Rothhorn

The Brienzer Rothorn is a mountain of the Emmental Alps, in Switzerland. The view from the Rothorn (3,103 m) shows the highest peaks of the Valais Alps. In summer, the Rothorn is a popular starting point for a variety of challenging hikes; in winter, the gateway to the beautiful sunny slopes.

The cable car brings travelers to the top of the Rothorn or, to be accurate, the Unterrothorn. In summer, this is the starting point for challenging hikes and a popular destination for sunrise trips. During season, the summit station provides easy entry to the ski slopes.

Peak collection

The Peak Series is a series of sculptures highlighting the alpine landscape of Zermatt and its most prominent peaks. The plays include descriptions of the different summits, including height, geology and first ascents, as well as observations by mountain guides. Each carries an awareness panel in four languages (see “Reading”).

Summer

• Photo subject: mountain panorama with unobstructed view of Matterhorn and Weisshorn
• Skiline Photopoint, activated with a keycard lift pass
• Sunrise trips (bookable through the lift company, Zermatt Bergbahnen AG)
• Extra-early rides possible (Zermatt Bergbahnen AG)
• Popular area for paragliding
• Trail for experienced hikers to the Oberrothorn (3,415 m) with endemic plants

Winter

• Direct access to ski pistes
• Descents by moonlight (bookable through Zermatt Bergbahnen AG)
• Photo subject: mountain panorama with unobstructed view of Matterhorn and Weisshorn
• Skiline Photopoint, activated with a keycard lift pass