💥 Get ad-free access with the purchase of our Swiss Summer Guide or Travel Consult!

Need help?
Search
Category: Hiking Trail
Hasliberg Skyline Trail (Horizontweg)
  • Moderate
  • 3.5 h
  • 10.2 k
  • 150m
  • 490m
A fantastic panorama trail with big mountain views and a lot of variety in the terrain, with ridges, lakes, grassy marshes, cliffs and snowy peaks.
Flims Waterway Trail (Trutg dil Flem)
  • Challenging
  • 5 h
  • 14.5 k
  • 323m
  • 1366m
Beautiful mountain trail visiting a high alpine valley, a huge waterfall, and descending through a river gorge with seven artistic bridges.
Seebodenalp Panorama Trail: Scenic Family-Friendly Hike Near Lucerne
  • 1.5 h
  • 5.2 k
  • 130m
  • 130m
Easy loop from Seebodenalp with lake and mountain views, a short walk to a restaurant, family-friendly marble runs, and wildflowers in spring.
Oeschinensee: How to Visit, Hikes & Insider Tips
  • Easy
  • 1.5 h
  • 4 k
  • 110m
  • 110m
Practical tips for visiting this gorgeous lake in the Bernese Oberland including how to skip the line, hiking maps, best activities, and where to eat and stay.
Trümmelbach Falls in the Lauterbrunnen Valley
Explore these glacier waterfalls in the Lauterbrunnen valley by walking on safe walkways and stairs through a narrow cavern. Best for ages 6+. A good add-on to other activities in the Jungfrau Region.
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.
Zermatt Glacier Garden Trail
  • Moderate
  • 3 h
  • 7 k
  • 75m
  • 800m
Beautiful Zermatt trail exploring the valley carved out by the Gorner glacier, today filled with larch trees and a rushing river. Nearby playground and picnic area for families.
Val da Camp Hike to Lake Saoseo and Lake Viola
  • Moderate
  • 2.75 h
  • 5.3 k
  • 249m
  • 250m
Hike to two beautiful alpine lakes at the end of a long valley surrounded by mountains, particularly beautiful in late October when the golden larch trees turn bright yellow. Optionally ride a shuttle to shorten the hike.
Glarus Rundweg • Wander through Linth valley
  • Moderate
  • 3 h
  • 10 k
  • 400m
  • 399m
Delightful wander in the idyllic countryside around Glarus in eastern Switzerland, passing through large grassy meadows with mountain views.
Schönhalden Guscha Gratweg • Hike along dramatic ridge
  • Challenging
  • 3 h
  • 7.5 k
  • 630m
  • 630m
Beautiful ridge hike near Flumserberg in Eastern Switzerland, accessed by a tiny private gondola, definitely locals only. The 7.5 km loop is long and tough enough to satisfy adults and short enough that older kids won’t take all day to complete it.
Ibergeregg Pass to Rotenflue Peak Hike
  • Easy
  • 2.5 h
  • 6.85 k
  • 230m
  • 230m
Easy hike directly from a mountain pass, no mountain transport required, wandering through alpine meadows and forests with mountain views aplenty.
20 Best Autumn Hikes in Switzerland for Fall Colors
Best hikes in Switzerland for beautiful fall foliage, with trail options for all ages and abilities, in a variety of Swiss regions.

Welcome

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…

Instagram Facebook Youtube Pinterest

Need help planning?

Short on time? Get our interactive map with curated itineraries. Learn more…

Have questions? Book a video call with me to create a custom itinerary.

Need inspiration? Get our Switzerland Bucket List ebook with twenty “Top 10” checklists.

Subscribers may login below. At the moment, membership is by invite only.