High mountain hikes
Select your Region:
Arosa (Graubünden)
Baden (Zurich (Region))
Brè (Ticino)
Brigels/Breil, Waltensburg, Andiast (Graubünden)
Bürgenstock (Central Switzerland)
Chasseral (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
Davos (Graubünden)
Hoch über dem berühmten Luftkurort Davos führt von der Bergstation Parsenn ein gut ausgebauter Panoramaweg fast horizontal zum Strelapass.
Eriz (Bernese Oberland)
Gotthard (Ticino)
Grimentz (Valais)
Grindelwald (Bernese Oberland)
Habkern (Bernese Oberland)
Ibergeregg (Central Switzerland)
Morgins (Valais)
Rigi (Central Switzerland)
Rougemont (Lake Geneva Region)
Simplon (Valais)
Uetliberg (Zurich (Region))
Wald (Zurich (Region))
Wald - Bachtel - Steg. Die Hügel und Berge rund ums obere Tösstal eignen sich ausgezeichnet für ausgedehnte Wander- und Biketouren.
Wasserfallen (Basel Region)
Wildhaus (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
Zweisimmen (Bernese Oberland)
Flims (Graubünden)
The curious rock formations of the Flimserstein make for an excellent vantage point onto the Surselva.
St. Moritz (Graubünden)
The lake region of the Upper Engadine is one of the most unforgettable areas of Switzerland. This high plateau is dotted with sparkling lakes and ancient villages that are built in the unmistakable local architecture.
St. Moritz (Graubünden)
The route from der Alp Languard to Muottas Muragl showcases some of the Upper Engadine's most beautiful vistas.
Braunwald (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
The alpine route connecting Braunwald to Lake Oberblegi and down to Schwanden leads hikers through the weird rock formations of the moranes of the Glaernisch Range.
Braunwald (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
This is a short but interesting hike full of local legends that date back to medieval times.
St.Gallen (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
This hike showcases the pretty areas of Appenzell and the region around Lake Constance. Hike through lush green meadows, pass by farms hundreds of years old, and glean sight of Lake Constance, Europe's largest lake.
St.Gallen (Eastern Switzerland / Liechtenstein)
The high alpine route from the Schwägalp to Appenzell via Kronberg is a wonderful hike.
Engelberg (Central Switzerland)
There are many hikes around Engelberg, but this route, from Brunni to the Bannalp is probably among the prettiest. There are grand views from nearly the entire trail.
Flüelen (Central Switzerland)
High above the Schächen Valley there is a dizzyingly high alpine route, in the realm of 1500-2000 meters above sea level that connects Eggbergen to the Klausen Pass, passing through Rietlig.
Rigi-Kaltbad (Central Switzerland)
'Rigi: the Queen of the Mountains' is the slogan of the Rigi Train. And indeed, the view from the summit is fit for royalty.
Rigi-Kaltbad (Central Switzerland)
Mt.Rigi offers a cornucopia of hikes but the hike from Rigi- Kaltbad to the Urmiberg is one of the prettiest and most popular ones.
Col du Pillon / Galcier 3000 / Gstaad / Les Diablerets (Bernese Oberland)
There are few hikes that offer as much variety as this one: take the brand-new cable-car to Glacier3000, where the mountain station restaurant was designed by star architect Mario Botta.
Grindelwald (Bernese Oberland)
Mt.Eiger is responsible for many myths. Especially legendary is-and remains-the mountain's North Face.
Schönried (Bernese Oberland)
Young and old consider this hiking tour from Mt. Rinderberg to the Horneggli, passing by Gandlauenengrat, a favorite.
Schönried (Bernese Oberland)
The hiking area of Gstaad - Saanenmöser always has some visual surprises and spectacular views onto mountains galore.
Charmey (Fribourg Region)
Charmey is surrounded by lovely vantage points. One of the prettiest is the Vounetse. From here, enjoy the interplay between the different mountain ranges.
Chexbres (Lake Geneva Region)
Hikers will find a special treat on this hike that passes through the famous wine-making villages of Epesses and St. Saphorin, among others: breath-taking views onto the lake.
Chexbres (Lake Geneva Region)
High above Vevey towers the mountain known as Les Pléiades. Here, there is a thematic trail called Astro Pléiades that focuses on the cosmos, the planets and our sun system, dedicated to Swiss austronaut Claude Nicollier.
Chexbres (Lake Geneva Region)
"Celestial World" is the slogan of Mont Pélerin and indeed, the slogan holds some truth. It is considered one of the best vantage points onto Lake Geneva.
Couvet (Neuchâtel / Jura / Bernese Jura)
This hike combines the legendary Val de Travers with the sun-drenched plateau of Ste-Croix.
Fiesch (Valais)
The ‘Pro Natura’ nature reserve belongs to the most impressive forests in Switzerland. The vegetation in the light mountain forest comprises larches, stone pines and dwarf shrubs. Around 330 ha of the Aletsch forest, endangered earlier due to overgrazing, have stood under a protection order since 1933: from the forest-free ridge of the Hohflue and Moosflue across closed stretches of forest to the glacier periphery with its moraines.
Fiesch (Valais)
Without once crossing a road, this trail follows the sunny side of the valley of Goms, showcasing some of the Upper Valais' prettiest regions.
Saas Fee (Valais)
The hike connecting Gspon to Saas Grund is an all-time favorite among persons who know this area well. It is part of the 'Great Walser Trail' which traces the historic West-East migration pattern of the Walser.
Zermatt (Valais)
Zermatt is one of the famous mountain destinations, on par with St. Moritz and Gstaad. One of the main reasons for this fame is because it is the home of the world-renowned Matterhorn.
Airolo (Ticino)
The high alpine hike from the Gotthard Pass to the Bedretto Valley has several highlights. For one, the views sweep from the Val Piora to the Cristallina massif.
Airolo (Ticino)
The impressive lake basin of the Lago Tremorgio is the center piece of this high alpine route that starts in Alpe Pesciüm and winds up in Rodi-Fiesso.
Airolo (Ticino)
The Piora Valley is one of the most intact areas of the Ticino: it is wonderfully silent and you will see the open skies reflected in the clear waters of the several mountain lakes.
Bissone (Ticino)
Mt. San Salvatore is considered the landmark mountain of Lugano. Thanks to its privileged situation it offers hikes with views galore.
Bissone (Ticino)
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.
