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Täschalp-Tufteren (Nr. 48)

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Zermatt - Matterhorn

/ On the way to the Täschalp
Photo: Zermatt Tourismus, Michael Portmann
/ Panoramic view with the Matterhorn (4,478 m)
Photo: Zermatt Tourismus, Fabienne Fux-Schaller
/ View down to the valley with Täsch and further down with Randa
Photo: Zermatt Tourismus, Fabienne Fux-Schaller
/ View to the Täschalp
Photo: Zermatt Tourismus, Fabienne Fux-Schaller
/ Above Tufteren
Photo: Zermatt Tourismus, Fabienne Fux-Schaller
/ There are different shelters along the way, which offer protection in case of a rock fall
Photo: Zermatt Tourismus, 1815.ch

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This generally level walk follows the famous Europaweg trail. Leading along the treeline, it offers glorious views of numerous 4,000-metre peaks as well as Täsch and Zermatt.

moderate

Distance 6.2 km

2:00 h

241 m

217 m

2,349 m

2,137 m

The route from the Täschalp to Tufteren is one of the most beautiful hikes, high above the Matter valley. This section of the Europaweg has stunning views, running along the edge of the forest. After a 20-minute walk from the Täschalp, you’re rewarded with a view of the Matterhorn and the most fantastic panorama.

View of the Matterhorn
Chamois below the Ritzengrat ridge and Unterrothorn
Täschalp: Cheese available to buy, including Swiss Ziger cheese (during the cows‘ grazing season)

Author’s recommendation

Please note the opening hours of the Alpine dairy on Täschalp (approx. mid-June to mid-September). A taxi is available during the summer for the trip from Täsch up to the Täschalp. Information and departure times are available in the tourist office in Täsch.

Author

Zermatt Tourismus

Update: May 12, 2022

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

Experience

Landscape

Highest point

2,349 m

Lowest point

2,137 m

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Rest stops

Täschalp Restaurant & Lodge

Safety information

Plan every mountain tour carefully and adapt to participants’ fitness level as well as the weather and season.
Weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains. Appropriate clothing is therefore essential, along with adequate supplies of food and water. In uncertain weather, turn back in good time.
Inform others of planned route, and whenever possible avoid going alone.
Do not leave the marked routes; do not venture onto glaciers without a mountain guide.
Please be considerate to other walkers and to plants and animals.
Take note of the warning signs drawing attention to the constant danger in river beds and along watercourses below dams and reservoirs.

Tips and hints

By taxi from Täsch to Täschalp

Start

Täschalp (2,214 m) (2,190 m)

Coordinates:

SwissGrid

2'628'834E 1'100'813N

46.058229, 7.811216

DMS

46°03'29.6"N 7°48'40.4"E

UTM

32T 408046 5101204

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Destination

Tufteren (2,215 m)

Turn-by-turn directions

Täschalp – Tufteren

(Hiking time in reverse direction: approx. 1h 55)

Note

all notes on protected areas

Public transport

By train to Täsch: less than 3½ hours from Zürich airport or 4 hours from Geneva airport. Change at Visp onto the Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn (Matterhorn Gotthard Railway). From Visp, the railway leads through the Mattertal valley past idyllic small villages to Täsch.

Onward travel to Täschalp: see “Getting there”.

Getting there

The drive from Visp to Täsch takes about 30–40 min. The road leads through the wild and beautiful Mattertal valley.

Onward journey to Täschalp by taxi or bike. Further information available from the guest information centre near Täsch railway station.

Parking

Täsch has car parks with both covered and open-air parking – e.g. at the Matterhorn Terminal or privately operated facilities.

Coordinates

SwissGrid

2'628'834E 1'100'813N

46.058229, 7.811216

DMS

46°03'29.6"N 7°48'40.4"E

UTM

32T 408046 5101204

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

A walking map (1:25,000) is available from the guest information centre in Täsch, along with brochures containing tips and recommendations.

Equipment

We recommend:

Good footwear
Hiking poles (optional)
Clothing suitable for the weather (always carry a waterproof)

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Difficulty

moderate

Distance

6.2 km

Duration

2:00 h

Ascent

241 m

Descent

217 m

Highest point

2,349 m

Lowest point

2,137 m

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