Artworks, Kneipp ponds and more: five extraordinary hiking routes in Switzerland

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There are beautiful hiking trails all over Switzerland. Blick and OCHSNER SPORT’s 26 Summits hiking challenge offers something for everyone. Among the 26 peaks in 26 cantons, there is a route suitable for both beginners and advanced hikers. Trail runners can also find inspiration for their next trip here. Even those looking for special hiking trails will find what they are looking for in the 26 peaks: These five extraordinary walks are guaranteed to provide variety.

The AargauSüd high trail is 16.2 kilometers long and is suitable for fit families or trail runners. The walk starts in Reinach AG and extends to Homberg and Wandflue, among other places. One of the highlights of the route is the Gränich sandstone caves, located shortly before the end of the walk. From 1820 to 1860, sandstone quarried here was used in various buildings in the area. Today the caves are a popular travel destination for young and old.

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The hiking trail to Waldenburg, built in 1200, is located in the canton of Baselland and is ideal for families. Anyone interested in history has much to offer along the way. The 11.9 kilometer long route starts from Langenbruck BL and leads, among other things, to Belchenfluh, past the “Hauenstein Fortification” defensive system, through the Rehhag nature reserve and to the “Panzerturm Lauchfluh” observation point. At the end of the walk, you reach the ruins of Waldenburg Castle, located on a rocky ridge.

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Enjoy art while walking; This is possible at Rehberger-Weg in Basel. The trip is ideal for families and trail running beginners can also master it. Even though this walking route, which exceeds five kilometers in total, does not go into the mountains, you pass through a heavenly nature. On the way you will pass 24 colorful landmarks created by German sculptor Tobias Rehberger (57). If you want, you can also book guided tours and learn more about the works of art.

Guided walks along the Rehberger-Weg cost 12 francs per person and must be booked in advance.

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The 16.1 kilometer hike to Faux d’Enson starts in Damvant JU and is also suitable for families who enjoy trail running or hiking. Shortly after the start of this walk, you can head towards the Réclère caves. There you can admire the cathedral, the largest stalagmite in Switzerland, on a 1.5 kilometer tour. You should remember to wear warm clothing, as the temperature in the cave system is only around seven degrees. The rest of the walk runs partly along the French border, offering a great view from the observation tower at Faux d’Enson and leading up to Chevenez JU.

The entrance fee to the caves is 7 francs for children aged 7-15 and 11 francs per person for adults.

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On this 16-kilometer-long hike in the canton of Lucerne, you can enjoy magnificent mountain views at many places along the way. It starts from the Escholzmatt train station and the route leads through fields, through the forest and onto the high path to Beichlenkreuz. On the way back, you will hike across the steppe towards Flühli LU. If you want, you can visit the “Schwandalp” Kneipp facility in the middle of nature and do something good for your system. Purifying water in cold water is healthy and increases blood circulation.

The entrance fee to the Kneipp facility is three francs per person for children up to twelve years old, and five francs per person for teenagers and adults.

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Source : Blick