Heidiland Archives | Swiss Family Fun

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

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

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

Amden Winter Hike: Hinter-Höhi-Weg

Easy
1.25 h
4 k
160m
160m

Short and easy winter walk with mountain views near Zürich.

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.

Eastern Switzerland

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.

Eastern Switzerland

Flumserberg winter hike to Seebenalp alpine lake

Moderate
2.5 h
7.1 k
290m
290m

Winter hike on snow up to a frozen alpine lake, where you can enjoy a meal on the restaurant terrace with mountain views.

Eastern Switzerland

Schönhalden Guscha Gratweg • Hike along dramatic ridge

Challenging
3 h
7.5 k
630m
630m

Beautiful ridge hike near Flumserberg in Eastern Switzerland, accessed by a tiny private gondola, definitely locals only. The 7.5 km loop is long and tough enough to satisfy adults and short enough that older kids won’t take all day to complete it.