Hiking clothes to pack for a trip to Switzerland, including shoes, rain gear, accessories, and tips for dressing kids for a hike.

Most hiking in Switzerland is near civilization, so you don’t need to pack that much for a day trip, besides drinking water and snacks. But we still have a few essentials that we like to bring. Here’s a printable pack list for both you and your kids.

A few essential pieces of equipment can make hiking with kids much easier. Here’s what we have used with our kids over the years including child carrier backpacks, strollers, backpacks, water bottles, knifes and where to shop in Switzerland.