The walk from the Zermatt train station to the Sunnegga-Rothorn funicular station (where you depart for the 5-Seenweg hike) is very simple, quick, and can be done on foot in 8 to 10 minutes of leisurely walking (approx. 650 meters). There is no need to buy cable car tickets months in advance. You can simply purchase them on the morning of your trip directly at the ticket office or at a machine at the lower funicular station in Zermatt.

For the 5-Seenweg hike, it is best to buy the 5-Seenweg Combi-Ticket. It is designed specifically for this route and includes:

🚠 a ride from Zermatt via Sunnegga to Blauherd (the starting point of the hike),

🚟 a ride back from Sunnegga to Zermatt after finishing the hike.

A funicular ride from Zermatt to Sunnegga and a connecting gondola ride to Blauherd (2,571 m a.s.l.). After completing the 5-Seenweg route, return from Sunnegga back to Zermatt.

The famous panoramic 5-Seenweg (Five Lakes Trail), which offers breathtaking views of the majestic Matterhorn – the mountain that has become a symbol of all of Switzerland.

During the hike, you will discover five unique mountain lakes – Stellisee, Grindjisee, Grünsee, Moosjisee, and Leisee. Each of them has its own atmosphere. The biggest highlight is the view of the Matterhorn, which, in good weather, reflects beautifully on the surface of Stellisee lake. The route takes you through meadows full of alpine flowers, past mountain streams, and through a landscape that will make you feel like you're in a fairy tale.

Route length: approximately 9–10 km
Walking time: approx. 2.5–3.5 hours (depending on pace and stops)
Difficulty: easy to moderately demanding hiking trail
Elevation gain: approximately 300–400 m
Highest point: around 2,600 m a.s.l.

Don't forget sun protection, sturdy footwear, and plenty of water. The trail is also suitable for children who are capable of walking for several hours in mountain terrain. On the route and in its immediate vicinity, you will find first-class mountain huts with restaurants and large terraces that offer stunning views of the Matterhorn.

The 5-Seenweg trail leads through an alpine landscape that is home to many mountain animals. With a bit of luck, during the hike, we might spot:

🐐 Alpine ibex (Steinbock) – the majestic mountain "king" with large curved horns, often found on rocky slopes,

🦌 chamois – quick and agile mountain climbers that can scale even very steep rocks,

🐿️ alpine marmots – cute rodents whose whistling is often heard from alpine meadows,

🐄 Swiss cows – typical inhabitants of mountain pastures, whose cowbells create the unmistakable atmosphere of the Alps,

🦅 eagles and other birds of prey – circling high above the mountain peaks,

🐦 alpine birds, such as yellow-billed choughs, which often approach tourists.