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Category: Hiking Trail
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.
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.
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.
Stoos Ridge Hike • Klingenstock to Fronalpstock
  • Moderate
  • 2 h
  • 4.4 k
  • 290m
  • 300m
Ride the steepest funicular in the world up to this gorgeous ridge hike near Lucerne.
Balmer Grätli Ridge Trail
  • Moderate
  • 2.5 h
  • 6.3 k
  • 555m
  • 555m
Circular trail up to high mountain ridge and traverse through alpine meadows.
Ahornen Loop Trail at Näfelsee Obersee
  • Moderate
  • 3.5 h
  • 11 k
  • 560m
  • 560m
Circular trail around pretty alpine meadows, along a lake and a river, and through shady forests, all surrounded by tall mountain peaks.
Segnesboden – Hike around high alpine river plain
  • Easy
  • 1.75 h
  • 5.2 k
  • 130m
  • 130m
Loop around beautiful high alpine river plain, surrounded by mountains and waterfalls.

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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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