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Category: Hiking Trail
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.
Malans Vineyard Hike
  • Easy
  • 2.75 h
  • 10.4 k
  • 293m
  • 273m
Easy walk through the Rhine valley wine-growing region, particularly beautiful in late October for fall colors.
12 Best Zurich Chocolate Shops & Walking Tour
  • Easy
  • 1.5 h
  • 3.3 k
  • 10m
  • 8m
Visit the best chocolate shops in Zürich while seeing the best parts of city on this self-guided walking tour.
Nendaz Balavaux – Hike thru oldest larch forest in Europe
  • Moderate
  • 2.75 h
  • 6.3 k
  • 517m
  • 523m
Hike through Europe’s oldest larch tree forest in southwest Switzerland, past golden trees, a mountain lake, and panoramic alpine views.
15 Best Hikes for Golden Larch Trees in Switzerland
Where to see golden larch trees in Switzerland during October, including best hikes and viewpoints.
Lac Bleu Arolla – Hike to bright blue lake among golden larches
  • Moderate
  • 1.5 h
  • 2.7 k
  • 263m
  • 263m
Plan your autumn hike to this bright blue alpine lake surrounded by golden larches, with tips for bus access, parking and trail options.
Vilan Peak Hike
  • Challenging
  • 4 h
  • 12.1 k
  • 780m
  • 780m
Steep climb to a mountain peak overlooking the Rhine valley, then beautiful wander through alpine meadows and forests.
Eiger Glacier Trail in the Jungfrau Region
  • Moderate
  • 3.5 h
  • 10.8 k
  • 100m
  • 1146m
Mountain hike through the alps below the Eiger glacier, with views of Mürren and Wenge, occasionally dipping through forests.
Hoch Gumme Peak Hike at Schönbüel
  • Challenging
  • 4.5 h
  • 11.5 k
  • 860m
  • 860m
Circular mountain trail to dramatic ridge leading to a peak viewpoint over Lake Brienz and Jungfrau Region.
Bachalpsee – Easy hike to alpine lake near Grindelwald
  • Easy
  • 2 h
  • 6 k
  • 150m
  • 150m
Easy hike to this beautiful alpine lake with mountain views plus a cliff walk, mountain scooters, epic zip line, and playground.
Engelberg 4 Lakes Trail (Vier-Seen-Wanderung)
  • Moderate
  • 3.5 h
  • 11.3 k
  • 202m
  • 483m
Easy mountain trail near Lucerne, visiting four alpine lakes where you can picnic and swim. Plus nice playgrounds for kids.

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