Hiking in the Summer
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Acquacrossa (Ticino)
A three-day hike, called the Sentiero alto, is an excellent way of getting to know this interesting valley up close and personal. The hike connects Loderio with Olivone. Sleep in Alp Püsced in a former alpine hut. Hikers can spend the next night either at the Ostello Cancorì in the ski resort Nara or in Alp Gorda.
Beatenberg (Bernese Oberland)
The views are unto themselves on this challenging ridge hike connecting the Niederhorn (1949 m.a.s.l.), easily accessible by chairlift, with Mt. Gemmenalphorn (2061 m.a.s.l.) and which veers down towards Habkern. The snowy peaks of the Bernese Alps vie with the karst cliffs of Hohgant and the Prealpine Region.
Brienzer Rothorn (Bernese Oberland)
The 2 1//2-half-hour-long ridge hike from Mt Rothorn by Brienz to Alp Schönbüel just above Lungern is a classic not only because of its phenomenal views but also because one has to take the steam train to get to the starting point. Once on the summit of the 2350-meter-high Rothorn, one hikes along the mountain ridge, enjoying the unfettered views from here.
Emmetten (Central Switzerland)
An hour's hike from the mountain station of the Emmetten - Niederbauen aerial cable-car leaves one in Niederbauen-Chulm (1923 m.a.s.l.), where the views are grandiose. See Lake Luzern, Mt. Bristen, Mt Pilatus, and Mt. Rigi.
Kandersteg (Bernese Oberland)
The six-day hiking tour around Mt. Wildstrubel is a singular alpine experience, as well as a challenge. It starts off in Kandersteg and crosses several hiking passes. It takes in Adelboden, Lenk, Crans-Montana, Leukerbad and the Lötschen Pass back into the Kander Valley.
Les Diablerets (Lake Geneva Region)
The high alpine hike overlooking the Ormont Valley affords some magnificent views. start off in Isenau, hike towards Métreile, La Lé and the Pic Chaussy (or around the mountain peak) to Les Mosses.
Les Diablerets (Lake Geneva Region)
This challenging four-day hike will make any naturist's heart beat higher. Not only will one see the most varied geological formations but also hike through rugged terrain, through gorges, wide-open hilltops, along quiet alpine lakes and idyllic ponds. While one's views constantly change, the one thing one does not lose sight of though is the massive Les Diablerets chain.
Maggia (Ticino)
A Ticino classic and a hike that takes some stamina is the five-hour Cristallina Tour. Start in Robiei in the Val Bavona, cross the Cristallino Pass and wind up in Ossasco in the Val Bedretto. This tour is dominated by views of glaciers, granite, gneiss, and mountain lakes.
Meiringen (Bernese Oberland)
Ambitious hikers will want to try their hand at this long distance hike called "Hintere Gasse" (backstreets) connecting Meiringen to Gsteig via Grosse and Kleine Scheidegg, Sefinenfurge, Hohtürli, Bonderchrinde, Hahnenmoos Pass, Trütlisberg Pass and Chrine. The hike generally lasts eight days.
Moléson (Fribourg Region)
The eastern face of Moléson, between Plan-Francey and Gros-Moléson, offers unexpected wealth when it comes to plant-life.
Pilatus (Central Switzerland)
Once on the Pilatus, one can do a brief tour around the Oberhaupt in only 20 minutes or climb the Esel in a quarter of an hour. A half-hour's hike will bring visitors to the Tomlishorn, the furthest peak. Here the views are colossal: 360° of mountains!
Schwägalp (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
Sitting in the mountain inn "Alter Säntis" and looking over to Mt. Altmann one wonders how there could possibly be a way that connects these two mountains. And indeed, it is not something vertigo-afflicted people should attempt.
Schwanden (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
The mountainous area between Sernf Valley and Linthal is not only interesting because of its beautiful landscape but also because it has an interesting history. In 1548, it was declared Europe's first hunting reserve. These days, there is a wondeful hiking trail that snakes right into the high alpine valley connecting Mettmenalp and Wildmad-Furggeli, the pass that crosses down into Elm.
Schwarzsee (Fribourg Region)
This easy, three-hour hike that connects French and German-speaking Switzerland begins in Schwarzsee. From here ascend to the Euschels Pass and continue to Jaun, the only Swiss-German village in the French-speaking Gruyères region. Indeed, the Euschels Pass itself is very close to the language barrier.
Splügen (Graubünden)
The landscape on either side of the Splügen
pass – between Thusis in Graubünden and
the small Italian town of Chiavenna – shows
traces of its 2,000-year history as a transit
route over the Alps.
