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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

Brienzer Rothorn Hike • Epic Ridge Trail near Interlaken

Challenging
6 h
11.8 k
330m
1060m

Epic ridge trail with sweeping views of the Berner Oberland. A difficult and slightly dangerous hike, best for older kids and those with hiking experience.

Bernese Oberland

Jöriseen • Hike to Swiss alpine lakes near Davos

Challenging
5 h
10.8 k
750m
750m

This hike visits alpine lakes in a high mountain rocky landscape. It’s uphill both ways and some steep ascents, but not too long or dangerous, suitable for those with a good fitness level and older kids.

Graubünden

Eiger Trail in Grindelwald

Moderate
2.5 h
6 k
60m
750m

Hike next to the famous north face of the Eiger with spectacular views of the Grindelwald valley.

Bernese Oberland

Tremorgio to Dalpe • Four Lake Hike

Challenging
6.5 h
16 k
630m
1320m

My favorite hike of 2020 that checks all the boxes: gorgeous alpine lakes, spiky peaks, remote and quiet, yummy food at a mountain hut, and a bit of challenge.

Ticino

Val Frisal • Hike to high mountain valley

Challenging
6 h
13.5 k
560m
940m

Tough hike up to a beautiful high mountain valley, definitely worth the effort. The trail is mostly along a river with lots of waterfalls, making the trip there also enjoyable.

Graubünden

Schrattenfluh ridge hike

Challenging
5 h
10.3 k
730m
730m

Unique ridge trail hiking over a rocky limestone landscape filled with holes.

Seewlisee alpine lake hike

Challenging
4.5 h
10 k
1040m
1040m

Steep climb up to remote alpine lake, so beautiful you can hardly believe your eyes. Plus an open air gondola, the scariest in Switzerland. A favorite with locals, no tourists. . 8km, challenging

Jura Crest Trail – Lägeren Ridge near Baden

Challenging
4 h
12.6 k
584m
840m

A special ridge hike with slanted rock slabs, which makes for some tricky footing, but also a very interesting and engaging trail to walk.

Walenpfad • Panorama Mountain Trail to Engelberg

Challenging
4 h
10 k
500m
350m

A gorgeous mountain trail that winds its way around impressive mountain peaks ending at an alpine playground and mountain coaster.

Tough Hikes for Teens in Switzerland

Challenging

Here are the most challenging hikes we’ve done with our kids, starting when they were about 8 years old. These hikes are all longer than 10 km, with a fair amount of elevation ascent and descent, some slightly dangerous. These are suitable for tweens & teens that are confident hikers.

7 Intermediate Swiss Hikes for Older Kids (ages 7-12)

Challenging

Hikes in Switzerland suitable for older kids with hiking experience (about 7-12 years old) – moderate difficulty from 6 to 9 km long.