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Category: Regional Hikes

Beautiful loop trails in the mountains and around lakes within a 60 minute drive of Zurich.

25 FREE hikes near Zürich (no cable cars!)

Best day hikes near Zürich that don’t require mountain transport including mountain peaks, rivers, lakes, & theme trails for kids. The only cost would be parking fees or public transportation back to your starting point.

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12 Short and easy hikes near Zürich (for beginners!)

The best places to experience the beauty of the Swiss alps near Zurich for non-hikers and beginners, on short trails with minimal uphill.

15 Closest Hikes to Zurich by Train

Hikes near Zurich that are easy to reach by public transport, with minimal connections and reasonable travel time.

Engadin – Family Destination Guide

Tips for planning a family trip to the Engadin region with our favorite family activities, including theme trails for kids, ropes courses, and beautiful picnic areas.

15 Things to Do with Zurich Visitors

Wondering what to do with your out-of-town guests? There are plenty of wonderful affordable activities within an hour or two of Zurich, including classic Swiss nature outings, cultural experiences, and low key family fun. Enjoy!

26 hikes for 26 Swiss cantons (beginner & advanced!)

To help you explore all of Switzerland, not just the famous bits, I’ve picked a beginner and advanced hike in each of Switzerland’s 26 cantons. For each canton, I have one hike that is better for kids, usually with amusements, and another longer, more difficult hike that’s better for adults and older kids.

Summer in Central Switzerland 2020

See all eight adventures we had in Central Switzerland during our summer 2020 collaboration with Luzern Tourismus, from lake cruises to climbing parks to theme trails to panorama views and much more.

10 Best Viewpoints on Mt Rigi

Avoid the tourist crowds at the ever popular Mt Rigi by enjoying these 10 fabulous viewpoints along the trail, including a cliff walk and two playgrounds.

Jungfrau Region: 20 Best Hikes for Families

Where to hike with kids in Grindelwald, Lauterbrunnen, Wengen, and Mürren, from short and easy walks to proper mountain trails.

5 Best Hikes near Solothurn for Families

The Solothurn region in northwest Switzerland has beautiful lakes, dense forests, and amazing gorges. I asked Hana from Our Swiss Experience, who lives near this area, to tell us about her favorite family activities in this region.

15 Easy Nature Walks near Zurich

Easy hikes in nature close to Zurich city – in parks, forests, and along rivers and lakes.

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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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