Panoramic view from the Höhbalmen traverse above Zermatt with the Matterhorn dominating the skyline.
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Zermatt Edelweiss Trail

A big Zermatt balcony from the village up to Trift and Alterhaupt, along the Höhbalmen to Zmutt, with the Matterhorn face-on the second half of the day.

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Zermatt Edelweiss Trail

The best Matterhorn balcony from the village side, on foot from door to door. Long day: bring lunch. The Alpine flowers of the Höhbalmen give the trail its name; edelweiss included but not guaranteed.

Cover photo: INeverCry, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

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