Hiking in spring

It's a "classic": the popular hiking tour near Lake Biel - from Magglingen across Mt. Twannberg down to Twann.

A romantic hike leads from Grellingen on the river Birs through the green, densely forested gorge of the river Ibach to the little village of Meltingen.

The landmark peak of Monte San Giorgio is easily recognized as it rises between two arms of Lake Lugano. Its perfect emplacement make it the ideal vantage point. But the spectacular views come at a price: the ascent is long and arduous. What a good thing then that extensive chestnut forests line the way, giving hikers the well-deserved shade. On the descent be sure to stop by the Alpe Brusino, where three ancient, gnarled chestnut forests hold court.

Uferwanderung von Aarau nach Schinznach Bad und weiter nach Brugg

The chestnut round-tour from Arosio offers not just tranquil chestnut groves, but also beautiful views of Malcantone.

From the town of Avenches, which during Roman times was the capital of the Helvetians, a tranquil and easily hiked trail takes you through villages and gently rolling hills to Payerne.

Walk with lots of views along the vineyard trail from Biel/Bienne to La Neuveville

Flachwanderung von Bremgarten dem Reussufer entlang bis nach Mellingen

No other lake in Switzerland has the kind of blue color that Lake Brienz has.

Strong fragrance of mimosas, well-tended Palm Gardens and simply unsurpassable views of the deep-blue Lago Maggiore.

Far in the north-west a corner of Switzerland juts out into French territory - the Ajoie.

The Granary Trail extends from Granges-Marnand to Echallens, winding through dreamy villages, across gently rolling hills, past agricultural land and through shady deciduous forests. Depending on the starting point and the stage chosen for your hike, you will find farming families who will be happy to show you the farm.

Architectural masterpieces of carpentry from Oberwil to Erlenbach in the Simmental valley.

Short walk on the Jura Mountain Trail from Baden via the Gebenstorfer Horn to Brugg

This hike which starts right in the center of Geneva is one of the best opportunities to get to know Rousseau's city.

The wine road leads via Bourdigny-Choully, Peissy and Russin to Dardagny and concludes with the wine studies trail.

The entire course of the Allondon, a tributary of the Rhone, is a floodplain biotope of national significance.

Appenzellerland and the Lake Constance Region in all its splendor.

A "Royal Hike" on the Thurgau Circuit - the stretch from Kreuzlingen via Ermatingen to Steckborn.

The hike from Lausanne through the vineyards of Lavaux to Vevey has first class views.

Lauterbrunnen means "many fountains". Throughout the entire valley, a total of 72 waterfalls cascade from the mountains.

The lovely vineyards on the Waadtland side of Léman are among the most beautiful in Switzerland.

Pfynwald, Europe's largest pine forest, lies in the midst of a large natural and cultivated landscape between Siders, Salgesch, Varen and Leuk/Susten.

The hike from Lugano-Paradiso across San Salvatore down to Morcote is a highlight in the life of a hiker.

Experience the authentic villages described in the world famous novel " Heidi" by Johanna Spyri

The hiking tour near the French border leads from the Leymen Valley to the Laufen Valley. Between the 2 valleys, the striking mountain ridge of the Blauen is visible from afar.

Forests, vineyards, agricultual land, meadows and even sandstone rocks - The wineland around Zürich is multi-facetted.

Walk along the Jakobsweg along the side of Lake Geneva, from Morges into the wine-growing area of La Côte

Every so often the forests on the hilltop of Pfannenstiel open up and allow fantastic views.

This mountain trail can be hiked all year round, but it is particularly beautiful in the spring, when all the cherry trees are have blossomed.