Breathtaking hiking trails in Switzerland

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1. Three Lakes Walk in the Canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden

This daily hike offers breathtaking scenery. On the way you pass the famous Seealpsee, Fälensee and Sämtisersee. Hiking is also worthwhile on hot days, as the mountain lakes are pleasantly cool. Fälensee is particularly suitable for swimming.

Start: Wasserauen AI
Target: Brulisau AI
Duration: 6h 30min
Length: 17.34 kilometers
Difficulty level: medium
Suitable season: June – October

2. Creux du Van in the Val de travers district 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 the weather and snow conditions.)

3. Hike to the Oberblegisee in the canton of Glarus

This strenuous but worthwhile hike through the canton of Glarus takes you through 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 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 in the cantons of Bern and Obwalden – Melchsee-Frutt

This easy hike begins with a gondola and chair climb. This is followed by knee-friendly climbs and descents and a wealth of dining options.

Start: Engstlensee BE – chairlift station
Destination: Melchsee-Frutt (mountain station) – cable car
Duration: 3 hours
Length: 10 kilometers
Difficulty level: easy
Suitable season: April – October

5. St. Five Lakes Walk 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 stunning 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 (Inform yourself of snow conditions in advance, 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 hike around Gastlosen in western Switzerland offers a wonderful panoramic view of the surrounding mountains.

Start: from Musersberg, Jaun FRI
Flights to Musersbergli, Jaun Fri
Duration: 4h
Length: 11 kilometers
Difficulty level: medium
Suitable season: May – October

7. Gratweg on the Stoos, Canton of Schwyz

The hike begins in 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 chairlift ride to Klingenstock. From there the ridge road leads to Fronalpstock and offers wonderful panoramic views 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. Hike to Lake Cauma in the canton of Graubünden

You can easily reach the beautiful Cauma Lake from Flims GR. In the summer the lake is converted into a swimming pool. The perfect end to a nice walk.

Start: Flims Waldhaus GR
Destination: Lake Cauma
Duration: 2 hours 25 minutes
Length: 9.4 kilometers
Difficulty level: easy
Suitable season: All year (Ask in advance about snow conditions and possibly closed roads.)

9. High altitude hike from Brienzer Rothorn over 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 pine forest. The beautiful, almost idyllic scenery also inspires those who choose to travel in the area by bus.

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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