Record SL-838412 · Wikidata Q668432
Schwarzsee
No list classifications
Elevation
2,583
m
8,474 ft
Prominence
—
Isolation
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Coordinates
45.9908° N,
7.7069° E
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaThe Schwarzsee (German for "Black Lake") is a small lake near Zermatt in the canton of Valais, Switzerland. It is located below the Matterhorn next to the mountain ridge (2,583 m (8,474 ft)) and to the cable car station of the same name at an elevation of 2,552 m (8,373 ft). Its surface area is 0.5 ha. A chapel dedicated to Mary of the Snows – the chapel Maria zum Schnee – lies on the edge of the lake. It can be reached by cable car from Zermatt.
Best months
Hiking score 0–100 · 10-yr climate averagesRows beneath each bar: mean temperature, monthly precipitation. Highest-scoring month in red.
Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hirli | 2,890 m | W 265° | 0.8 km |
| Dossen | 1,954 m | E 73° | 2.2 km |
| Trockener Steg | 2,939 m | SE 151° | 2.5 km |
| Wisse Tschuggen | 2,797 m | N 357° | 2.9 km |
| Gagenhaupt | 2,568 m | E 101° | 2.9 km |
| Colle del Breuil | 3,353 m | SW 234° | 3.6 km |
Routes of ascent
| Route | Network | Distance | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matterhorn glacier trail | lwn | 14.1 km | — |
| Matternhorn-Trail | lwn | 30.4 km | — |