Five Lakes Walk (5-Seenweg)
The 5-Seenweg - five lakes above Zermatt, three reflecting the Matterhorn (Stellisee is the classic)
The route
The line through Zermatt (Valais), Switzerland - waypoints, elevation and the day-by-day shape of the walk.
Season & conditions
Jul-Oct
Exposed alpine weather - afternoon thunderstorms, cold, wind, snow lingering; start early and check the forecast
Snow-free ~Jul-Oct. Confirm.
On the trail
A downhill lake trail with Matterhorn reflections
Non-technical walking/hiking; confirm any exposed or scrambly sections locally
Marked/waymarked route; navigation generally straightforward - carry a map and confirm locally
Accessible to most walkers and families; not fully wheelchair accessible - confirm
A popular, well-known route - busier in peak season
Shorter Stellisee out-and-back
Getting there & staying
Blauherd (lift from Zermatt)
Sunnegga/Blauherd lifts up; walk down
Day route - none needed
Day-hike kit, water, sun/rain protection, sturdy footwear; coverage varies
Services in Zermatt; limited or none on the trail
Not required; self-guided
Permits & safety
No permit; lift up (Blauherd), walk down. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Storms, altitude sun
Retrace the route to exit; dial local emergency services; carry a means of calling for help where remote
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand trail report. Coordinates are approximate.