Short tour of the Augstmatthorn

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Park at the starting point of this circuit and begin the ascent to the Augstmatthorn immediately, following the signs.

The terrain can be very slippery, even impassable, after or during rain.

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    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 6.30 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 3h 25 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Moderate
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 558 m
  • ↘
    Descent: - 560 m
  • ▲
    Highest point: 2,126 m
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 1,560 m
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Stairs along the way.
View from the path
Cow on the path
Path and signposting

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 1,568 m - Lombachalp
  2. 1 : km 0.8 - alt. 1,721 m - Crossroads
  3. 2 : km 1.1 - alt. 1,777 m - Intersection of the loop
  4. 3 : km 2.12 - alt. 2,104 m - Fork
  5. 4 : km 2.37 - alt. 2,122 m - Augstmatthorn
  6. 5 : km 3.44 - alt. 2,043 m - Suggiture
  7. 6 : km 4.08 - alt. 1,874 m - Y-shaped fork
  8. S/E : km 6.3 - alt. 1,568 m - Lombachalp

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 1 review
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
User 20202780

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 09, 2025
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

We set off around midday from the Lombachalp hostel.
At the top of the world, it's a shame it's so narrow. The view of the three glaciers is breathtaking.
On reflection, if we were to do it again, we would leave earlier (even at night) to arrive at sunrise.
The clouds rolled in during the morning and spoiled the view a little.
A very beautiful hike. Steep!

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