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Pizol 5-Lake Trail

Challenging
4.5 h
10 k
430m
760m

A challenging hike to five beautiful alpine lakes scattered along an impressive landscape shaped by glaciers.

Eastern Switzerland

Walensee Lake Hike: Weesen – Seerenbach Falls – Quinten

Moderate
3 h
9.6 k
410m
410m

A hike along the beautiful Walensee lake visiting the tallest free-falling waterfall in Switzerland.

Eastern Switzerland

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

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

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

Malbun “Sassweg” Winter Hike

Moderate
2 h
5 k
280m
280m

Circular winter hike thru a peaceful alpine area in Malbun Liechtenstein, with views of peaks, valleys, and rolling snowy hills.

Eastern Switzerland

Weissenberge “Waldibach” Snowshoe Trail

Moderate
1.25 h
3.2 k
250m
250m

Short but sporty snowshoe loop with big mountain views and peaceful meadows. Plus an optional 3km sled run after the hike.

Eastern Switzerland

Wildhaus-Gamplüt Winter Hike

Moderate
2.5 h
7.3 k
360m
360m

Wander sunny slopes with mountain views on this circular winter hike on groomed snow, leading to a mountain restaurant for lunch.

Eastern Switzerland

Amden Snowshoe: Vorder Höhi Trail

Moderate
3 h
9.3 k
401m
400m

Snowshoe hike on the sunny slopes of Amden with spectacular mountain views and quiet forests.

Eastern Switzerland

Wildhaus-Gamplüt Snowshoe Hike

Moderate
2 h
5.7 k
344m
360m

Short snowshoe loop through sunny meadows with mountain views leading to a restaurant.

Eastern Switzerland

15 Best Cheese Fondue in Zürich

Where to eat fondue in Zürich during winter including Christmas markets, fondue chalets, and fondue rides on trams, trains and tuk-tuks.

Eastern Switzerland

Schönhalden Gampergalt – Easy Snowshoe Trail

Moderate
1.5 h
3.6 k
230m
230m

Short and easy snowshoe loop through open meadows with mountain views and some shady forest. Good for beginners.

Eastern Switzerland