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Category: Lake Hike
Katzensee – Walk around lakes near Zurich
  • Easy
  • 1.2 h
  • 4 k
  • 20m
  • 20m
Pretty stroll around two small lakes in a nature reserve on the outskirts of Zurich city, with swimming area, restaurants and few amusements for kids.
Braunwald Oberblegisee • Hike to alpine lake
  • Moderate
  • 3 h
  • 8.3 k
  • 200m
  • 660m
Beautiful hike to an alpine lake, perfect place for a picnic and a chilly dip in the water on a hot summer day.
Tremorgio • Walk Around Alpine Lake
  • Easy
  • 2 h
  • 3 k
  • 90m
  • 90m
A short walk around this beautiful alpine lake in Ticino, with big grassy areas for running around, and lots of places to build a fire and have a picnic. There are a couple waterfalls and rivers flowing into the lake, which makes fun places to jump around and throw rocks.
Lago di Robiei • Hike around mountain lake
  • Moderate
  • 1 h
  • 3.2 k
  • 90m
  • 90m
Short hike around a beautiful mountain lake with glacier views. Good choice if you are staying the Ascona-Locarno region.
Lake Pigniu: Hike to waterfall viewpoint
  • Easy
  • 1.5 h
  • 4.2 k
  • 40m
  • 40m
Easy walk around large alpine reservoir with two huge waterfalls and picnic area. Option for strollers.
Mettmenalp • Easy walk around alpine lake
  • Easy
  • 2.2 k
  • 50m
  • 30m
Short hike around an alpine reservoir with a beautiful forest and mountain views. The trail has several play stations for kids, picnic areas with fire pits and a restaurant nearby.
Bisse du Cherve • Panorama hike to Lake Cleuson
  • Moderate
  • 3 h
  • 11.5 k
  • 150m
  • 650m
Mountain hike along an ancient irrigation channel leading to a beautiful bright blue reservoir, an area bursting with wildflowers in late June. It’s long but mostly downhill and easy walking, a good choice for families.
Furtschellas Wasserweg • Hike to six mountain lakes
  • Moderate
  • 2.5 h
  • 6 k
  • 330m
  • 330m
Mountain trail visiting six beautiful alpine lakes with panorama views across the Engadin region and reflections of the peaks above.
Mattmarksee • Hike around alpine lake
  • Easy
  • 2.5 h
  • 8 k
  • 70m
  • 70m
An easy walk around a charming alpine reservoir with lots of waterfalls and a gorgeous river. A good choice for a half-day outing while in the Saastal area.
Lucerne Rotsee lake walk
  • Easy
  • 2 h
  • 6.4 k
  • 20m
  • 20m
Walk around a lovely little lake right in Luzern city but nestled in a quiet green valley so you feel far away from the tourist buzz.
Voralpsee • walk around alpine lake
  • Easy
  • 1.5 h
  • 3.6 k
  • 50m
  • 50m
Beautiful alpine lake nestled in the mountains, happily accessible by car or bus, great for a spring outing.
Gattiker Weiher • Stroll around two little lakes
  • Easy
  • 1 h
  • 3 k
  • 40m
  • 40m
A lovely walking path around two little lakes in the hills above Thalwil near Zürich.

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