Stellisee - The mirror lake in Zermatt

8 Highlights at the Stellisee

• Lake Stelli is one of the most beautiful lakes in the region of Zermatt. At 2537 m above sea level, you can enjoy a unique view of the Matterhorn.
• Due to the beautiful reflection of the Matterhorn in calm weather, the lake is also famous as the "mirror lake".
• The lake is easily accessible on foot in 20 minutes from the "Blauherd" bus stop.
• As a photographer, you will especially get your money's worth at Stellisee. The pictures of the lake with the Matterhorn are famous all over the world.
• The Stellisee is a romantic place to watch the sunrise or the sunset while the Matterhorn is put in a fiery light.
• The hike to the lake offers great views of the impressive mountain panorama with the Matterhorn, Monte Rosa and Findel Glacier.
• The lakeshore is adorned with cotton grass. The green meadows are therefore often dotted with white and offer a beautiful natural spectacle.
• The green slopes around Lake Stelli are inhabited by the cute Valais black-nosed sheep, the emblem of Zermatt.

What awaits you at Stellisee

Stellisee is located in one of the most beautiful and well-known corners of Switzerland. The region around Zermatt offers a varied mountain area with a fantastic mountain panorama. The area also includes other great mountain lakes like the Riffelsee or the Grindjisee.

The view from the Stellisee is absolutely unique. Pictures of the lake with the perfect reflection of the Matterhorn in the still water are world famous. It is worth climbing up early in the morning for sunrise or in the evening for sunset. Then you additionally get the great golden light on the magical landscape.

Lake Stelli has something to offer in every season. In winter you can admire the white alpine panorama and in spring you can enjoy rare alpine flowers. The lake shore is adorned with cotton grass, which covers the green meadows with white spots. In the region you can also find the unique Valais black-nosed sheep.

How to get to Stellisee

The Stellisee is easily accessible via various paths. The lake is great integrated into the hiking and mountain biking network of the region.

Hike to Stelli Lake

Various hikes lead past Lake Stelli.

Walk from the station "Blauherd"

Zermatt - Sunnegga - Blauherd - Stellisee

The easiest way to reach the lake is by train from Zermatt. For this you take the funicular from Zermatt to Sunnegga. From there a cable car takes you to the station "Blauherd". Here begins the short walk to the lake. In total, the walk takes 15 - 20 minutes and is easy for any fitness level.

Five Lakes Hike Zermatt (No. 11):

Blauherd - Stellisee - Grindjisee - Grünsee - Moosjisee - Leisee - Sunnegga

This beautiful five-lake hike takes you past the five most famous lakes in the region. Each lake offers a different view of the surrounding area. In the Stellisee, Grindjisee and Leisee you admire the great Matterhorn reflection in the water. The Leisee and the Grünsee offer great swimming opportunities in summer. On the way you also enjoy a fantastic view of the Findelgletscher moraine. The hike is not particularly challenging and is therefore suitable for children from 6 years.

• Difficulty: medium
• Duration: 2:30 hrs.
• Length: 9.8 km
• Ascent / descent: 165 (↑ hm) / 454 (↓ hm)
• Season: June - September

With the mountain bike to the Stelli Lake

Lake Stelli can also be visited by mountain bike.

4-Lakes Tour Stellisee (No. 29):

Blauherd - Stellisee - Fluhalp - Grindjisee - Grünsee - Gant - Moosjisee - Findeln - Sunnegga

The mountain bike 4-lakes tour takes you past four beautiful mountain lakes. From the Blauherd station you first go to the Stellisee. Here you can stop at the Fluhalp and enjoy refreshments on the terrace.

Afterwards, the trail leads you to Grindjisee, where you can once again admire a great view of the Matterhorn. The next mountain lake is the Grünsee. In this lake you can see a mirror image of other mighty mountains of the region. Finally, we go to the Moosjisee. This one stands out from the others in terms of color, especially with its milky glacier water.

• Condition: easy - medium
• Technique: easy - medium
• Duration: 1:15 hrs.
• Length: 12.1 km
• Ascent / descent: 313 (↑ hm) / 641 (↓ hm)
• Season: June - October

For whom is the Stellisee suitable?

Since the hiking trail from Blauherd takes only 20 minutes and is not particularly steep, the lake is easily accessible with any fitness level. So even children can come along and enjoy the fresh alpine air. However, the trail is not wheelchair accessible and is also difficult to navigate with strollers.

For all photographers, the lake is an absolute must. The view of the Matterhorn with reflection in the lake is unbeatable. So take your camera and take your own picture of the beautiful view.