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10 Most Beautiful River Gorges in Switzerland

Switzerland has many impressive gorges cut by rivers and glaciers over millennia, some that are tourist attractions you must pay to visit and other others wild in nature and require a hike to visit. Here are ten that we recommend.

10 Best summer wildflower hikes in the Swiss alps

Our favorite summer mountain hikes in Switzerland where you can enjoy lots of wildflowers, including mountains with alpine flower gardens.

10 Best hikes in Switzerland for little kids

Our favorite hikes in Switzerland for little kids, from about age 3-6, short and easy with amusements like theme trails and playgrounds to keep them distracted, motivated and happy.

Best of Switzerland for Families

Switzerland makes it so easy for families to enjoy the Swiss alps, with easy trails suitable for strollers, epic alpine playgrounds, theme trails with interactive play stations, exciting extras like mountain scooters, and much more. Here are some “best of” posts to get you started.

Bernese Oberland
Jungfrau Region

Pfingstegg Mountain Viewpoint & Summer Toboggan (Grindelwald)

Moderate
1.2 h
3.42 k
142m
506m

Great views and fun amusements at this mountain near Grindelwald, with a summer toboggan, Fly-Line, small playground, and restaurant.

Leukerbad, Valais

Leukerbad Dala Gorge & Thermalquellen-Weg

Moderate
1 h
3.3 k
150m
150m

Elevated metal walkways built into the canyon walls allow you to explore this gorgeous narrow river gorge, free to visit unlike most gorges like this one.

Saas-Fee, Valais

Langfluh Glacier Lakes • Saas Fee Switzerland

Easy
.3 h
1 k
15m
15m

Ride a cable car to a spectacular viewpoint over two glaciers that sit above Saas Fee Switzerland and do a short walk to three glacier lakes. It’s a super easy outing for all ages with arguably the best views in all of the Saastal region.

Saas-Fee, Valais

Hannig mountain hike • Saas Fee

Challenging
4 h
9.5 k
380m
900m

A tough but gorgeous mountain trail partially along a ridge high above Saas Fee with panorama views including three glaciers.

10 Best Ridge Hikes in Switzerland

We love the drama of ridge hikes, with steep cliffs and sweeping panorama views. Here are ten of our favorite ridge hikes in Switzerland that we’ve done as a family.

Valais, Zermatt

Zermatt Three Lake Trail – Riffelalp to Sunnegga

Moderate
2.5 h
5.6 k
245m
175m

This hike visits three little alpine lakes, wanders through forests, and finishes with Matterhorn views and a fun playground for the kids. Add a bit of adventure with a mountain scooter ride back to Zermatt.

Valais
Zermatt

Zermatt Gorner Gorge

Easy
1 h
2.75 k
100m
100m

Explore the breathtaking beauty of this narrow river gorge on an wooden walkway suspended over stunning rock formations and turquoise waters.

Valais
Zermatt

Riffelsee Lake Trail (Gornergrat Zermatt)

Moderate
1.5 h
3 k
10m
590m

Our favorite family hike in the Zermatt area, starting with Matterhorn reflected in the famous Riffelsee lake. Then an easy hike down the mountain with the Matterhorn in view the whole time.