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Spilauersee: Easy Hike to Hidden Alpine Lake

Easy
1.25 h
3.5 k
170m
170m

Short hike to peaceful lake surrounded by mountain peaks. Also taste and buy cheese from alpine dairy hut near the lake.

Lake Lucerne Region

Val da Camp Hike to Lake Saoseo and Lake Viola

Moderate
2.75 h
5.3 k
249m
250m

Hike to two beautiful alpine lakes at the end of a long valley surrounded by mountains, particularly beautiful in late October when the golden larch trees turn bright yellow. Optionally ride a shuttle to shorten the hike.

Graubünden

Hoher Kasten: Alpstein Geological Trail

Challenging
6 h
16.4 k
400m
1210m

Ridge trail through the Alpstein mountain range in eastern Switzerland, visiting the Saxer Lücke viewpoint and Fälensee alpine lake.

Eastern Switzerland

2 Days on the Tell Trail: Perfect Hiking Weekend near Lucerne

8 h
19 k
540m
1100m

Visit seven lakes on this two day hike on the long-distance Tell Trail near Lucerne, with an overnight in the alps.

Lake Lucerne Region

Göscheneralpsee Lake Hike

Moderate
3.5 h
9 k
450m
450m

Beautiful mountain hike that loops around a bright blue lake with glacier views.

Lake Lucerne Region

Horgen Bergweiher • Walk around small lake near Zürich

Easy
.5 h
1.2 k
30m
30m

Easy walk around small lake near Zürich with picnic area and swimming. Optional forest walk to reach lake.

Eastern Switzerland

30 Most Beautiful Alpine Lakes in Switzerland

The prettiest lakes in Switzerland, most not on the tourist trail. You’ll need to hike to these lakes, but most are relatively easy, suitable for families.

20 Easy circular walks around lakes in Switzerland

The most beautiful lakes in Switzerland that are easy to access, with trails suitable for children and non hikers.

Oeschinensee: How to Visit, Hikes & Insider Tips

Easy
1.5 h
4 k
110m
110m

Practical tips for visiting this gorgeous lake in the Bernese Oberland including how to skip the line, hiking maps, best activities, and where to eat and stay.

Bernese Oberland

Bachalpsee – Easy hike to alpine lake near Grindelwald

Easy
2 h
6 k
150m
150m

Easy hike to this beautiful alpine lake with mountain views plus a cliff walk, mountain scooters, epic zip line, and playground.

Bernese Oberland

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.

Valais

Engelberg Trübsee • Easy lake walk & theme trail for kids

Easy
1 h
3.3 k
40m
40m

An easy walk around an alpine lake with mountain views. Many amusements for children including a theme trail, huge playground, tall jump into an air pillow and pony rides. Suitable for strollers.