Sunnegga Paradise is the first station on the Rothorn cable car network, reached in four minutes by an underground funicular that departs from the east side of Zermatt village. At 2,288 metres, it sits above the tree line and above the morning cloud that often fills the valley, giving reliable sunshine and views of the Matterhorn from a sun terrace with a restaurant.
The Five Lakes Walk starts from Sunnegga — the path descends through the five alpine lakes back to Zermatt over three to four hours. The children's playground at the lake near the station (Leisee) is one of the best in the mountains. In winter, Sunnegga is the access point for the Rothorn ski area, which has some of the most varied terrain above Zermatt. The funicular runs frequently year-round and is one of the quickest ways to gain altitude from the village.