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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

Niederhorn Panorama Ridge Hike

Moderate
1.5 h
4.5 k
110m
110m

Spectacular ridge hike with dramatic cliffs on one side and a sweeping panorama of the Jungfrau region mountains on the other. Suitable for families.

Bernese Oberland

Hoher Kasten: Family Hike to Forstseeli Lake

Moderate
3.5 h
9 k
150m
570m

Hike from Hoher Kasten peak near Appenzell down to a pretty lake in a forest, ending with a fun mountain scooter ride.

Elm “Giant Forest” Theme Trail

Easy
1.5 h
2.6 k
50m
60m

Fun hiking trail for kids with activities, including a giant xylophone, an obstacle course, and small suspension bridge. Plus a playground with trampolines and scooter run.

Marbachegg panorama trail to Kemmeriboden

Moderate
2.5 h
7.8 k
150m
610m

Leisurely hike starting from the top of a cable car, then on a road leading to an alpine dairy, then down the mountain through alpine pastures.

Reichenbach Falls near Interlaken

Easy
.6 k
50m

Ride a vintage funicular to view these famous waterfalls near Interlaken. Optional short hike along the falls and mountain scooter ride.

Bernese Oberland

Klewenalp Trail & Alpine Playground

Easy
2 h
5.5 k
70m
360m

Beautiful mountain area near Lucerne, a good choice for families with its easy trail, two big playgrounds and a fun scooter ride down the mountain.

Lake Lucerne Region

Niederrickenbach to Stockhütte Hike

Moderate
2.5 h
7.1 k
97m
570m

From the top of a tiny self-service gondola, this mountain hike wanders through alpine meadows and forests, ending at another cable car with a restaurant, a playground and mountain scooters.

Talalpsee • Hike to alpine lake & mountain scooter ride

Easy
1.5 h
4.4 k
180m
180m

Chair lift then short hike to a pretty alpine lake with mountain views, picnic area and café. Plus an alpine playground and 6 km mountain scooter run.

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At many mountains in Switzerland, you can ride hand-brake scooters and go carts several km down the mountain. Here are our favorites.

Switzerland

Hiking Fail: Lost Child!

Find out what happens when your child speeds ahead and gets lost on the mountain. Hint: the mountain SOS team might be mobilized.

10 Exciting and Unique Adventures in Switzerland

Some fun extras to give the kids a little thrill while traveling in Switzerland, including steep funiculars, long suspension bridges, fast alpine coasters and challenging ropes courses.