14 hikes for the Easter weekend

High-altitude route in the Upper Basel region

“Mountains and valleys are side by side, with steep cliff faces watching over views so wide”, as the local folk song goes. This high-altitude hike from Langenbruck to Passwang brings the lyrics of this song to life.

Easy hike to Gruyères Castle

Gruyères Castle, once belonging to the counts, presides over the medieval town of Gruyères from the top of the hill. The small historic town lies 100 m above the Saane, and that is right where this hike is headed.

San Salvatore: panorama trail to Morcote

The superb panoramic mountain of San Salvatore is one of Lugano’s landmarks. The hike from the summit through chestnut forests along the banks of the lake to Morcote is a true classic.

In the valley of 72 waterfalls

A total of 72 waterfalls gush down into the Lauterbrunnen Valley from the vertical cliff faces, some of which are as high as 400m. The roar and rush of these unique natural spectacles accompanies hikers on this picturesque trail from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg.

Grenzpfad Napfbergland

Hike around Lake Sarnen

Nestled in the pre-Alpine landscape of Central Switzerland, Lake Sarnen is the perfect place for a leisurely hike. Sachseln and Giswil lie on the edge of the route. The hike starts and ends in the historic town of Sarnen.

Through the Areuse Gorge

The Areuse stream roars through the gorge. This sometimes bold trail affords incredible views deep into this spectacle of nature. Even on hot summer days, a cool breeze blows.