Zermatt Five Lakes Walk (Route 186)

Blauherd – Sunnegga · Zermatt, Valais · Switzerland

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Point to pointRoute typederived from the track

11.3 kmDistance

3 h 15 minDuration

ModerateRecorded effort

371 mAccumulated ascent

Difficulty scale

Historic recorded designation; not verified as fitness or technique.

These groups reflect the recorded general designation, not a verified fitness or technical grade. Terrain, exposure, chains and ladders must be assessed separately; read the source notes. No SAC grade is inferred.

Official technique (source wording): medium mountain hiking trail
Official fitness (source wording): medium

SAC T-grade: not verified

Painted waymarks: not verified

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Safety and route notes

Existing editorial notes, not live trail status. Any check date below applies only to that static check; recheck official notices and local conditions before departure.

Reach the start by the Sunnegga funicular and Blauherd gondola; check summer timetables and current trail conditions before setting off, as snow can linger at this altitude early and late in the season.

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Map and track

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Altitude and elevation

Elevation profile

2579 mStart altitude

2130 mMinimum altitude

2616 mMaximum altitude

371 mAccumulated ascent

649 mAccumulated descent

37 mAltitude differenceestimated · maximum altitude minus start altitude

About the trail

SchweizMobil local hiking route 186, the 5-Lakes Trail above Zermatt, from Blauherd (2,579 m) past Stellisee, Grindjisee, Grünsee, Moosjisee and Leisee to Sunnegga (2,301 m). Official federal Wanderland geometry: 11.3 km measured (operator publishes 11 km rounded), about 3 h 15 min, +371 m / -649 m, medium technique on mountain hiking trails. Three of the lakes reflect the Matterhorn. Reach the start by the Sunnegga funicular and Blauherd gondola; check summer timetables and current trail conditions before setting off, as snow can linger at this altitude early and late in the season. Source: Federal Roads Office (ASTRA) / SchweizMobil Open Government Data. Attribution: Bundesamt für Strassen, Kanton, Stiftung SchweizMobil. Official classification: medium mountain hiking trail; medium fitness. Source: https://schweizmobil.ch/en/hiking-in-switzerland/route-186. Classification checked 25 October 2026.

Getting there and access

Location:: Blauherd – Sunnegga · Zermatt, Valais · Switzerland
Track start:: 46.01706, 7.78677
Parking:: No data

Start coordinates: 46.01706, 7.78677

Check public transport and mountain roads before leaving; some routes close in winter.

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