Matterhorn in 3D

The Hörnli ridge · 4,478 m

Pennine Alps, on the border of Switzerland and Italy

The Matterhorn's summit stands 4,478 m above sea level. Edward Whymper's party of seven first reached it on 14 July 1865 by the Hörnli ridge; four of them died when a rope broke on the way down. This walk starts high on that ridge, the usual way up from Zermatt, and lets you reach the top.

Where: Pennine Alps, on the border of Switzerland and Italy
Height: 4,478 m
First climbed: 14 July 1865, by Edward Whymper's party
Usual route: The Hörnli ridge from Zermatt

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Walk Matterhorn in 3D

A real-time 3D model, built from open elevation data and published measurements. Loads 2.4 MB when you start.

Works in VR on Meta Quest and other WebXR headsets: open this page in the headset's browser, start the 3D walk, then choose View in VR.

Walk it yourself. Works on this phone.

Part of the Alpine Summits pack: a one-time unlock in this browser.

Terrain from open elevation data · a 3D reconstruction, not a photograph · tags as in the app

Hear the guide

The narrator from the app reads each tour stop. Transcripts below.

The summit · 4,478 m
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First climbed on 14 July 1865 by Edward Whymper's party of seven, up this ridge. Four of them were killed when a rope broke on the way down.
The Hörnli ridge
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The usual way up from Zermatt. Fixed ropes cover the steepest part near the top, still a long day of climbing on loose rock and ice.

How to visit Matterhorn

Most visitors see the Matterhorn from Zermatt and the lifts and trails above it. Climbing it is a serious alpine route on loose rock and ice, done with a certified mountain guide.

Opening times and tickets change: check the official site. Official site

Open Matterhorn in Farstep

The full site on your phone: a narrated guided tour, passport stamps, offline, and smoother graphics than a browser can give.

Narrated guided tour, stop by stop, in nine languages
Passport stamps for every hotspot and finished tour
Works offline once installed
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Matterhorn: questions and answers

How high is the Matterhorn?

4,478 m. It stands on the border of Switzerland and Italy, above Zermatt.

Who first climbed the Matterhorn?

Edward Whymper's party of seven, on 14 July 1865, by the Hörnli ridge. Four of them died on the way down when a rope broke.

Can I walk around Matterhorn in 3D?

Yes, in your browser. Everything on this page is free to read. Walking Matterhorn in 3D is part of the Alpine Summits pack: a one-time purchase with no subscription, and signing in with the same account unlocks it in the Farstep app too.

Can I walk Matterhorn in VR?

Yes, on a Meta Quest or another WebXR headset: open this page in the headset's browser, start the 3D walk, then choose View in VR. The left stick walks, the right stick turns and the trigger opens the fact cards.