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Category: Hiking Trail
Alpine Panorama Trail: Meierskappel to Lucerne
  • Moderate
  • 4.5 h
  • 16.7 k
  • 560m
  • 620m
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.
Flumserberg Hike to Spitzmeilien Hut
  • Moderate
  • 4.5 h
  • 15 k
  • 360m
  • 363m
Moderate hike up and down rolling hills with mountain views to reach a a mountain hut for lunch, then back the same way.
Via Berna: Schynige Platte Hike to Faulhorn & Grindelwald First
  • Challenging
  • 6 h
  • 16.7 k
  • 1090m
  • 904m
A classic high mountain trail in the Jungfrau Region that has it all: famous peaks, tranquil alpine lake, dramatic ridge, rocky cliffs, grassy meadows. It’s popular and a long day but don’t let that stop you. It’s definitely worth it!
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.
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.

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