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Category: Best Hikes

15 Best Hikes for Golden Larch Trees in Switzerland

Where to see golden larch trees in Switzerland during October, including best hikes and viewpoints.

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12 Best Glaciers to Visit in Switzerland

Switzerland makes it so easy to visit many of its spectacular glaciers, a disappearing national treasure. Here are several Swiss glaciers we have visited with our kids, most of which are easy to access with mountain transport and short hikes.

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21 Best forest trails to escape the summer heat

The nicest shady forest trails in Switzerland so you can still hike even on the hottest summer days.

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10 Most Beautiful River Gorges in Switzerland

Switzerland has many impressive gorges cut by rivers and glaciers over millennia, some that are tourist attractions you must pay to visit and other others wild in nature and require a hike to visit. Here are ten that we recommend.

Best of Switzerland for Families

Switzerland makes it so easy for families to enjoy the Swiss alps, with easy trails suitable for strollers, epic alpine playgrounds, theme trails with interactive play stations, exciting extras like mountain scooters, and much more. Here are some “best of” posts to get you started.

Best of Switzerland

All of our very favorite things to do in Switzerland, organized into categories like best waterfalls, best spring hikes, best alpine lakes, best glaciers, etc.

Browse Switzerland Hikes by Category

Browse our Switzerland hiking posts by category including region, ability, season, natural features, fun add-ons, accessibility, etc.

20 Easy circular walks around lakes in Switzerland

The most beautiful lakes in Switzerland that are easy to access, with trails suitable for children and non hikers.

10 Best Ridge Hikes in Switzerland

We love the drama of ridge hikes, with steep cliffs and sweeping panorama views. Here are ten of our favorite ridge hikes in Switzerland that we’ve done as a family.

10 Best summer wildflower hikes in the Swiss alps

Our favorite summer mountain hikes in Switzerland where you can enjoy lots of wildflowers, including mountains with alpine flower gardens.

15 Best Hikes for Kids in Switzerland

Fun hikes designed for kids, with themed activities scattered along the trail to keep them happy and motivated.

15 Swiss hikes for November

A few hikes that you can do in November in Switzerland (assuming no snow), focusing on sunny areas with panorama views.

Hi! I’m Tanya and our family has been living & hiking in Switzerland since 2005, collecting dozens of fun hikes and activities for all ages and abilities. More about us…

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