Lake
Riffelsee and the Matterhorn
On still mornings, the Matterhorn reflects across this small alpine lake below the Gornergrat railway's Rotenboden station.
Stand low on Riffelsee's eastern shore to align the Matterhorn with its reflection, or continue past the smaller lake toward Riffelberg. At 2,757 metres, dawn is cold even in summer, and snow or lake ice can linger into June. Stay on the alpine-garden path; for sunrise, consider a nearby hotel or the railway's guided trip, since regular trains can arrive too late.
- Sceniq Category
- Lake
- Best light
- Sunrise
- Best months
- Jul, Aug, Sep
- Time needed
- Half a day