Breathtaking hiking routes in Switzerland
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- 17 May 2022
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1. Three-lake hike in the canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden
This day hike offers breathtaking scenery. On the way you pass the famous Seealpsee, the Fälensee and the Sämtisersee. The hike is also worthwhile on hot days, as the mountain lakes are pleasantly cool. The Fälensee is particularly suitable for swimming.
Start: Wasserauen AI
Destination: Brülisau AI
Duration: 6h 30min
Length: 17.34 kilometers Degree
of difficulty: medium
Suitable season: June - October
2. Creux du Van in the Val de travers in the canton of Neuchâtel
The Creux du Van is known as the «Grand Canyon of Switzerland». On this circular hike, you can marvel at the 160-metre, natural rock arena in the Val de Travers.
Start: Noiraigue, Val-de-Travers NE
Destination: Noiraigue, Val-de-Travers NE
Duration: 4h 35min Distance
: 14.2 kilometers
Difficulty: high
Suitable season: March – October (Check route and weather conditions beforehand. Depending on the weather and snow conditions, the route may be closed or interrupted.)
3. Hike to Oberblegisee in the canton of Glarus
This strenuous but worthwhile hike in the canton of Glarus takes you through a secluded, beautiful area with a magnificent view of the canton of Glarus and the surrounding mountains. The highlight is the Oberblegisee, which is about halfway along the hike and is perfect for a picnic stop.
Start: Schwanden GL
Destination: Braunwald GL
Duration: 6h 30min
Length: 15.3 kilometers
Difficulty: medium
Suitable season: June - October
4. Engstlenalp - Melchsee-Frutt in the canton of Bern
This easy hike begins with a gondola and chair ascent. Knee-friendly ascents and descents and numerous catering options follow.
Start: Engstlensee BE – chair lift
station Destination: Melchsee-Frutt (mountain station) – gondola
Duration: 3 hours
Length: 10 kilometers
Degree of difficulty: easy
Suitable season: April - October
5. Five Lakes Hike on the Pizol in the Canton of St. Gallen
This hike leads past the five crystal clear mountain lakes Wangersee, Wildsee, Schottensee, Schwarzsee and Baschalvasee. The strenuous hike is rewarded with a wonderful view of the eastern Swiss Alps.
Start: Wangs-Pizol (Pizolhütte)
Destination: Wangs-Pizol (Gaffia)
Duration: 3h 50min
Length: 10 kilometers
Difficulty: high
Suitable season: June - October (Inform yourself about snow conditions beforehand, start early enough and make sure you have good mountain equipment. )
6. All about the guestless people in the canton of Fribourg
The four-hour circular hike around the Gastlosen in western Switzerland offers a wonderful panoramic view of the surrounding mountains.
Start: Musersbergli, Jaun FR
Destination: Musersbergli, Jaun FR
Duration: 4 hours
Length: 11 kilometers
Difficulty: medium
Suitable season: May - October
