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Category: River Trail

Easy
2 h
6.2 k
100m
100m

Lovely wander along the Sihl river south of Zürich, nice for spring and hot days since the forest provides plenty of shade.

Eastern Switzerland

Areuse Gorge • Hike along river

Easy
3.5 h
11.5 k
120m
350m

Beautiful walk along a rushing river, through fields and forests, with several narrow sections with dramatic cliff walls, waterfalls and stone bridges. It’s a long hike at 11km, but mostly downhill and not difficult.

Valle Verzasca • Hike along Swiss green water trail

Moderate
3.7 h
13.5 k
40m
398m

Hike along a beautiful river in the Verzasca valley, ending at the famous bridge and swimming area at Laverterzzo. Easy walking for families, with lots of places to stop for a picnic and splash in the river.

Ticino

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.

Graubünden

Reussquelle • Hike to the source of Reuss River

Challenging
4 h
11 k
420m
420m

Hike from the Gotthard pass up to the source of the Reuss river, hiking along a beautiful reservoir on the way.

Küsnacht Ravine Walk

Easy
2.5 h
7 k
0m
280m

Easy walk through a forested ravine following a stream down to Lake Zürich.

Sihl River Path

Easy
2.5 k

This river on the west side of Zurich lake is mostly on smooth dirt paths away from traffic, along open fields, through the forest. Options from 2.5 to 12 km, easily accessible by train. Lots of green places on the river to stop for a picnic and cook on a fire.

Poëta-Raisse Gorge • Day hike in Val de Travers

Moderate
3.5 h
10.8 k
210m
720m

Start with a mountain coaster and scooter ride, then hike through alpine fields and forest to this dramatic river gorge with waterfalls. Relative low elevation so a good choice for spring time.

Rhine River • Hike thru “Swiss Grand Canyon”

Easy
3 h
9.1 k
150m
200m

Easy walk along the Rhine river through the “Swiss Grand Canyon” with lots of interesting formations in the limestone walls lining the gorge plus open-air train ride to get there.

Best Zurich Walks • Limmat River Stroll

Easy
1.5 h
4 k
10m
20m

This walk explores north of the city, following the Limmat river, lined with interesting street art murals and ending at a big park, playground and food market.

Thur River Trail

Easy
2 h
5.5 k
60m
10m

Easy river walk with mountain views near Toggenburg. Good choice in any season, but especially in spring, when mountain trails are closed.

Aarau Aare River Path (Biking & Walking)

Moderate
3 h
25 k
90m
120m

Flat, easy ride along the Aare river, through forests and farmland, with picnic spots on the water. Flexible distances from 7 to 25 km or longer, accessible by train. After the ride, you can reward kids with a visit to the nearby Frey chocolate factory.

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