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Creux du Van • easy hike along the cliffs

Easy
1 h
4 k
90m
70m

Short hike along the top of an impressive natural rock arena in western Switzerland, with a half circle of sheer cliffs 150m tall.

Moorweg Gamperfin hike

Moderate
2.5 h
7.1 k
250m
250m

A pleasant wander through a moor with lots of wildflowers and mountain views in eastern Switzerland. End the hike at the gorgeous Voralpsee for a picnic on the lake shore.

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.

Seewis Narcissus Flower Trail

Easy
1.25 h
3.2 k
130m
120m

Wander through alpine meadows filled with wildflowers, ending at several narcissus fields that bloom mid-May to mid-June. I have a short loop for families and a longer hike if you want a full day outing.

Graubünden

Urwald Bödmeren mountain hike

Moderate
4 h
10.2 k
340m
340m

Lower elevation loop trail accessed by car near Muotathal, great for spring. Absolutely gorgeous with mountain views, flower filled alpine fields, limestone patches, thick forest, so much variety.

Batöni waterfalls at Weisstannen

Moderate
3 h
8 k
520m
520m

Hike up a narrow river valley to reach three big waterfalls and a bouncy suspension bridge.

Sattelegg – Chli aubrig Peak hike

Moderate
3 h
9.5 k
400m
400m

Beautiful mountain trail near Zürich, a good choice for early spring because it’s accessibly by car and relatively low elevation. A tough climb at times but the panorama views are worth the effort.

Etzel Kulm loop hike

Moderate
1 h
3 k
130m
130m

A short loop trail to a beautiful viewpoint over Lake Zürich and Swiss countryside with a restaurant and playground with panorama views.

Zurich Region

The Swiss Path Stage 4: Sisikon to Brunnen

Moderate
4 h
9.5 k
470m
500m

Our favorite section of the “Swiss Path” along Lake Luzern, with big mountain views and flower-filled farm fields. Great option for spring before gondolas open back up for summer.

Näfels Obersee Lake Hike

Easy
1 h
2.7 k
20m
20m

Easy walk for families around beautiful Swiss alpine lake south of Zurich. It feels a bit like a secret, hidden above rocky cliffs, reached by a narrow one lane road. Once you get there, it’s easy walking along the lake shore.

Reussquelle • Hike to the source of Reuss River

Challenging
4 h
11 k
420m
420m

Hike from the Gotthard pass up to the source of the Reuss river, hiking along a beautiful reservoir on the way.

Frick Sensory Trail

Easy
2 h
3.5 k

Theme trail for children with 8 interactive stations focused on the five senses. It’s an easy 3.5 km loop through a lush valley, cutting through farm fields and forests. Suitable for strollers.