Walker's Haute Route — Stages 13–14: St Niklaus to Zermatt
~2 days · 24 mi · strenuous · Point-to-point
Quick facts
What the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 13–14: St Niklaus to Zermatt is known for
Stages 13–14 of Walker's Haute Route is an official 34 km point-to-point section from St Niklaus to Zermatt.
Elevation profile
Elevation ranges from 12,162 ft to 25,210 ft over 24 mi. Measured from OSM geometry (approximate).
- Uphill 13.9 mi · 58%
- Downhill 9.9 mi · 41%
- Flat 0.1 mi · 1%
Ridgefold breaks every route into uphill, downhill, and flat — see the full per-day breakdown in the app.
How hard is the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 13–14: St Niklaus to Zermatt?
On the Ridgefold Difficulty Index, the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 13–14: St Niklaus to Zermatt scores 48/100, a relative rating across the 1,243 trails we've mapped, blending distance, elevation gain, and steepness. It is a comparison within our set, not an official rating.
Frequently asked questions
How many days does the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 13–14: St Niklaus to Zermatt take?
Most backpackers hike the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 13–14: St Niklaus to Zermatt in about 2 days (1 nights out) over its 24 miles, though pace varies with fitness and conditions.
How high does the Walker's Haute Route — Stages 13–14: St Niklaus to Zermatt go?
The Walker's Haute Route — Stages 13–14: St Niklaus to Zermatt tops out near 7,687 ft over its 24 miles.
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Sources & attribution
Route geometry from OpenStreetMap, © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0. Stats are approximate and may differ from official surveys; permit rules and conditions change — verify with the managing authority before your trip. Last reviewed July 2026.