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Region: Eastern Switzerland
Amden Winter Hike: Vorder-Höhi-Weg
  • Moderate
  • 3 h
  • 7.8 k
  • 330m
  • 330m
Groomed winter trail near Zürich through snowy meadows in the sun, leading to an alpine hut cafe for a simple lunch.
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Find out if this city pass will really save you money on trams, boats, and museums for your next visit to Zurich
Spitzmeilen Hut Snowshoe Hike
  • Moderate
  • 3.5 h
  • 10.5 k
  • 530m
  • 530m
Beautiful snowshoe hike through peaceful landscape to Spitzmeilen mountain hut near Flumserberg ski resort.
Einseideln Sihlsee winter hike
  • Easy
  • 2.5 h
  • 8.5 k
  • 90m
  • 88m
Easy winter hike wandering along the Sihlsee lake and countryside near Einsiedeln.
Braunwald Winter Hike to Ortstockhaus Hut
  • Easy
  • 1.25 h
  • 4.1 k
  • 20m
  • 360m
Easy downhill snowshoe hike leading to a mountain restaurant with a sunny terrace and panorama views.
Einsiedeln Christmas Market
Charming Christmas market in a small village near Zürich, with other amusements including an enormous nativity scene, lebkuchen museum and great sledding hill.
Glarus Rundweg • Wander through Linth valley
  • Moderate
  • 3 h
  • 10 k
  • 400m
  • 399m
Delightful wander in the idyllic countryside around Glarus in eastern Switzerland, passing through large grassy meadows with mountain views.
Malbun Fürstin-Gina-Weg Trail
  • Challenging
  • 4 h
  • 10.4 k
  • 480m
  • 830m
Loop trail along the ridge above Malbun Liechtenstein, leading to the Augstenberg peak and Pfälzerhütte mountain hut.
Lake Zurich Boat Cruises
Best boat cruises on Lake Zurich to see the beauty of the city and visit nearby attractions and sights.
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Hoher Kasten – Mountain Viewpoint near Appenzell
Ride cable car to tall mountain in eastern Switzerland with views of six countries and Alpstein mountains.
Hoher Kasten: Alpstein Geological Trail
  • Challenging
  • 6 h
  • 16.4 k
  • 400m
  • 1210m
Ridge trail through the Alpstein mountain range in eastern Switzerland, visiting the Saxer Lücke viewpoint and Fälensee alpine lake.

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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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