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Rigi Panorama Trail: Shorter Version to Rigi Kaltbad

Easy
1.75 h
6 k
102m
414m

Easy hike on Mt Rigi through green alpine pastures with views of Lake Lucerne and optional cliff walk.

Lake Lucerne Region

Rotenthurm Kraftweg to Morgartenberg viewpoint

Moderate
3 h
9.6 k
410m
410m

Hike through meadows and forest to a panorama viewpoint across the countryside near Sattel and Einsiedeln.

Lake Lucerne Region

Waldstätterweg Stage 4: Horw to Alpnachstad

Moderate
4 h
11.4 k
671m
680m

Scenic hike through alpine meadows below Mt Pilatus, with spring flowers, mountain views, and quiet paths high above Lake Lucerne.

Lake Lucerne Region

Rigi Lake View Trail & Flower Path

Easy
1 h
4 k
21m
350m

Short and easy hike on Mt Rigi through alpine with stunning views of Lake Lucerne.

Lake Lucerne Region

25 Best Spring Hikes in Switzerland

The best hikes for spring in Switzerland (April to June), when most mountain resorts and trails are still covered in snow.

March in Switzerland: 18 Best Hikes for Early Spring

Hiking options for March, when the mountains are still covered in snow, including both winter hikes in the mountains and lowland trails that should be free from snow.

20 Best Hikes for May in Switzerland

Where to hike in Switzerland in May, with scenic spring trails by lakes and rivers, countryside walks, low-elevation mountains with early wildflowers.

20 Best Activities for Spring in Switzerland

Here are our favorite activities for spring Switzerland while you are waiting for the snow to melt, including hiking along rivers and lakes, walking through flower fields, admiring waterfalls, riding on boats, and touring charming villages.

Zurich in Spring: 20 Best Things to Do (April & May)

Hikes and other activities for spring in Zürich, Appenzell, Heidiland and Toggenburg regions.

Easter Weekend in Switzerland (2026): 20 Best Hikes & Activities

What to do on Easter weekend in April in Switzerland, including mountain viewpoints, hikes, boat rides, and other amusements.

Switzerland

Bernese Oberland in Spring • 20 Best Hikes & Activities

What to do in April and May in Interlaken, Jungfrau Region and Bernese Oberland: hikes, waterfalls, viewpoints, lakes, rivers, and gorges.

Bernese Oberland

Lucerne in Spring: 25 Best Activities for April & May

Spring hikes and activities in the Lucerne region, including mountain tops, lake cruises, low elevation hikes and scenic drives.