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Lac Bleu Arolla – Hike to bright blue lake among golden larches

Moderate
1.5 h
2.7 k
263m
263m

Plan your autumn hike to this bright blue alpine lake surrounded by golden larches, with tips for bus access, parking and trail options.

Valais

Lucerne Self-Guided Walking Tour (with map!)

Easy

Explore Lucerne on our self-guided walking tour, including the famous wooden bridge. charming car-free old town, and ancient city wall.

Lake Lucerne Region

Vilan Peak Hike

Challenging
4 h
12.1 k
780m
780m

Steep climb to a mountain peak overlooking the Rhine valley, then beautiful wander through alpine meadows and forests.

Graubünden

Eiger Glacier Trail in the Jungfrau Region

Moderate
3.5 h
10.8 k
100m
1146m

Mountain hike through the alps below the Eiger glacier, with views of Mürren and Wenge, occasionally dipping through forests.

Bernese Oberland

Hoch Gumme Peak Hike at Schönbüel

Challenging
4.5 h
11.5 k
860m
860m

Circular mountain trail to dramatic ridge leading to a peak viewpoint over Lake Brienz and Jungfrau Region.

Lake Lucerne Region

Gstaad 2-Day Itinerary & Top Things to Do for Families

Plan the perfect weekend in Gstaad with this family-friendly guide to the most scenic hikes, best alpine playgrounds and fun activity trails for kids.

Bernese Oberland

10 Best Croissants in Zürich (2025)

Where to eat the best French-style buttery croissants in Zürich city and which ones to avoid.

Zurich Region

12 Magical Light Festivals in Switzerland

Light festivals around Switzerland to visit during the dark nights of winter months from October to February.

Switzerland

Bachalpsee – Easy hike to alpine lake near Grindelwald

Easy
2 h
6 k
150m
150m

Easy hike to this beautiful alpine lake with mountain views plus a cliff walk, mountain scooters, epic zip line, and playground.

Bernese Oberland

20 Best Mountain Viewpoints for November in Switzerland

The few Swiss mountains that stay open in November after hiking season ends, so you can enjoy the views and perhaps hike if the weather cooperates.

Switzerland

Engelberg 4 Lakes Trail (Vier-Seen-Wanderung)

Moderate
3.5 h
11.3 k
202m
483m

Easy mountain trail near Lucerne, visiting four alpine lakes where you can picnic and swim. Plus nice playgrounds for kids.

Lake Lucerne Region

Grindelwald First: Cliff Walk and One Day Itinerary

How to plan the perfect summer day at Grindelwald First, a beautiful mountain area with a cliff walk, lake hike, zip lines, mountain carts, and alpine playground.

Bernese Oberland