Escape the Summer Heat at Riffelsee: Zermatt’s Mirror Lake with a Matterhorn View

#summervacay **❄️ Why Riffelsee in Summer?** - **Cool Alpine Air**: At 2,757m (9,045ft), temperatures are 10–15°C (50–59°F) even in peak summer. - **Iconic Reflection**: The still waters of Riffelsee perfectly mirror the **Matterhorn** at sunrise. - **Crowd-Free Serenity**: Most day-trippers stick to Zermatt—hike here for solitude. **🚞 How to Get There** (From Zermatt): 1. **Take the Gornergrat Railway** (33 mins, CHF 126 round-trip, Swiss Pass discounts). 2. **Hop off at Rotenboden Station** (1 stop before Gornergrat). 3. **Hike 10 mins downhill** to the lake (easy trail). **🥾 Pro Hiker Tips:** ✔ **Sunrise or Sunset**: Best light for photos (and fewer people). ✔ **Pack Layers**—Mornings are chilly, even in July! ✔ **Extend Your Hike**: Continue to **Gornergrat** (panorama views) or **Grünsee** (emerald-green lake). **📸 Insta-Magic Spots:** - **Classic Reflection Shot**: Stand on the lake’s eastern shore. - **Wildflower Bonus**: July blooms frame the Matterhorn. **🍫 Bring a Picnic** (or grab snacks at Gornergrat’s Kulmhotel). **💦 Too Cold for a Dip?** Dip your feet in the icy shallows!