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Category: Lake Hike
Engelberg Trübsee • Easy lake walk & theme trail for kids
  • Easy
  • 1 h
  • 3.3 k
  • 40m
  • 40m
An easy walk around an alpine lake with mountain views. Many amusements for children including a theme trail, huge playground, tall jump into an air pillow and pony rides. Suitable for strollers.
Lai da Palpuogna • Easy walk around the prettiest lake in Switzerland
  • Easy
  • 1.6 k
  • 20m
  • 10m
Easy walk around gorgeous alpine lake accessible by car, voted the most beautiful place in Switzerland. You be the judge.
Lägh da Cavloc • Hike to alpine lake near St Moritz
  • Moderate
  • 2 h
  • 7.2 k
  • 300m
  • 300m
Circular hike from the Maloja pass through a forest to two beautiful alpine lakes surrounded by tall mountains.
Gstaad Lauenensee • Easy walk around idyllic Swiss lake
  • Easy
  • 1 h
  • 3.1 k
  • 20m
  • 20m
Short loop trail around small lake surrounded by mountain peaks. Nice place for a picnic and swim with a view.
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.
Lago Ritom • Hike around alpine lakes in Ticino
  • Moderate
  • 4 h
  • 12 k
  • 390m
  • 390m
Ride up a super steep funicular to reach this stunning alpine lake, with short and long hiking options for families.
Golzernsee • Hike to alpine lake and swimming
  • Easy
  • 3 k
  • 30m
  • 10m
You can swim, hike or just take in the gorgeous view at this cosy alpine lake in Central Switzerland.
Jöriseen • Hike to Swiss alpine lakes near Davos
  • Challenging
  • 5 h
  • 10.8 k
  • 750m
  • 750m
This hike visits alpine lakes in a high mountain rocky landscape. It’s uphill both ways and some steep ascents, but not too long or dangerous, suitable for those with a good fitness level and older kids.
Glattalpsee • Circular hike around alpine lake
  • Easy
  • 2 h
  • 7 k
  • 60m
  • 50m
Easy circular hike around a beautiful alpine lake with views of the surrounding spiky peaks. Plus an option for those with strollers.
Etang de la Gru̬re Рeasy walk around secluded lake
Easy short trail around small secluded lake in an nature preserve near Neuchâtel in western Switzerland. Nice place for picnics and swimming.
Klöntalersee Lake Hike
  • Easy
  • 2.2 h
  • 6.5 k
  • 17m
  • 28m
Lovely alpine lake, great for leisurely picnics. There is a nice trail along one side of the lake, in the forest and on the lakeshore. We love it in all seasons, but particularly in fall when the trees change colors.
Talalpsee • Hike to alpine lake & mountain scooter ride
  • Easy
  • 1.5 h
  • 4.4 k
  • 180m
  • 180m
Chair lift then short hike to a pretty alpine lake with mountain views, picnic area and café. Plus an alpine playground and 6 km mountain scooter run.

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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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