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1,289 ft
Distance
74 ft
Climb
-422 ft
Descent
00:30:37
Avg time
-364 ft
Altitude change
10,423 ft
Altitude min
10,862 ft
Altitude max
10,787 ft
Altitude start
10,423 ft
Altitude end
-28.2%
Grade
-87.3%
Grade max
67.2%
Grade min
171 ft
Distance climb
1,102 ft
Distance down
20 ft
Distance flat
00:30:37
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Platthorn Details

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    • Hike
    • Trail Running
  • Riding Area
    Zermatt - Matterhorn
    Zermatt
  • Difficulty Rating
    Black Rate
  • Local Popularity
    30 in Hiking [+]
    • 45 in Trail Running
  • Global Ranking
    #133415 in Hiking [+]
    • #116544 in Trail Running
  • Hiking SAC Scale
    T3 Demanding Mountain Hiking
  • Trail Type
    Singletrack
  • Direction
    Both Directions
  • Climb Difficulty
    Double Black Diamond
  • Physical Rating
    Extreme
  • Trail Visibility
    Sometimes hard to follow
  • Alpine Trail
    Yes
  • Dogs Allowed
    Yes
  • eBike Allowed
    No

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Platthorn

        ▼ Where is Platthorn located?
        Platthorn is located in Zermatt - Matterhorn, Zermatt, Switzerland. It is part of the Zermatt - Matterhorn trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 46.05377, 7.73638.
        ▼ How hard is Platthorn?
        Platthorn is rated as Black difficulty. The physical rating is Extreme. The average grade is 28.2%. The climb difficulty is rated Double Black Diamond.
        ▼ What is the elevation gain for Platthorn?
        Platthorn has 74 ft of elevation gain. The trail has 422 ft of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 10,423 ft to 10,862 ft.
        ▼ Is Platthorn a point to point trail?
        Platthorn is not a point to point trail. The direction is Both Directions. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ How long is Platthorn?
        Platthorn is 1,289 ft long. The trail type is singletrack.
        ▼ Are dogs allowed on Platthorn?
        Yes, dogs are allowed on Platthorn. Please keep dogs on a leash where required and clean up after them.
        ▼ How do I access Platthorn? Where is the closest parking trailhead?
        The closest parking and trailhead locations to Platthorn are: View all parking locations in the area.
        ▼ How long does it take to hike Platthorn?
        The estimated time to hike Platthorn is approximately 31 minutes. The trail is 1,289 ft long. Actual times will vary based on fitness level, conditions, and pace.
        ▼ How busy is Platthorn?
        Platthorn is a less popular trail with lighter traffic. There have been 19 recorded activities on this trail. The trail has received 32 check-ins. View recent activity on this trail.

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