Gornergrat (3,089m) → Riffelsee known for the reflection of the “Inverted Matterhorn” on its surface →(walking time: one and a half hours)
Left Gornergrat station, went down a steep hill.
Headed to the hill on the left to see a superb view.
Walking up the hill
Matterhorn(4,478m) and Theodul Glacier
(From the left) Monte Rosa(4,634m)・Gorner Glacier・Liskamm(4,527m)
Breithorn (4,164m) is in sight.
Walking down the hill to Riffelsee
Walking down to the glacier
Getting near the glacier as altitude decreases
Walked along a railroad track toward Matterhorn at the front
Coming in sight of Riffelsee Lake
Gornergrat railroad and Matterhorn
Walking toward Riffelsee Lake
No “Inverted Matterhorn” on the ruffled surface of the lake due to strong wind
Despite the low temperature, a youngster was swimming.
Heading toward the smaller lake below
The lake was also ruffling.
Chose the right path for Riffelberg at the fork
Mountains ahead; Weisshorn (4,505m) on the right, and Ober Gabelhorn (4,063m)
In the distance a chapel came in sight
Getting closer to the chapel
Pastured sheep gathered under the eaves away from a strong wind
Took a train from Riffelberg station and came back to Zermatt
