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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.
Gelmerbahn: How to Visit and Lake Hike
  • Moderate
  • 2 h
  • 4.5 k
  • 120m
  • 120m
Ride a super steep open-air funicular to a hike around beautiful alpine lake, with waterfalls and lots of wild blueberries to gather.
Jucker Farm: Pumpkin Festival & Fruit Picking
Tourist farm with lots of fun attractions like fruit picking, animals to feed, apple tree maze and pumpkin festival in the fall.
Stoos Ridge Hike • Klingenstock to Fronalpstock
  • Moderate
  • 2 h
  • 4.4 k
  • 290m
  • 300m
Ride the steepest funicular in the world up to this gorgeous ridge hike near Lucerne.
Oeschinensee Panorama Hike
  • Moderate
  • 3.5 h
  • 8.5 k
  • 430m
  • 430m
Spectacular hike above the gorgeous Oeschinensee lake, with panorama views of mountain peaks, waterfalls and the bright blue lake water. Best for those with hiking experience and no fear of heights.
Schynige Platte Ridge Trail
  • Moderate
  • 2 h
  • 6.2 k
  • 190m
  • 190m
Stunning trail along ridge near Interlaken with mountain views, dramatic cliffs, and meadows filled with wildflowers.
Allmendhubel “Flower Park” Playground
Large playground in the mountains near Lauterbrunnen with views of the Eiger. Combine with a visit to the Schilthorn and easy hikes suitable for families.
Ponti dei Salti Bridge at Lavertezzo & River Swimming
A gorgeous river with crystal clear water in southern Switzerland, a magical spot for swimming and sunbathing on hot summer days.
Toggenburg Tone Trail
  • Moderate
  • 3 h
  • 6.1 k
  • 80m
  • 240m
Fun trail for children in eastern Switzerland with 20 interactive musical activities along the trail and beautiful mountain views.
Gornergrat: How to Visit & One Day Itinerary
  • Easy
  • .5 h
  • 1 k
  • 30m
  • 0m
Ride a cogwheel train to reach this spectacular viewpoint (3089m) above Zermatt with views of the Matterhorn and Gorner glacier.
Winterthur Skills Park
Enjoy sports indoors at this warehouse filled with trampolines, a freestyle skate course, pumptracks, parcour obstacles, big air jumps, and a Ninja warrior style obstacle course.
Lake Pigniu: Hike to waterfall viewpoint
  • Easy
  • 1.5 h
  • 4.2 k
  • 40m
  • 40m
Easy walk around large alpine reservoir with two huge waterfalls and picnic area. Option for strollers.

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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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