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Challenging
4.5 h
10 k
430m
760m

A challenging hike to five beautiful alpine lakes scattered along an impressive landscape shaped by glaciers.

Eastern Switzerland

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

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.

Gelmerbahn: How to Visit and Lake Hike

Moderate
2 h
4.5 k
120m
120m

Ride a super steep open-air funicular to a hike around beautiful alpine lake, with waterfalls and lots of wild blueberries to gather.

Bernese Oberland

Mt Pilatus Golden Round Trip: boat cruise + mountain excursion

Visit Mt Pilatus near Lucerne on a full day excursion including riding on a boat, cogwheel train, and cable car. Optional mountain hike and alpine slide.

Lake Lucerne Region

Schönhalden Gampergalt – Easy Snowshoe Trail

Moderate
1.5 h
3.6 k
230m
230m

Short and easy snowshoe loop through open meadows with mountain views and some shady forest. Good for beginners.

Eastern Switzerland

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

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.

Stanserhorn • Gorgeous mountain viewpoint near Lucerne

Easy
.5 h
1 k
30m
50m

Ride a funicular, then a special cable car with an open air roof to the top of Stanserhorn at 1898m, with spectacular panorama views overlooking Lake Lucerne.

Lake Lucerne Region

Oeschinensee Panorama Hike

Moderate
3.5 h
8.5 k
430m
430m

Spectacular hike above the gorgeous Oeschinensee lake, with panorama views of mountain peaks, waterfalls and the bright blue lake water. Best for those with hiking experience and no fear of heights.

Bernese Oberland

Brüsti Snowshoe Hike

Moderate
2 h
4 k
300m
300m

Short snowshoe hike through pretty forests and alpine meadows at a tiny mountain resort near Lucerne with many dramatic peaks in view.

Lake Lucerne Region

Oeschinensee: How to Visit, Hikes & Insider Tips

Easy
1.5 h
4 k
110m
110m

Practical tips for visiting this gorgeous lake in the Bernese Oberland including how to skip the line, hiking maps, best activities, and where to eat and stay.

Bernese Oberland