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 to Expect at Stellisee
The Stellisee is located in one of the most beautiful and well-known areas of Switzerland. The region around Zermatt features a diverse mountainous landscape with breathtaking mountain panoramas. Among the area’s highlights are other stunning mountain lakes like Riffelsee and Grindjisee.
The view from Stellisee is truly unique. Images of the lake with the perfect reflection of the Matterhorn in its calm waters are world-famous. It’s definitely worth hiking up early in the morning for sunrise or in the evening for sunset. You’ll also get to enjoy the beautiful golden light on the magical landscape.
Stellisee has something to offer in every season. In winter, you can admire the snowy Alpine panorama, while in spring, you can delight in rare Alpine flowers. The lake shore is decorated with cotton grass, which dots the green meadows with white. You can also find the unique Valais Blacknose sheep in the region.
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 "Blauherd" Station
Zermatt - Sunnegga - Blauherd - Stellisee
The easiest way to get to the lake is by taking the train from Zermatt. You start by taking the funicular from Zermatt to Sunnegga. From there, a gondola will take you to the "Blauherd" station. Here, the short walk to the lake begins. The entire route takes about 15 to 20 minutes and is easy to manage 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.