Zermatt - Schwarzsee
Description
In Zermatt, climb up through the Winkelmatten on the little road to Furi and then continue towards the Zmutt Glacier. Where the path to the Schönbielhütte branches off to the right, stay on the small road to the left to Stafelalp and finally to the Schwarzsee mountain station. The Matterhorn is particularly impressive on this section, towering into the sky directly above the path. Nowhere else are you closer to the impressive northern flank. There are various options for the descent from Schwarzsee. The best trail leads over the ridge to Hermetje. The official variant rides over the ski slope to Furi and is not particularly recommended. A worthwhile option is the descent on the ski slope until the single trail branches off to the left to Furi. However, this is challenging and there is a risk of falling in places. It is only recommended for very good mountain bikers. From Furi, follow the hiking trail via the hamlet of "Zum See" and finally back to Zermatt on the left bank of the Zmuttbach stream.
Tips:
- You can also get to Schwarzsee by cable car. However, the ascent to the mountain station via Stafelalp is so impressive that the train transport robs the tour of some of its charm.
- Climb up from the Schwarzsee mountain station in the direction of the Hörnlihütte and stop off at the Hörnlihütte - a first-class detour for fit bikers with good riding skills.
Details of the tour
21 km
1020 m
1020 m
1602 above sea level
2570 above sea level
1 day
Zermatt
Zermatt
1057
well suited
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User comments (4)
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Did the tour yesterday. The GPX track, which can be downloaded here, rides along the extremely challenging Furggbach trail in terrain that is at risk of falling (definitely Double Black Diamond level!). Only for very safe bikers or you can carry your bike up to Furri!
Worthwhile tour with great views of the Matterhorn. Rode the tour later in the afternoon (departure after the train closed) so there were few hikers on the trail. For the ascent from Furi to Schwarzsee you need more stamina/strength than indicated (3 out of 6 points), very steep with loose gravel. Only feasible for very strong calves without pushing.
As a young and sporty person, the 10-15% climb from Fluri to Schwarzsee was too strenuous for me. Had to push the bike almost the whole way. Many e-bikes ride up the route, which makes more sense in my opinion. But they also ride up at walking speed. The descent is also brutally steep. Make sure your brakes don't overheat ;)
As an alternative after you are back in Furri you can also take a flow trail which you can see if you have ridden on the road at the very beginning after Furri.