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
1 h
Distance
2,96 km
Ascent
53 m
Descent
289 m
Lowest point
2566 m
Highest point
2814 m

Description

The surface of the Riffelsee lake is usually still, and so ideal for taking photos. This pristine alpine landscape promises visitors a complete break from daily reality at lower altitudes. The play of light and shadow among the clouds in the sky, the vast horizon, the views of the highest mountains in the Alps: all have an inspiring effect on visitors. “I’m coming back,” they say. “For sure.”

  • Riffelsee lake: the most beautiful of photographic subjects, with reflection of the Matterhorn
  • Appropriate for children from age 4
  • On the Riffelhorn: climbing routes for experts
  • Wealth of alpine flora
  • Depending on season, wild animals can be seen (ibex in the Gaggenhaupt region)

Best season

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Route

Start point
Rotenboden (2,815 m)
End point
Riffelberg (2,582 m)

Rating

Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape

Map

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Properties

  • Refreshment options
  • Route tour
  • Easy for walking with children
  • Nice views
  • Geological highlights
  • Botanical highlights
  • Cultural highlights
  • Faunistic highlights

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