Hörnli Hut
Hörnlihütte
The base camp for climbing the Matterhorn, at 3,260 m. Hiking up from Schwarzsee lets you look up close at the north wall along the Hörnli Ridge.
The Hörnli Hut sits at the foot of the Matterhorn's northeast ridge and is the traditional starting point for the climb. It was renovated for the 150th anniversary of the first ascent in 2015. Ordinary visitors can hike from the Schwarzsee cable car station, a one-way trip of about 2 to 2.5 hours with roughly 700 m of ascent. The second half includes steep scree paths, iron ladders and fixed ropes, so you need good fitness and no fear of heights. The hut operates roughly from July to September, where you can have a coffee or book a bed. The weather changes quickly, and fog often rolls in during the afternoon, so it is best to set out in the morning.
Opening hours
Approx. July–September
Nearby sights
- Matterhorn
- Schwarzsee (Zermatt)
- Zmutt
- Breuil-Cervinia
- Gorner Gorge
- Matterhorn Glacier Paradise
- Matterhorn Museum – Zermatlantis
- St. Mauritius Church & Mountaineers' Cemetery