Theodulgletschersee

Theodulgletschersee is a lake in Zermatt, Visp District, Valais and has an elevation of 2,848 metres. Theodulgletschersee is situated near the hamlet Furi, as well as near Zmutt.

Places of Interest

Highlights: Klein Matterhorn and Furgghorn.

Klein Matterhorn

Peak

Photo: Stan Shebs, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Klein Matterhorn is a peak of the Pennine Alps, overlooking Zermatt in the Swiss canton of Valais. At 3,883 metres above sea level, it is the highest place in Europe that can be reached by aerial tramway or gondola lift, as well as by any other means of transport. Klein Matterhorn is situated 4 km south of Theodulgletschersee.

Furgghorn

Peak

Photo: Whgler, CC BY-SA 4.0.

The Furgghorn is a mountain of the Pennine Alps, located on the boundary between the canton of Valais and the Aosta Valley. It lies on the range south-east of the Matterhorn, near the Theodul Pass.

Schwarzsee

Lake

Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.

The Schwarzsee is a small lake near Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It is located below the Matterhorn next to the mountain ridge and to the cable car station of the same name at an elevation of 2,552 m.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Furi and Zmutt.

Furi

Hamlet

Furi is an alpine hamlet in the Pennine Alps, located three kilometers south of Zermatt, Switzerland at an altitude of 1,687m. It is located on a relatively flat area of land between the Gornera and Zmuttbach rivers. Furi is situated 3½ km north of Theodulgletschersee.

Zmutt

Hamlet

Photo: DrTW, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Zmutt is a small village in the municipality of Zermatt, Valais, Switzerland, situated at 1936 m in the Zmutt Valley west of Zermatt. The village chapel is dedicated to Saint Catherine of Alexandria, patroness of the Valais. Zmutt is situated 4 km north of Theodulgletschersee.

Zum See

Hamlet

Photo: Kulmalukko, CC BY-SA 3.0.

Zum See is a hamlet in the canton of Valais. It is located above Zermatt at a height of 1,766 metres, between the rivers Zmuttbach and Gornera, at the foot the Matterhorn. Zum See is situated 4 km north of Theodulgletschersee.

Theodulgletschersee

Type: Lake
Category: body of water
Location: Zermatt, Visp District, Valais, Switzerland, Central Europe, Europe
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Latitude

45.97158° or 45° 58′ 18″ north

Longitude

7.71514° or 7° 42′ 55″ east

Elevation

2,848 metres (9,344 feet)

Open location code

8FQ9XPC8+J3

GeoNames ID

11396372

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Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Stafel and Blatten.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Trockener Steg and Furggsee.

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