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Circular hiking trails offer the ability to start in one place and return there without having to return later. Not only is this practical for going home and back, it also makes the route more interesting – after all, you only pass each place once and get new impressions of the area throughout the walk.
Switzerland has circular hiking trails suitable for both beginners and advanced hikers. Families also love to use these routes for nature excursions as they are versatile. Such routes work not only in the mountains, but also in valleys, forests, gorges or, for example, water bodies. Depending on how you feel, you can choose the right gait. Last year we asked the community about the most beautiful circular hiking trails in Switzerland. These are tips from Blick readers:
1. Schynige Platte circular hiking trails BE
“At Schynigen Platte you can enjoy circular walking trails of various shapes, including a wonderfully nostalgic train ride.”
– Blick reader Caro
Example: Schynige Platte circular route
Distance: 5.3 kilometers
Duration: 2 hours
Difficulty level: medium
2. Rigi circular marches LU and SZ
“The D’Rigi is excellent. It was the right hiking trail for everyone, big or small.”
– Blick reader Murmi
Example: Rigi-Burggeist-Vitznaueralpen circular hiking trail
Distance: 5.3 kilometers
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Difficulty level: medium
3. Stoos circular walk SZ
«Stoos! From there hiking trail to Klingenstock by chairlift, then back to Fronalpstock. Then either take the chairlift or head back to Stoos. That’s three to four and a half hours in total. Spectacular views of Lake Uri and the Alps.»
– Blick reader Andrew Gamma
Distance: 9.1 kilometers
Duration: 3 hours, 30 minutes
Difficulty level: medium (information for hiking if you take the chairlift to Klingenstock and walk the rest)
4. Wasserauen circular walk AI
«Wasserauen to Seealpsee and from there in the direction of Ebenalp. Attention: don’t miss the Gasthaus Aescher! After Ebenalp, take the train to Wasserauen or walk back down.»
– Blick reader Martina
Distance: 9 kilometers
Duration: 4 hours, 20 minutes
Difficulty level: difficult (information for the circular hiking trail to Wassersauen)
5. Geological circular hiking trail Gamserugg SG
«The Geological Trail around Gamserrugg is beautiful and easy to do. The duration is about an hour and a half, the route is in Toggenburg. »
– Blick reader Claudio Turri
Distance: 5 kilometers
Duration: approximately 3 hours (if you want to read all 12 panels on the origin of Churfirsten along the way)
Difficulty level: Easy
6. Circular walking trail to Thomasee GR and UR in Pazolastock
– Blick reader Geni Kälin
The magnificent circular hiking trail in Pazolastock, which runs through the cantons of Graubünden and Uri, is not easily forgotten once you hike. Blick reader Geni Kälin gave us this tip. It goes from the Oberalp Pass, via Pazolastock, to Lake Toma, which is 2345 meters above sea level and is considered the source of the Rhine. The route requires a good level of conditioning but is well worth the effort as you are rewarded with many great views along the way. You can return via Maighels-Hüttenweg.
Distance: 9.8 kilometers
Duration: 4 hours, 10 minutes
Difficulty level: medium
7. Mutta circular route GR
You can take a walk around Mutta above Feldis GR. Ideal for families with small children. There is also a mountain inn with three small restaurants and a restaurant.»
– Blick reader Berger
Example of a slightly longer circular walk there: Panoramaweg Feldis
Distance: 6.3 kilometers
Duration: 1 hour 50 minutes
Difficulty: Easy ( Information for Panoramaweg Feldis)
8. Hallwilersee-Rundweg AG and LU
«Around Lake Hallwil with a visit to Hallwyl AG Castle.»
– Blick reader Pius Lang
Distance: 21 kilometers
Duration: 5 hours, 15 minutes
Difficulty level: medium
9. Panorama trail Visperterminen VS
«The panorama road above Visperterminen by train to Giw, 2000 m above sea level. and then it starts with a wonderful view of the Mischabel group, through the pine forest, then over the wooded line up to Gibidem at 2350 m above sea level. Fascinating view of the Matterhorn, Weisshorn, Bietschorn, Nanztal and more. Then when you go to Gibidumsee at an altitude of 2200 m above sea level, you feel like you are on another planet, simply amazing! Then, head back to Giw, where you can enjoy a plate of Valais with one or more glasses of Heida wine from Europe’s highest vineyard in the mountain restaurant. The duration of the walk: about two and a half hours.»
– Blick reader Rolf Zimmermann
Distance: 10.3 kilometers
Duration: 3 hours, 45 minutes
Difficulty level: Easy
10. Creux-du-Van circular walk NE
– Blick reader Nicole Bittl
From Noiraigue NE you can take a wonderful circular hike to Creux du Van, also known as the «Swiss Grand Canyon». Blick reader Nicole Bittl recommends this four and a half hour tour to the community. The most impressive are the 160-metre-high rock faces and the huge valley basin in the Val du Travers.
Distance: 14.2 kilometers
Duration: 4 hours, 35 minutes
difficulty: medium
Source : Blick
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