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Eiger Glacier Trail in the Jungfrau Region

Moderate
3.5 h
10.8 k
100m
1146m

Mountain hike through the alps below the Eiger glacier, with views of Mürren and Wenge, occasionally dipping through forests.

Bernese Oberland

Hoch Gumme Peak Hike at Schönbüel

Challenging
4.5 h
11.5 k
860m
860m

Circular mountain trail to dramatic ridge leading to a peak viewpoint over Lake Brienz and Jungfrau Region.

Lake Lucerne Region

Balmer Grätli Ridge Trail

Moderate
2.5 h
6.3 k
555m
555m

Circular trail up to high mountain ridge and traverse through alpine meadows.

Lake Lucerne Region

Malbun Fürstin-Gina-Weg Trail

Challenging
4 h
10.4 k
480m
830m

Loop trail along the ridge above Malbun Liechtenstein, leading to the Augstenberg peak and Pfälzerhütte mountain hut.

Eastern Switzerland

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

Ebenalp Schäfler Ridge Hike

Moderate
3 h
7.3 k
460m
490m

Challenging and risky trail along the famous Schäfler ridge, hiking around and under the beautiful spiky Alpstein peaks. Only for experienced hikers that are comfortable with risk.

Eastern Switzerland

10 Best Ridge Hikes in Switzerland

We love the drama of ridge hikes, with steep cliffs and sweeping panorama views. Here are ten of our favorite ridge hikes in Switzerland that we’ve done as a family.

Stoos Ridge Hike • Klingenstock to Fronalpstock

Moderate
2 h
4.4 k
290m
300m

Ride the steepest funicular in the world up to this gorgeous ridge hike near Lucerne.

Lake Lucerne Region

Schynige Platte Ridge Trail

Moderate
2 h
6.2 k
190m
190m

Stunning trail along ridge near Interlaken with mountain views, dramatic cliffs, and meadows filled with wildflowers.

Bernese Oberland

Saxer Lücke Hike • Easy Trail to Famous Viewpoint

Moderate
2.5 h
6 k
240m
240m

Short hike to the spectacular Saxer Lücke viewpoint in the Appenzell region, with optional detour to the beautiful Fälensee lake for lunch with the best Rösti in Switzerland.

Eastern Switzerland

Hoch Ybrig Panorama Ridge Hike

Moderate
2 h
5 k
0m
330m

Easy and safe ridge hike near Zurich with fantastic mountain views. Fun extras including a super long zip line and playground with bouncy castles.

Lake Lucerne Region

Riederalp Aletsch Glacier Panorama Hike

Easy
1 h
2 k
10m
120m

Admire the impressive Aletsch glacier from the top of the Riederalp gondola and enjoy a leisurely stroll along a short panorama trail.