Matterhorn from Gornergrat area (alternative), Switzerland

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Switzerland Matterhorn from Gornergrat area (alternative)

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An alternative shot of the Matterhorn reflected in a lake to the Riffelsee.

Photography Tips

Reflections, it's an artifical lake, and a ski lift and ugly lifebuoy is situated there. But at least you won't have people in the way.

In portrait mode, you at least can avoid the lifebuoy.

Travel Information

Take the train to Gorgergrat and walk down to the spot. Afterwards you can go to the busy Riffelsee, here you will be alone (almost).

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing Sunset in fall

Sunrise & Sunset 08:06 - 16:48 | current local time: 13:10

Photo Themes Lake Landscape Mountain reflection

Locations Europe Zermatt Valais Alpen Wallis Wallisellen walliser alpen

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