The Hörnli Hut is located a few kilometers south-west of Zermatt, in the German-speaking section of what canton of Switzerland?
Hörnli Hut The Hörnli Hut (German: "Hörnlihütte") is a mountain hut located at the foot of the north-eastern ridge ("Hörnli Ridge") of the Matterhorn. It is situated at 3260 m above sea level, a few kilometers south-west of the town of Zermatt in the canton of Valais in Switzerland. It was built by the Swiss Alpine Club in 1880. It is also known as "Berghaus Matterhorn". The Hörnli Hut is closed until June 2017 for extensive renovations.
Mattertal The Matter Valley (German: Mattertal, or sometimes "Nikolaital") is located in southwestern Switzerland, south of the Rhone valley in the canton of Valais. The village of Zermatt is the most important settlement of the valley, which is surrounded by many four-thousanders, including the Matterhorn.