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Tag: Ridge
Niederbauen Kulm • Hike to Mountain Peak with Lake Lucerne views
  • Challenging
  • 2.5 h
  • 5.3 k
  • 300m
  • 300m
A tough but short climb to the Niederbauen peak, with spectacular views over the cliffs to Lake Lucerne and mountain peaks in all directions.
Melchsee Frutt – Bonistock Ridge Trail
  • Moderate
  • 4 h
  • 10 k
  • 310m
  • 300m
Lots of variety on this hike, starting along a dramatic ridge, then walking under the rocky cliffs, then cutting through grassy fields. and finally meandering along the lake shore.
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.
Haldigrat ridge trail to Brisen peak
  • Challenging
  • 4.5 h
  • 9.5 k
  • 466m
  • 1248m
Gorgeous ridge hike near Lucerne up to the Brisen peak, with panorama views across the region.
La Videmanette • Amazing hike by spiky peaks!!!
  • Moderate
  • 2.5 h
  • 6.75 k
  • 420m
  • 420m
High mountain trail near Gstaad with breath-taking views along a dramatic ridge and through alpine pastures packed with wildflowers.
Gstaad Rinderberg “Alpine Magic” Ridge trail
  • Moderate
  • 2 h
  • 6.3 k
  • 150m
  • 370m
Safe and easy ridge trail with mountain views, good choice for children and novice hikers looking to stretch their skills. Restaurants and picnic areas along the way.
Schönhalden Guscha Gratweg • Hike along dramatic ridge
  • Challenging
  • 3 h
  • 7.5 k
  • 630m
  • 630m
Beautiful ridge hike near Flumserberg in Eastern Switzerland, accessed by a tiny private gondola, definitely locals only. The 7.5 km loop is long and tough enough to satisfy adults and short enough that older kids won’t take all day to complete it.
Hasliberg Skyline Trail (Horizontweg)
  • Moderate
  • 3.5 h
  • 10.2 k
  • 150m
  • 490m
A fantastic panorama trail with big mountain views and a lot of variety in the terrain, with ridges, lakes, grassy marshes, cliffs and snowy peaks.
Mt Pilatus near Lucerne • 10 Tips for your visit
How to visit this spectacular mountain viewpoint near Lucerne and best things to do like the summer toboggan, cliff walk, and dragon cave.
Schrattenfluh ridge hike
  • Challenging
  • 5 h
  • 10.3 k
  • 730m
  • 730m
Unique ridge trail hiking over a rocky limestone landscape filled with holes.
Hirzli Rundweg • Peak hike near Zürich
  • Challenging
  • 3 h
  • 7 k
  • 580m
  • 580m
Steep hike up to a mountain peak with gorgeous panorama views in Eastern Switzerland. Includes an animal sculpture path for kids. Popular with locals but not on the tourist radar at all.
Jura Crest Trail – Lägeren Ridge near Baden
  • Challenging
  • 4 h
  • 12.6 k
  • 584m
  • 840m
A special ridge hike with slanted rock slabs, which makes for some tricky footing, but also a very interesting and engaging trail to walk.

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