The Europaweg between Grächen and Zermatt

The Europaweg trail between Grächen and Zermatt is considered by many to be the most beautiful 2-day hike in the Alps. The views along this mountain panorama including the Matterhorn are famous around the world. These breathtakingly stunning views of nature were used as reference points by those responsible for mapping out the path in the villages of St. Niklaus, Grächen, Randa, Täsch and Zermatt to create the Europaweg in 1997. The trail extends from Grächen via Gasenried to Herbriggen. From there it continues upwards to the Europa Hut above Randa. The path then continues in the direction of Täschalp and finally to Zermatt.

Flyer Europaweg (PDF)

Due to blasting operations at Grabengufer above Randa, the whole hiking area between Dorfbach and Wildibach (including the suspension bridge) will be closed on Friday 29/06/2018 from 4 pm. To make sure nobody is in the area, the entrance to the circular trail to the suspension bridge will be closed from 12 noon. It is expected that the area as well as the circular trail to the suspension bridge will reopen on Saturday 30/06/2018. The climb up to the Europa Hut and to the Dom Hut via Lärchberg will remain open.

Europaweg - 2-day hike in the Alps

The Europaweg between Grächen and Zermatt is considered by many to be the most beautiful 2-day hike in the Alps. The views along this mountain panorama including the Matterhorn are famous around the world.

Circular Hike to the Suspension Bridge in Randa

The circular hike to the Randa Suspension Bridge goes through larchwood forests and leads to an imposing record construction: the longest pedestrian suspension bridge in the world.

Partial Opening of the Europaweg Trail Grächen – Zermatt as of June 28, 2025
The Europaweg trail between Grächen and Zermatt is partially accessible. Due to closures on certain sections, we kindly ask all hikers to take note of the following information:

Closed Trail Sections:
Randa – Täsch:
Section between Springelboden and Eggenstadel

Detours:
Randa (Springelboden) – Täsch (Eggenstadel):
Please follow the hiking trail from Springelboden to Attermenzen. From there, the trail continues to Täsch. In Täsch, take the marked hiking path toward Täschalp.

We thank you for your understanding and wish everyone a safe and enjoyable hike on the Europaweg.

The Europaweg trail is closed.
The circular hike from Randa to the suspension bridge is open.

Europaweg and suspension bridge closed.
The bridge may NOT be crossed in winter and will open again in spring. We do not accept any liability.

Due to rockfall, the section of the Europaweg «Flüewald – Taflüe – Herbriggen» stays closed. Please be aware of the detour via Mattsand and the signage.

Map (PDF)

The Europaweg is open

However, it runs from Randa Springelboden and continues along the Alpweg. From Täsch, visitors can hike to the Täschalp or take a taxi to avoid a further ascent.

Map (PDF)

Hiking trail open

Hiking trail and bridge open.
Please note the COVID-19 behavior tips for hikers and the provisional route (PDF).

Hiking trail and bridge open.
Please note the provisional route (PDF).

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