Gorner Gorge
Gornerschlucht
A glacial-meltwater gorge on the edge of town, with wooden walkways suspended above emerald rapids and smooth serpentine rock walls carved by the water.
The Gorner Gorge was cut by glacial meltwater from the Gornergletscher through serpentine rock strata, and in places it is only a few metres wide. The entire path consists of wooden walkways and steps built against the canyon walls. A one-way walk takes about 20 to 30 minutes, and there is a small admission fee. The entrance is about 15 minutes on foot from the town centre, and it can be combined with a hike to the villages of Furi or Blatten. The water is loud and the walkways are slippery, so wear non-slip shoes. The gorge opens seasonally and may close temporarily after rain or during peak snowmelt.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 09:15–17:45 (seasonal)
Nearby sights
- Matterhorn Museum – Zermatlantis
- St. Mauritius Church & Mountaineers' Cemetery
- Zermatt Old Village (Hinterdorf)
- Bahnhofstrasse Zermatt
- Glacier Express
- Zmutt
- Findeln
- Sunnegga / Leisee