Ranger Matthias Pfammatter patrols Zermatt's trails against wild camping and littering

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Ranger Matthias Pfammatter patrols Zermatt's mountain trails to enforce camping bans and address littering, finding wet wipes and illegal fire pits during an early morning tour. Pfammatter rides an e-bike to cover ground before tourists arrive, encountering about five wild campers per patrol. He cannot issue fines himself, so regional police accompany him regularly. Zermatt issued six fines of 200 Swiss francs for wild camping in summer 2026, according to community president Romy Biner-Hauser.


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