Cogwheel train from Zermatt uphill to Gornergrat between Riffelalp (2210m asl) and Riffelberg (2582m asl), seen from the hiking trail.

Cogwheel train from Gornergrat downhill to Zermatt between Riffelberg (2582m asl) and Riffelalp (2210m asl). In the background the Mattertal with the villages Täsch and Randa.

Cogwheel train from Zermatt to Gornergrat between Rotenboden (2819m asl) and Gornergrat (3089m asl). In the background the world famous Matterhorn (4478m asl).

A very picturesque tramway: The Riffelalptram is the highest tramway in Europe. Length 675m, gauge 800mm, maximum speed 10 km/h, the power comes from a accumulator. This tram runs between the rail... (more)

Cogwheel train from Zermatt to Gornergrat runs uphill and meets old train downhill (right). Left the station Riffelberg (2582m asl).

Cogwheel train from Zermatt to Gornergrat runs over the Getwingbridge near the station Zermatt in the morning sun. In the background the world famous Matterhorn (4478m asl) in the best sunlight.

Snow coats the summit of the Gornergrat (and the Matterhorn) as a late morning train begins its long descent back down to Zermatt.

It's a long way down from the top of the Findelbach Viaduct, seen here on a picture perfect spring day with the towering Matterhorn in the distance.

The Matterhorn Railway, so is the other name of the Gornergratbahn. Brandnew articulated, partly lowfloor, cogwheel train Bhe 4/6 # 3091 of the Gornergratbahn (GGB) is on brake test runs between R... (more)

Meeting of two generations of Gornergratbahn trains on Riffelalp. The brand-new Bhe 4/6 # 3091 from StadlerRail with the futuristic design by Pininfarina is on a brake measurement run. The Bhe 4/8... (more)

Train CC 235 of the Gornergratbahn (GGB) with railcars Bhe 4/8 # 3053 and Bhe 4/6 # 3083 in multiple control is running up on the 20.0 % grade between Riffelalp and Riffelberg, with a beautiful si... (more)

In spring and autumn, when passenger numbers are lower, the Gornergratbahn runs at 48-minute intervals, with only two train compositions on the move, crossing each other on the double track betwee... (more)

The Matterhorn Railway, so is the other name of the Gornergratbahn. Brandnew articulated, partly lowfloor, cogwheel train Bhe 4/6 # 3091 of the Gornergratbahn (GGB) is on brake test runs between R... (more)

Brandnew articulated, partly lowfloor, cogwheel train Bhe 4/6 # 3091 of the Gornergratbahn (GGB) is on brake test runs between Riffelalp and Riffelberg on a grade of 20.0 %, with Weisshorn and Met... (more)

Brandnew articulated, partly lowfloor, cogwheel train Bhe 4/6 # 3091 of the Gornergratbahn (GGB) is on brake test runs between Riffelalp and Riffelberg on a grade of 20.0 %, with Zinalrothorn and ... (more)