Children love snow. This is how one can get them to hike, just by the way. Take the way through a snowy winter landscape, where it is also possible to see wild animals. Some of the winter hiking trails are also suitable for sledges, so that they are also interesting for the smallest family members. What could be better than having fun in the snow, building a snowman or starting a snowball fight.
Winter hiking with children
Frolicking with the children in the snow and enjoying the winter. What could be better than a walk through the snowy world in and around Zermatt.
Pensioners' Trail (Unterer Höhenweg) (Nr. 109)
Winter hiking | easy
This trail meanders peacefully through the snow-blanketed forest, offering glimpses of three parallel worlds: the village, the Alpine forest and the Gornergrat Bahn.
Blauherd-Fluhalp (Nr. 110)
Winter hiking | easy
The winter walk from Blauherd to Fluhalp is perfect for soaking up the sun.
Randa Village Trail (Nr. 133)
Winter hiking | easy
The Village Trail winds through a stunning, snowy landscape and the delightful village of Randa.
Täsch Panorama Trail (Nr. 130)
Winter hiking | easy
The Panorama Trail around Täsch presents an ideal alternative to skiing, with open views, romantic forests and pure, blissful tranquillity.
Rotenboden-Riffelberg (Nr. 113)
Winter hiking | easy
The winter views here are some of the finest in the Zermatt region. The trail leads below the shady Riffelhorn and back into dazzling sunshine, revealing a breathtaking vista culminating in the Gornergrat. A fairy-tale adventure with views that seem to go on for ever.
Täsch Circular Trail (Nr. 132)
Winter hiking | easy
This circular trail leads along the flat valley floor around Täsch, making it ideal for relaxed strolls with the kids or the dog.
Sunnegga-Tufteren (Nr. 111)
Winter hiking | easy
This fairly flat winter walk leads from Sunnegga through sparse woodland to Tufteren.
Täsch-Randa (Nr. 131)
Winter hiking | easy
This simple winter hiking trail leads along the right-hand side of the valley from Täsch to Randa. Ideal for families.
Zermatt-Furi (via Winkelmatten) (Nr. 116)
Winter hiking | easy
This winter hiking trail crosses the quarter at the far end of Zermatt in the direction of Furi. Along the way it leads across snow-blanketed meadows, through wintery forest and past romantic, secluded spots.
Zermatt Circular Trail (Nr. 117)
Winter hiking | medium
A chapel, beautiful bridges and an enchanted winter forest like no other: the Zermatt Circular Trail offers this and more.
Zermatt-Furi (via Blatten) (Nr. 118)
Winter hiking | medium
This winter hiking trail passes through the beautiful hamlets of Blatten and Zum See before reaching Furi, and they’re a great place to stop for a bite to eat.
Zermatt-Furi (via Zum See) (Nr. 119)
Winter hiking | medium
This winter hiking trail leads straight from Zermatt to Furi, with an optional break in the hamlet of Zum See.
Zermatt-Ried (Nr. 107)
Winter hiking | easy
This gentle winter hiking trail leads from the centre of Zermatt through different quarters into the area of Ried. The clear view of the Matterhorn from here is particularly beautiful.