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2,828 ft
Distance
541 ft
Climb
-275 ft
Descent
00:34:21
Avg time
266 ft
Altitude change
10,437 ft
Altitude min
10,924 ft
Altitude max
10,437 ft
Altitude start
10,705 ft
Altitude end
9.4%
Grade
-201.3%
Grade max
112.4%
Grade min
1,877 ft
Distance climb
636 ft
Distance down
315 ft
Distance flat
00:34:21
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Mettelhorn Details

  • Activities
    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Zermatt - Matterhorn
    Zermatt
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    25 in Hiking [+]
    • 5 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #120656 in Hiking [+]
    • #181449 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T4 Alpine Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    No clear path
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    Yes

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Mettelhorn is a 862 m black difficulty alpine singletrack trail located near Zermatt. This hike primary trail can be used both directions and has a extreme overall physical rating. Trail visibility is no clear path. On average it takes 34 minutes to complete this trail.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Mettelhorn

        ▼ Where is Mettelhorn located?
        Mettelhorn is located in Zermatt - Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland. It is part of the Zermatt - Matterhorn trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.05432, 7.73325.
        ▼ How hard is Mettelhorn?
        Mettelhorn is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 9.4%.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Mettelhorn?
        Mettelhorn has 541 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 275 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,437 ft to 10,924 ft.
        ▼ Is Mettelhorn a point to point trail?
        Mettelhorn is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Mettelhorn?
        Mettelhorn is 2,828 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Mettelhorn?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Mettelhorn. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Mettelhorn? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Mettelhorn are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to hike Mettelhorn?
        The estimated time to hike Mettelhorn is approximately 34 minutes. The trail is 2,828 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Mettelhorn?
        Mettelhorn is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 15 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 25 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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