--- id: 929 title: On the trail of the marmots | Theme trail in Zermatt path: /en/experience/hiking/marmot-trail url: "https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/experience/hiking/marmot-trail" language: en generated_at: "2026-10-30T00:00:59+01:00" type: document --- ![A family hikes amidst the fauna and flora of Zermatt | © Basic Home Production ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/06-wandern/01-nord/1727/image-thumb__1727__content-hero_auto_5d437f07092b9df6f929a9c752a515a7/wandern-familie-blauherd.c7dbd715.jpg "Family hiking in Rothorn Paradise | © Basic Home Production ")![A family hikes amidst the fauna and flora of Zermatt | © Basic Home Production ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/06-wandern/01-nord/1727/image-thumb__1727__content-hero_auto_5d437f07092b9df6f929a9c752a515a7/wandern-familie-blauherd.c7dbd715.jpg "Family hiking in Rothorn Paradise | © Basic Home Production ")![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/test-assets/566/image-thumb__566__content-hero-clouds/clouds-center.82ca394b.png) ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/test-assets/570/image-thumb__570__content-hero-clouds/clouds-mobile.6db79170.png) ### In marmot territory The Zermatt Marmot Trail ========================== 1h10 time 304m elevation change 3.8km distance moderate difficulty The sun-bathed **Rothorn area** is a favourite haunt of the **Alpine marmot**. There are five observation posts from which to watch these cute mountain-dwellers up close. As soon as you reach the area, you can hear the shrill warning calls of the **marmots**. You need a sharp eye to spot them and sometimes a little patience. However, if you wait quietly for long enough you’re sure to be rewarded with a sighting of these fascinating furry characters. [![Hiking together in the untouched nature | © Gabriel Perren](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/06-wandern/01-nord/2334/image-thumb__2334__wysiwyg-img-53x26/wandern-rothorn-paradise-20.c6a4345f.jpg "Comfortable hiking in Rothorn Paradise | © Gabriel Perren")](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/06-wandern/01-nord/2334/image-thumb__2334__lightbox/wandern-rothorn-paradise-20.893de4ce.jpg) [![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/10-region/fauna-und-flora/2501/image-thumb__2501__wysiwyg-img-1x1/Murmeltier%20%281%29.d7c5106c.png)](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/10-region/fauna-und-flora/2501/image-thumb__2501__lightbox/Murmeltier%20%281%29.4b93092d.png) [![On the way to Stelli Lake, surrounded by breathtaking mountain scenery | © Gabriel Perren](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/06-wandern/01-nord/1883/image-thumb__1883__wysiwyg-img-1x1/wandern-rothorn-paradise-3.4cd77188.jpg "Comfortable hiking in Rothorn Paradise | © Gabriel Perren")](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/06-wandern/01-nord/1883/image-thumb__1883__lightbox/wandern-rothorn-paradise-3.b6898cf2.jpg) The marmots in focus ---------------------- **Route**: Blauherd – Stellisee – Sunnegga **Best time of year**: June – September This path is perfect for a family walk from Blauherd past Stellisee lake and on to Sunnegga. Elaborate **wooden sculptures** and information boards with facts about the **Alpine marmot** add interest to the hike along the way. Find the Right Ticket ----------------------- On the trail of the rascally rodent **Our tip for the Marmot Trail** You need patience and a little luck to see the Alpine marmot. The Kombi-Ticket for the themed trail includes one trip from Zermatt to Blauherd and one from Sunnegga to Zermatt. If you want unlimited travel on the routes from Zermatt - Matterhorn Glacier Paradise, Zermatt - Rothorn, Zermatt - Gornergrat and Furi - Riffelberg (as timetabled), you should opt for the Peak Pass (valid for one or more days). It’s a guarantee of even more fun! ![Family hiking in Rothorn Paradise](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/06-wandern/01-nord/1732/image-thumb__1732__big-img-teaser/wandern-murmeltierweg.fe93db8d.jpg "Family hiking in Rothorn Paradise") Kombi-ticket ### [ Marmot Trial ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/book/tickets/kombitickets) [ Learn more ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/book/tickets/kombitickets) ![](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/ZBAG/06-wandern/01-nord/31347/image-thumb__31347__big-img-teaser/090723_wandern_nord_55.a02d14f0.jpg) 1 & multi-day passes ### [ Peak Pass ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/book/tickets/peak-pass) [ Learn more ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/book/tickets/peak-pass) ### News from zermatt Always informed thanks to our NewsLetter ------------------------------------------ [ E-mail address Subscribe now ](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/newsletter) ### benefit now Experiences, ski passes and much more --------------------------------------- - **Book early** and save - **Secure** online shopping - **without queuing** into the mountains [buy tickets](https://www.matterhornparadise.ch/en/book/tickets)