Klein Matterhorn
🇨🇭Switzerland, Alps
Klein Matterhorn is a peak in the Pennine Alps of Switzerland, located near Zermatt. At an elevation of 3,883 meters, it is the highest point in Europe accessible by cable car. The Klein Matterhorn station, opened in 1979, serves as the entrance to the Glacier Palace exhibition.
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The Klein Matterhorn is part of the Zermatt-Cervinia ski area, offering year-round skiing due to its high altitude and glacier. The cable car ascent provides views of the surrounding peaks, including the iconic Matterhorn. The summit station also connects to an elevator leading to a panoramic viewing platform. The site is accessible from Zermatt via the Matterhorn Glacier Ride, a modern lift system capable of transporting 2,000 passengers per hour.