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Category: Ridge Trail
Brienzer Rothorn Hike • Epic Ridge Trail near Interlaken
  • Challenging
  • 6 h
  • 11.8 k
  • 330m
  • 1060m
Epic ridge trail with sweeping views of the Berner Oberland. A difficult and slightly dangerous hike, best for older kids and those with hiking experience.
Niederbauen Kulm • Hike to Mountain Peak with Lake Lucerne views
  • Challenging
  • 2.5 h
  • 5.3 k
  • 300m
  • 300m
A tough but short climb to the Niederbauen peak, with spectacular views over the cliffs to Lake Lucerne and mountain peaks in all directions.
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.
Haldigrat ridge trail to Brisen peak
  • Challenging
  • 4.5 h
  • 9.5 k
  • 466m
  • 1248m
Gorgeous ridge hike near Lucerne up to the Brisen peak, with panorama views across the region.
Riederalp Aletsch Glacier Panorama Hike
  • Easy
  • 1 h
  • 2 k
  • 10m
  • 120m
Admire the impressive Aletsch glacier from the top of the Riederalp gondola and enjoy a leisurely stroll along a short panorama trail.
Chäserrugg • Easy panorama trail along cliffs
  • Easy
  • 1 h
  • 3 k
  • 80m
  • 80m
Short and easy panorama path on a high plateau covered with wildflowers in Eastern Switzerland.
Niederhorn Panorama Ridge Hike
  • Moderate
  • 1.5 h
  • 4.5 k
  • 110m
  • 110m
Spectacular ridge hike with dramatic cliffs on one side and a sweeping panorama of the Jungfrau region mountains on the other. Suitable for families.
Melchsee Frutt – Bonistock Ridge Trail
  • Moderate
  • 4 h
  • 10 k
  • 310m
  • 300m
Lots of variety on this hike, starting along a dramatic ridge, then walking under the rocky cliffs, then cutting through grassy fields. and finally meandering along the lake shore.
Schrattenfluh ridge hike
  • Challenging
  • 5 h
  • 10.3 k
  • 730m
  • 730m
Unique ridge trail hiking over a rocky limestone landscape filled with holes.
Hirzli Rundweg • Peak hike near Zürich
  • Challenging
  • 3 h
  • 7 k
  • 580m
  • 580m
Steep hike up to a mountain peak with gorgeous panorama views in Eastern Switzerland. Includes an animal sculpture path for kids. Popular with locals but not on the tourist radar at all.
Jura Crest Trail – Lägeren Ridge near Baden
  • Challenging
  • 4 h
  • 12.6 k
  • 584m
  • 840m
A special ridge hike with slanted rock slabs, which makes for some tricky footing, but also a very interesting and engaging trail to walk.

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