St-Luc (Valais)
One of the prettiest hikes is the mountain tour up the Bella Tola, 3025 m.a.sl., the peak looming between Turtmann Valley and Val d'Anniviers. The hike lasts three hours from the mountain station of the funicular that brings one up to St-Luc - Tignousa, 2169 m.a.s.l. This spectacularly panoramic hike high above the Val d'Anniviers can be done by anyone who is reasonably in shape.
Zweisimmen (Bernese Oberland)
The tour which connects Mt. Rinderberg above Zwiesimmen and Mt. Hornberg near Gstaad is a ridge hike that is a dream come true: it is fairly easy and the hiking trails are very well-kept. The entire hike takes place at about an altitude of 2000 meters. The views are of the impressive peaks, firns and glaciers, as well as flower-bedecked alpine meadows. Ascend by chairlift and take a chairlift again at the end.
(Graubünden)
The Via Valtellina is an exemplary cultural route project that combines the pleasure of walking along a historical route with opportunities to enjoy its many cultural attractions.
Adelboden (Bernese Oberland)
High Alpine climbing fun at Ammertenspitz above Adelboden: From the open Hahnenmoos Pass to the precipitous Ammertenspitz and through the rock faces down to the wide plateau of the Engstligenalp - this is a breathtaking tour near the clouds for those who aren't afraid of heights.
Bettmerhorn/Bettmeralp (Valais)
The mountain trail from Bettmerhorn to Märjelensee (Märjelen Lake) is
heavily sign-posted and flagstones have been adjusted and straightened
to make the hike more comfortable. The hike's highlight is the famous
Märjelensee Lake at the glacier's edge, which filled nearly the entire
small valley a hundred years ago.
Casaccia (Graubünden)
"La Panoramica", Bergell mountain trail from Casaccia to the sunny village of Soglio.
Champéry (Valais)
A trekking tour that takes several days, through a nearly untouched, pristine, craggy natural world off the beaten track.
Chasseral (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
Mountain hike along the Jura Mountain Trail from Frinvillier up to the impressive peak of the Chasseral. A long but steady climb leads in several stages from Frinvillier up to the highest peak of the Bernese Jura, passing through the different types of vegetation that are typical of the Jura.
Ebenalp (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
Eggerberg (Valais)
The ridge path along the southern Lötschberg ramp from Hohtenn to Eggerberg/Lalden is one of Switzerland's best-known panorama routes and a classic for train fans, nature lovers and panorama addicts.
Engelberg (Central Switzerland)
The "4-Lake Hike" in the Jochpass region is certainly one of the most beautiful hikes in Central Switzerland.
Engelberg (Central Switzerland)
A hike over the Surenen Pass from Engelberg to the Urner Reusstal
Valley in the footsteps of the old mule-traders. This long hike can be
shortened by using the small Alp-cableways at the start and end of the
hike.
Fafleralp (Valais)
Breathtaking mountain hike from the Fafleralp up to the Anenhütte and back again
Fiesch (Valais)
The Gommer ridge path enables you to appreciate the landscapes of Oberwallis in their full grandeur. The ridge path leads along the sunny slope of Gom mountain without ever crossing the road.
Flüelen (Central Switzerland)
High above the Schächen Valley, between 1500 und 2000 m a.s.l., there is a fantastic mountain trail from Eggbergen via Rietlig up to the Klausen Pass.
Gd. Muveran (Valais)
From Derborence hike around the Muveran in four days.
Grindelwald (Bernese Oberland)
The alpine hike from Schynigen Platte (plateau) across Faulhorn up to First is a classic among the Bernese alpine hikes.
Märjelensee (Valais)
The mountain walk from the Fiescheralp via the Märjelensee to the Moosfluh leads through a mountain landscape like no other. It was with good reason that the Aletsch area became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2001. At the heart of the protected area, which extends from the Jungfrau to the Bietschhorn, stands the 24 km long and up to 900 m thick Aletsch Glacier, of course.
Rigi-Kaltbad (Central Switzerland)
As Switzerland's most visited mountain, Mt. Rigi has gained international fame.
Rivera bei Lugano (Ticino)
The ridge path hike across Monte Tamaro - Monte Lema is a hiking classic with stupendous views.
Seelisberg (Central Switzerland)
"The Swiss Path" was a gift to the people of Switzerland in 1991.
Aletschgebiet (Valais)
Tour the mountain ridge high above Bettmeralp and Riederalp and get a good view of both the Aletsch Glacier and the myriad of 4000-meter-high mountains in this area.
Kandersteg (Bernese Oberland)
When the Lötschberg Train began operating in 1913, it was not only the first electrified train in the Alps but was also considered one of the boldest designs in this part of the world.
Saas Grund (Valais)
The easy hike is one of the best ways to enter Saas Fee. There is a segment that can be termed panoramic with spectacular views onto the other side of the valley.
