Mattertal Valley
It ranks among the most impressive features of the Valais and is rich in natural resources: 30-kilometer long Mattertal Valley, which stretches from Stalden to Zermatt. Ice and rocky steppes, 29 four-thousand meter peaks and numerous vineyards, deep ravines and high Alpine ski lifts, seclusion and world-class health resorts all characterize a valley that fascinates with its stark contrasts and whose gripping scenic aesthetics…are simply liberating. Arctic temperatures in the Alps’ highest ski area at the Klein-Matterhorn in winter and hot summer days in Steppenrasen ob Zermatt – still, we’re on the same latitude as…Lugano!
(Author: Schmidt Gerhard (Biologist)
St. Niklaus is located 1100 meters above sea level, with particularly narrow Nikolaital Valley wedged in at this location. Steep slopes, imposing mountains and rock faces surround it. A special feature of the mountain village is its manufacturing facility. Scintilla AG St. Niklaus employs some 400 persons and is of great importance for the region. www.matterhornvalley.ch





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.

The Europaweg trail requires challenging mountain hikes and is classified as T3 on the SAC difficulty scale.