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Mettmenalp Kärpfbrugg Hike • Circular trail in the Glarnerland mountains

Moderate
2.5 h
7 k
400m
400m

Mountain hike looping through Europe’s oldest wildlife reserve with a dramatic natural land bridge over a raging river.

Eastern Switzerland

Piz Nair Corviglia • Mountain Peak Views & Lake Hike

Moderate
1.75 h
4 k
0m
480m

Ride a cable car to the top of this peak for spectacular views of the Engadin region. Optional hike down to bright blue reservoir.

Tremorgio • Walk Around Alpine Lake

Easy
2 h
3 k
90m
90m

A short walk around this beautiful alpine lake in Ticino, with big grassy areas for running around, and lots of places to build a fire and have a picnic. There are a couple waterfalls and rivers flowing into the lake, which makes fun places to jump around and throw rocks.

Ticino

Mettmenalp • Easy walk around alpine lake

Easy
2.2 k
50m
30m

Short hike around an alpine reservoir with a beautiful forest and mountain views. The trail has several play stations for kids, picnic areas with fire pits and a restaurant nearby.

Furtschellas Wasserweg • Hike to six mountain lakes

Moderate
2.5 h
6 k
330m
330m

Mountain trail visiting six beautiful alpine lakes with panorama views across the Engadin region and reflections of the peaks above.

Türlersee – Easy Lake Walk & Swimming

Easy
1.5 h
4 k
80m
80m

Walk around this small lake near Zurich is nestled in a quiet valley. Possible year round. Swimming and SUP in summer.

Mattmarksee • Hike around alpine lake

Easy
2.5 h
8 k
70m
70m

An easy walk around a charming alpine reservoir with lots of waterfalls and a gorgeous river. A good choice for a half-day outing while in the Saastal area.

Corvatsch Murtèl to Val Roseg Hike

Moderate
5.5 h
13.5 k
100m
1030m

Lots of variety on this trail to the famed Val Roseg in the Engadin: a peaceful alpine lake, glaciers, river valley, forest, mountain peaks. The full trail is quite long one but I have two shorter alternatives for families, including a horse carriage option.

Melchsee-Frutt Lake Walk

Easy
2 k
10m
20m

The short, easy walk along these beautiful alpine lakes is a wonderful option for families with little kids and visitors with limited mobility that still want to experience the alps.

Lützelsee • Easy lake walk near Zürich

Easy
1 h
3 k
20m
10m

Easy obstacle-free walk around a pretty lake, good for little kids, strollers and anyone who enjoys a relaxing stroll.

Lucerne Rotsee lake walk

Easy
2 h
6.4 k
20m
20m

Walk around a lovely little lake right in Luzern city but nestled in a quiet green valley so you feel far away from the tourist buzz.

Voralpsee • walk around alpine lake

Easy
1.5 h
3.6 k
50m
50m

Beautiful alpine lake nestled in the mountains, happily accessible by car or bus, great for a spring outing.