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Category: Hiking Trail

Glarus Rundweg • Wander through Linth valley

Moderate
3 h
10 k
400m
399m

Delightful wander in the idyllic countryside around Glarus in eastern Switzerland, passing through large grassy meadows with mountain views.

Eastern Switzerland

Ibergeregg Pass to Rotenflue Peak Hike

Easy
2.5 h
6.85 k
230m
230m

Lake Lucerne Region

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Grindelwald First Marmot Trail

Moderate
2 h
7.2 k
234m
434m

Beautiful and quiet trail traversing the mountain above Grindelwald, where you can observe marmots in their natural habitat.

Bernese Oberland

Schynige Platte: Panorama Ridge Trail

Moderate
2.5 h
5.6 k
150m
150m

Stunning trail along ridge near Interlaken with mountain views, dramatic cliffs, and meadows filled with wildflowers.

Bernese Oberland

Bachalpsee Lake Hike in Grindelwald

Moderate
2 h
6 k
150m
150m

Easy hike to a beautiful alpine lake with mountain views plus a cliff walk, mountain scooters, epic zip line, and playground.

Bernese Oberland

Nideralp mountain hike to Staüben Falls

Moderate
2.5 h
8.3 k
150m
632m

Gorgeous mountain trail through high alpine meadows leading to the impressive Stäuben waterfalls.

Lake Lucerne Region

Malbun Fürstin-Gina-Weg Trail

Challenging
4 h
10.4 k
480m
830m

Loop trail along the ridge above Malbun Liechtenstein, leading to the Augstenberg peak and Pfälzerhütte mountain hut.

Eastern Switzerland

Zermatt Gorner Gorge

Easy
1 h
2.75 k
100m
100m

Explore the breathtaking beauty of this narrow river gorge on an wooden walkway suspended over stunning rock formations and turquoise waters.

Valais

Stäuben Falls near Lucerne: How to Visit

Easy
2 h
6 k
250m
250m

How to reach the powerful Stäuben waterfalls near Lucerne on an easy walk thru a lush river valley.

Lake Lucerne Region

Mürren Northface Trail & Sprutz Waterfall

Beautiful mountain trail near Mürren with optional visit to a big waterfall that you can walk under.

Bernese Oberland

Silener High Mountain Trail

Moderate
2.7 h
8.5 k
370m
130m

Traverse mountain through lush meadows and cool forests to beautiful alpine village and idyllic lake for a summer swim.

Lake Lucerne Region

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