1. Three lakes hike in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden
This day hike offers breathtaking views. On the way you pass the famous Seealpsee, Fälensee and Sämtisersee. Hiking is also beneficial on hot days, as the mountain lakes are pleasantly cool. Fälensee is particularly suitable for swimming.
Start: Wasserauen AI
Destination: Brulisau AI
Duration: 6h 30min
Length: 17.34 kilometers
Difficulty level: medium
Suitable season: June – October
2. Creux du Van, Val de traverse in the canton of Neuchatel
Creux du Van is known as “Switzerland’s Grand Canyon”. Admire the 160-metre natural rock arena in Val de Travers on this circular walk.
Start: Noiraigue, Val-de-Travers NE
Destination: Noiraigue, Val-de-Travers NE
Duration: 4 hours 35 minutes
Length: 14.2 kilometers
Difficulty level: high
Suitable season: March – October (Get information about the route and weather conditions in advance. The route may be closed or interrupted depending on weather and snow conditions.)
3. Hike to Oberblegisee in the canton of Glarus
This strenuous but worthwhile hike in the canton of Glarus takes you to a beautiful secluded area with stunning views of the canton of Glarus and the surrounding mountains. The highlight is the Oberblegisee, which is about halfway through the hike and is perfect for a picnic break.
Start: Schwanden GL
Destination: Braunwald GL
Duration: 6h 30min
Length: 15.3 kilometers
Difficulty level: medium
Suitable season: June – October
4. Engstlenalp – Melchsee-Frutt in the cantons of Bern and Obwalden
This easy hike begins with a gondola and chair climb. This is followed by knee-friendly ups and downs and a plethora of dining options.
Start: Engstlensee BE – chairlift station
Destination: Melchsee-Frutt (mountain station) – gondola lift
Duration: 3h
Length: 10 kilometers
Difficulty level: easy
Suitable season: April – October
5. St. Five Lakes Hike in Pizol in the Canton of Gallen
This hike crosses five crystal clear mountain lakes Wangersee, Wildsee, Schottensee, Schwarzsee, and Baschalvasee. The strenuous hike is rewarded with wonderful views of the eastern Swiss Alps.
Start: Wangs-Pizol (Pizolhütte)
Destination: Wangs-Pizol (Gaffia)
Duration: 3h 50min
Length: 10 kilometers
Difficulty level: high
Suitable season: June – October (Learn ahead of time about snow conditions, start early enough, and make sure you have good mountain gear.)
6. All about the homeless people in the canton of Friborg
The four-hour circular walk around Gastlosen in western Switzerland offers wonderful panoramic views of the surrounding mountains.
Start: from Musersberg, Jaun FRI
Destination: Musersbergli, Jaun Cum
Duration: 4s
Length: 11 kilometers
Difficulty level: medium
Suitable season: May – October
7. Gratweg at the Stoos, Canton Schwyz
The hike starts at Stoos, at an altitude of 1,300 meters above sea level. You can go up with the funicular. This is followed by a short hike through the mountain village and a ride on the chairlift to Klingenstock. From there, the ridge road leads to Fronalpstock and offers a wonderful panoramic view of the central Swiss mountains and Lake Lucerne.
Start: Stoos, Klingenstock
Target: Stoos, Fronalpstock
Duration: 2 hours
Length: 4 kilometers
Difficulty level: easy
Suitable season: June – October
8. Hiking to Lake Cauma in the canton of Graubünden
From Flims GR you can easily reach the beautiful Cauma Lake. In the summer the lake is converted into a swimming pool. The perfect end to a beautiful walk.
Start: Flims Waldhaus GR
Destination: Lake Cauma
Duration: 2 hours 25 minutes
Length: 9.4 kilometers
Difficulty level: easy
Suitable season: All year (Learn ahead of time about snow conditions and possibly closed routes.)
9. High altitude hike from Brienzer Rothorn via Arnihaaggen in the canton of Bern
This route is one of the most spectacular rope walks in Switzerland. On the hike in central Switzerland, you’ll pass, among other things, the popular Lake Brienz. The highlight of the route is the steam-powered cog railway, which runs from Brienz to the summit and offers a beautiful view.
Start: Brienzer Rothorn, Rothorn Kulm mountain station
Destination: Brünig Pass, Meiringen
Duration: 5 hours 50 minutes
Length: 12.5 kilometers
Difficulty level: medium to high
Suitable season: July – October
10. Hike to Lago Saoseo in the canton of Graubünden
Lago Saoseo is one of the most beautiful mountain lakes in Switzerland. It is in the middle of a spruce forest. The beautiful, almost idyllic scenery also inspires those who choose to travel in the region by PostBus.
Start: Sfazù, bus stop
Destination: Sfazù, bus stop
Duration: 4 hours 40 minutes
Length: 15 kilometers
Difficulty level: medium
Suitable season: May – October
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