Rothorn
FAQFrequently asked questions
What is the Unterrothorn and how high is it?
This is a 3,104 meter high peak in the Pennine Alps, Canton of Valais in Switzerland, near Zermatt. A classic alpine three-thousander, which you don't have to climb with your feet.
How to get there?
The easiest way is by cable car from Zermatt via Zunnegga and Blaugerd stations. That is, they will take you almost to the very top, no ropes or cats are needed.
What can be seen from there?
The peak stands on a ridge north of the Findel Glacier, west of the nearby Oberrothorn, overlooking the Zermatt Valley. The panorama is what people come here for.
What to do here?
This is part of the Rothorn paradise area - one of the main ski areas around Zermatt. Skiing in winter, hiking trails in summer.
Is it difficult for an unprepared tourist to get here?
Not at all. Unterrothorn is on the list of Swiss mountains accessible by public transport, so both serious climbers and those who just want a good photo can easily climb here.
