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Category: Hiking Trail
Walensee Lake Hike: Weesen – Seerenbach Falls – Quinten
  • Moderate
  • 3 h
  • 9.6 k
  • 410m
  • 410m
A hike along the beautiful Walensee lake visiting the tallest free-falling waterfall in Switzerland.
Rotenthurm Kraftweg to Morgartenberg viewpoint
  • Moderate
  • 3 h
  • 9.6 k
  • 410m
  • 410m
Hike through meadows and forest to a panorama viewpoint across the countryside near Sattel and Einsiedeln.
Waldstätterweg Stage 4: Horw to Alpnachstad
  • Moderate
  • 4 h
  • 11.4 k
  • 671m
  • 680m
Scenic hike through alpine meadows below Mt Pilatus, with spring flowers, mountain views, and quiet paths high above Lake Lucerne.
Rigi Lake View Trail + Cliff Walk
  • Easy
  • 1.75 h
  • 6 k
  • 102m
  • 414m
Easy hike on Mt Rigi through green alpine pastures with views of Lake Lucerne and optional cliff walk.
Saxer Lücke Hike • Easy Trail to Famous Viewpoint
  • Moderate
  • 2.5 h
  • 6 k
  • 240m
  • 240m
Short hike to the spectacular Saxer Lücke viewpoint in the Appenzell region, with optional detour to the beautiful Fälensee lake for lunch with the best Rösti in Switzerland.
Alpine Panorama Trail: Meierskappel to Lucerne
  • Moderate
  • 3 h
  • 11.4 k
  • 240m
  • 250m
Wander the countryside near Lucerne with views of Rigi and Pilatus, passing through farms and small villages, with cute honesty shops and cafes.
Illgau Countryside Wander
  • Moderate
  • 2 h
  • 6.7 k
  • 214m
  • 578m
Wander through peaceful alpine meadows filled with wildflowers in the Muotathal region, perfect for spring.
Lake Lucerne Hike: Waldstätterweg Horw to Lucerne
  • Moderate
  • 3 h
  • 11.4 k
  • 240m
  • 250m
Easy hike near Lucerne with wide open views of many mountains. Quiet local trail, low cost, and ideal in spring with blossoming fruit trees.
Zugerberg Circular Walk
  • Easy
  • 2.5 h
  • 9 k
  • 150m
  • 150m
Easy loop hike near Zürich with lake and mountain views. Wander through forest, meadows and moorland with playgrounds, picnic areas and restaurants.
Spilauersee: Easy Hike to Hidden Alpine Lake
  • Easy
  • 1.25 h
  • 3.5 k
  • 170m
  • 170m
Short hike to peaceful lake surrounded by mountain peaks. Also taste and buy cheese from alpine dairy hut near the lake.
Ebenalp & Berggasthaus Aescher: How to visit the famous cliff restaurant
  • Moderate
  • 1 h
  • 1.4 k
  • 120m
  • 120m
Short hike to the famous cliff restaurant near Appenzell with a fun cable car ride and spectacular mountain views.
Gelmerbahn: How to Visit and Lake Hike
  • Moderate
  • 2 h
  • 4.5 k
  • 120m
  • 120m
Ride a super steep open-air funicular to a hike around beautiful alpine lake, with waterfalls and lots of wild blueberries to gather.

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