Hörnliweg Zermatt
Those in Zermatt should tread this path at least once. It was from here that the first climbers set out on July 14, 1865, to conquer the Matterhorn. Of the seven alpinists, only three returned to the village of Zermatt, including the British climber Edward Whymper. At the Hörnlihütte, you can feel, touch, and experience the Matterhorn. It looms majestically above the hut. The climbing route from here follows the Hörnli Ridge to the summit. From the hut's terrace, you can observe climbers (binoculars required) embarking on their ascent in the early hours with headlamps.
