The Matterhorn always in view – one of the most impressive bike tours
The bike tour from Furi to Schwarzsee is one of the most impressive routes around Zermatt.
The reason is simple:
The north face of the Matterhorn accompanies you throughout the entire tour – close, present and impressive.
The route is challenging, but the scenery is hard to beat.
Tour overview
- Start: Hotel Hemizeus
- Destination: Schwarzsee
- Distance: approx. 9.1 km
- Duration: around 3 hours
- Altitude difference: approx. 759 m ascent
- Difficulty: demanding
👉 Important: This tour is aimed at experienced bikers or is ideal with an e-bike.
The route in detail
The start is directly from the Hotel Hemizeus and continues to Furi – a central starting point in the bike and ski area.
From there, the trail initially climbs moderately through the forest. You pass the Zmuttbach reservoir and reach the Stafelalp.
The landscape opens up here – and the Matterhorn reveals itself in all its power.
The route becomes more varied as it progresses:
- Changing gradients
- Partly steep passages
- wide gravel paths
The higher you get, the closer the Matterhorn seems.
The last section takes you to Schwarzsee at an altitude of around 2,583 meters – an impressive end to the tour.
Why this tour is particularly worthwhile
This route is more than just a sporting challenge.
It offers:
- a continuous view of the Matterhorn
- Varied landscapes from forest to high alpine
- An intensive nature experience off the beaten track
Or to put it another way:
You are not simply following a route – you are in the middle of the Alps.
Tips for your tour
- start early to enjoy the peace and quiet
- Take enough water and food with you
- E-bike as an alternative if you are less fit
- Plan a stopover at the Stafelalp
Directly from the hotel to the tour
A great advantage of our location:
You can reach the starting point of the tour quickly and easily.
No logistical effort – but a direct start to one of the most impressive bike moments around the Matterhorn.
