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Rotenthurm Kraftweg to Morgartenberg viewpoint

Moderate
3 h
9.6 k
410m
410m

Hike through meadows and forest to a panorama viewpoint across the countryside near Sattel and Einsiedeln.

Lake Lucerne Region

Waldstätterweg Stage 4: Horw to Alpnachstad

Moderate
4 h
11.4 k
671m
680m

Scenic hike through alpine meadows below Mt Pilatus, with spring flowers, mountain views, and quiet paths high above Lake Lucerne.

Lake Lucerne Region

Rigi Lake View Trail + Cliff Walk

Easy
1.75 h
6 k
102m
414m

Easy hike on Mt Rigi through green alpine pastures with views of Lake Lucerne and optional cliff walk.

Lake Lucerne Region

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.

Eastern Switzerland

Alpine Panorama Trail: Meierskappel to Lucerne

Moderate
3 h
11.4 k
240m
250m

Wander the countryside near Lucerne with views of Rigi and Pilatus, passing through farms and small villages, with cute honesty shops and cafes.

Lake Lucerne Region

Illgau Countryside Wander

Moderate
2 h
6.7 k
170m
520m

Wander through peaceful alpine meadows filled with wildflowers in the Muotathal region, perfect for spring.

Lake Lucerne Region

Bike Ride: Lake Zug

Easy
3 h
37.6 k
210m
210m

Easy scenic bike ride around Lake Zug with views of Mt Rigi, near Lucerne and Zürich.

Lake Lucerne Region

Lake Lucerne Hike: Waldstätterweg Horw to Lucerne

Moderate
3 h
11.4 k
240m
250m

Easy hike near Lucerne with wide open views of many mountains. Quiet local trail, low cost, and ideal in spring with blossoming fruit trees.

Lake Lucerne Region

Lucerne-Interlaken Express (2026): How to Ride this Scenic Swiss Train

Tips for booking the Luzern-Interlaken Express train in Switzerland including itineraries, how to buy tickets, and where to sit (with map).

Lake Lucerne Region

Zugerberg Circular Walk

Easy
2.5 h
9 k
150m
150m

Easy loop hike near Zürich with lake and mountain views. Wander through forest, meadows and moorland with playgrounds, picnic areas and restaurants.

Eastern Switzerland

Easter Weekend in Switzerland (2026): 20 Best Hikes & Activities

What to do on Easter weekend in April in Switzerland, including mountain viewpoints, hikes, boat rides, and other amusements.

Switzerland

Zürich Rose Fountains with Map (2026)

Where to find the Zürich fountains filled with roses in the week leading up to Easter, with map, directions, where to park and where to eat.

Eastern Switzerland, Zurich Region