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Category: Winter
Pizol Panorama Winter Hike
  • Easy
  • 1.3 h
  • 3.7 k
  • 80m
  • 80m
Easy circular winter hike near Zurich at 2222m with gorgeous mountain views, part of the UNESCO protected Sardona Tectonic Arena.
12 Beautiful Winter Hikes near Lucerne
The best winter hiking trails near Lucerne for casual hikers and families, where the snow is groomed making it easy to walk with regular hiking shoes.
Mt Rigi near Lucerne • Practical tips for your visit
  • Easy
  • .5 h
  • 1 k
  • 30m
  • 30m
Tips for planning your visit to Mount Rigi near Lucerne, with stunning panorama views, easy hikes, and fun activities in both summer and winter. Popular tourist destination.
15 Closest Ski Resorts to Zürich by Train
The easiest ski resorts to reach by public transportation from Zurich city and airport, with travel times, costs, and resort reviews.
16 Winter Lantern Paths near Zürich
Easy evening winter walks illuminated by candle lit lanterns and fairy lights near Zurich.
Mt Pilatus near Lucerne • 10 Tips for your visit
How to visit this spectacular mountain viewpoint near Lucerne and best things to do like the summer toboggan, cliff walk, and dragon cave.
Glacier 3000 Les Diablerets
  • Moderate
  • 2 h
  • 4.3 k
  • 70m
  • 70m
How to visit Glacier 3000 near Gstaad, including a suspension bridge, alpine coaster, summer sledding park and glacier hike.
Hasliberg Winter Hike • Bidmi to Reuti
  • Easy
  • 1.5 h
  • 4.7 k
Easy quiet winter hike with mountain views, through forests and along alpine farms. Optionally bring a sled to have a little fun on the downhill parts.
Matterhorn Glacier Paradise in Zermatt • Tips for your visit
Tourist complex at the top of the highest cable car in Europe, with Matterhorn views from the open-air observation deck, a glacier ice cave to explore, and summer sledding. Great way for non-hikers to enjoy epic views of the Matterhorn.
Rochers de Naye 2040m • Highest viewpoint over Montreux
Ride a cogwheel train to the highest point overlooking Montreux, where you can peer over the cliffs, visit an alpine flower garden, and make friends with the resident marmots.
Uetliberg • Viewpoint over Zurich
  • Easy
Short train ride from Zürich and easy walk to panorama viewpoint over Zürich city with mountain views, with restaurant, picnic areas and playground.
Mt Titlis glacier viewpoint • Tips for your visit
Ride a rotating cable car to this mountain peak and glacier near Lucerne where you can walk on snow even in summer. Amusements include an ice cave, suspension bridge, and summer sledding and skiing.

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