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Category: Ridge Trail
San Salvatore to Morcote Trail
  • Moderate
  • 3 h
  • 9.3 k
  • 244m
  • 856m
Starting at the San Salvatore viewpoint over Lake Lugano, hike to Morcote, one of the most beautiful villages in Switzerland.
Monte Tamaro to Monte Lema Ridgeline Trail
  • Challenging
  • 5 h
  • 13.1 k
  • 985m
  • 950m
Scenic hike along the ridgeline between two mountain peaks near Lugano with panoramic views across southern Switzerland.
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.
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.
Hoher Kasten: Alpstein Geological Trail
  • Challenging
  • 6 h
  • 16.4 k
  • 400m
  • 1210m
Ridge trail through the Alpstein mountain range in eastern Switzerland, visiting the Saxer Lücke viewpoint and Fälensee alpine lake.
Gstaad Rinderberg “Alpine Magic” Ridge trail
  • Moderate
  • 2 h
  • 6.3 k
  • 150m
  • 370m
Safe and easy ridge trail with mountain views, good choice for children and novice hikers looking to stretch their skills. Restaurants and picnic areas along the way.
10 Best Ridge Hikes in Switzerland
We love the drama of ridge hikes, with steep cliffs and sweeping panorama views. Here are ten of our favorite ridge hikes in Switzerland that we’ve done as a family.
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.
Schynige Platte Ridge Trail
  • Moderate
  • 2 h
  • 6.2 k
  • 190m
  • 190m
Stunning trail along ridge near Interlaken with mountain views, dramatic cliffs, and meadows filled with wildflowers.
Hoch Ybrig Panorama Ridge Hike
  • Moderate
  • 2 h
  • 5 k
  • 0m
  • 330m
Easy and safe ridge hike near Zurich with fantastic mountain views. Fun extras including a super long zip line and playground with bouncy castles.
Saxer Lücke Hike • Easy Trail to Famous Viewpoint
  • Moderate
  • 2.5 h
  • 6 k
  • 240m
  • 240m
Short hike to the spectacular Saxer Lücke viewpoint in the Appenzell region, with optional detour to the beautiful Fälensee lake for lunch with the best Rösti in Switzerland.

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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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