Gornergrat and the Matterhorn

Cog railway station at end of the main street took me up to Gornergrat, a 30 minute ride through 4 intermediate stations. Matterhorn with blue sky beyond, a postcard perfect picture. It was 10000ft at top viewing area, air felt crisp and clean, but still quite warm. I took train back down to Rotenboten station for short walk to Riffelsee Lake. The Matterhorn was brilliantly reflected in the glacial waters. Could anywhere be more beautiful? I hiked down to the next train station, taking a wrong turning at one point due to a lack to signs, got back on the right trail and had to cross a section of deep soft snow blocking my way, with hot sun overhead. This is such a wonderful place to hike, not many people around, the peace of the mountains, and that Matterhorn view making you want to keep looking at it because it is just so beautiful.Read more