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As a form of \u201calpine crossing\u201d with stops en-route, it offers spectacular panoramic views into the depths thanks to the glass floor \u2013 an experience that leaves you with no aching muscles.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Route:<\/strong>\u00a0Zermatt \u2192 Matterhorn Glacier Paradise (Klein Matterhorn) \u2192 Breuil-Cervinia\r\n\r\n<strong>Duration:<\/strong>\u00a01h 30","button_text":"","link":"","open_in_new_tab":false},{"type":false,"image":14044,"images":null,"video":null,"subtitle":"","headline":"","title":"For families","text":"An easy-going outing that offers a blend of hiking and adventure. Highlights include the suspension bridge (with playground and adjacent picnic spots), the Glacier Garden and the Gorner Gorge. There\u2019s the Fun Park afterwards for anyone with any energy left. Alternatively, a shortcut at Schweigmatten takes you back to the cableway.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Route:<\/strong>\u00a0Zermatt, Furi lower cableway terminus \u2192 gondola to Furi \u2192 suspension bridge \u2192 playground and Glacier Garden \u2192 Gorner Gorge \u2192 Fun Park\r\n\r\n<strong>Length:<\/strong>\u00a05 km\r\n\r\n<strong>Duration:<\/strong>\u00a02h","button_text":"","link":"","open_in_new_tab":false},{"type":false,"image":14053,"images":null,"video":null,"subtitle":"","headline":"","title":"For influencers","text":"An outing offering great photo motifs \u2013 principally the two lakes, Stellisee and Grindjesee. Don\u2019t miss having a dip in another lake, Gr\u00fcnsee, if the weather\u2019s hot. My favourite bit of the route: at Gr\u00fcnsee, head for Riffelalp instead of the other two lakes. The views of the Matterhorn and the path through the forest, especially in autumn, are incredible.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Route:<\/strong>\u00a05-lake trail: Zermatt Sunegga lower terminus \u2192 train\/gondola cableway to Blauherd \u2192 Stellisee \u2192 Grindjesee \u2192 Gr\u00fcnsee \u2192 Mossjesee \u2192 Leisee \u2192 Sunegga\r\n\r\n<strong>Length:<\/strong>\u00a07.5 km\r\n\r\n<strong>Duration:\u00a0<\/strong>2h 30","button_text":"","link":"","open_in_new_tab":false},{"type":false,"image":14029,"images":null,"video":null,"subtitle":"","headline":"","title":"For foodies","text":"You won\u2019t find more restaurants on a hike than this! On this outing, you could have your aperitif, starter, main course and dessert in different restaurants. The bar at the Adler at the start of the hike is just the place for aperitifs. 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