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Tag: Spring Hiking
10 Spring walks near Zurich for April
Spring nature walks near Zürich that are possible in April while the snow is still melting on higher elevations.
17 Spring Flower Hikes in Switzerland (April to June)
Our favorite spring flower hikes in Switzerland for April to June, to see cherry blossoms, crocus, narcissus, dandelions and wildflowers.
Bannalpsee alpine lake hike
  • Easy
  • 1 h
  • 3.5 k
  • 20m
  • 140m
Easy hike to a quiet alpine lake surrounded by tall mountains. It’s a locals only place, unknown by tourists.
Zug Alpine Panorama Trail
  • Easy
  • 3.5 h
  • 11.6 k
  • 200m
  • 500m
Pretty springtime hike through flower-filled hills near Zug. A shorter obstacle-free version included.
Staubbach Falls in Lauterbrunnen
  • Easy
  • .3 h
  • .5 k
  • 50m
  • 50m
How to visit this famous waterfall in Lauterbrunnen, the third tallest in Switzerland, plus tips for your visit.
Ebenalp & Berggasthaus Aescher: How to visit the famous cliff restaurant
  • Moderate
  • 1 h
  • 1.4 k
  • 120m
  • 120m
Short hike to the famous cliff restaurant near Appenzell with a fun cable car ride and spectacular mountain views.
Mt. Rigi Panorama Trail (Rigi Kulm to Rigi Scheidegg)
  • Easy
  • 3 h
  • 8.2 k
  • 230m
  • 320m
Easy mountain trail with panorama views near Zurich and Lucerne, with an optional cliff walk, restaurants, picnic areas and fun playground. It’s wide gravel path, suitable for strollers.
Giessbach Falls near Interlaken
  • Easy
  • 2 k
  • 270m
  • 270m
Ride a ferry and vintage funicular to these gorgeous waterfalls near Interlaken with optional short hike & lunch at Grand Hotel Giessbach.
Altnauer apple tree trail
  • Easy
  • 2 h
  • 4 k
  • 80m
  • 80m
Enjoy apple blossom flowers on this spring hike in eastern Switzerland with activities for children as you walk thru the apple orchards.
Zürich Spring Flowers – 13 Best Places to Enjoy Them
The best places in Zürich city to enjoy the spring flowers and a calendar of when they appear so you won’t miss any of your favorites.
Seerenbach Falls: Walensee Hike from Betlis
  • Easy
  • 1.5 h
  • 3.5 k
  • 110m
  • 110m
Short hike along the Walensee lake to some of the tallest waterfalls in Switzerland. Start with a ferry ride across the lake. For kids, there is a treasure hunt theme trail and small playground.
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.

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Hi! I’m Tanya and our family has been living & hiking in Switzerland since 2005, collecting dozens of fun hikes and activities for all ages and abilities. More about us…

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