All hikes: With panoramic view

The Sentiero Cristallina links Bignasco in Valle Maggia with Airolo in Val Bedretto. Between them lie steep mountain slopes, a waterfall on a village outskirts, crystalline rock, Alpine lakes/reservoirs, idyllic alps and remote hamlets.

A spectacularly scenic high-level trail through the Val Bregaglia. You follow old paths through light mixed forest, over solid granite slabs and always with views of mighty granite spikes touching the sky on the other side of the valley.

The two Mythen peaks to the right; to the left, first the Riemenstalden valley, then Lake Uri – a succession of sweeping vistas! Chairlift ascent to the Klingenstock and scenic hike to Fronalpstock with panoramic ridge views as well as extensive views from the mountain house. Valley descent to Stoos again via chairlift.

Three days under the spell of the Valais glacier landscape. Sensational scenic tour with many vantage points onto the two longest glaciers in the Alps. The grey-white of ice and rock contrasting with shades of green in the Aletschwald (forest) provides stunning scenic beauty.

From St. Saphorin in a diverse route going uphill and downhill through the vines to Lutry. Indeed, it is on the Lavaux Vineyard Terraces where bon vivants get into top gear.

From the Hallau wine region, the route leads through the extensive forests of the Randen hill chain, over the old high-level trail to Schaffhausen. On the way: superb views from towers on the Randen and from the elevated villages of Büttenhardt and Lohn.

Rambling through airy fir forests, walking over magic carpets of wild flowers and experiencing ancient haymaking and Alpine traditions at the same time? The wild-haymaking trail on the Rophaien near Flüelen overlooking the emerald green Lake Uri is an ideal hiking destination.

The circular trail brings the history of the Heinzenberg landslides to life. With stunning views of Piz Beverin and the Safien valley, various stops along the way offer insight into a unique landscape that has been shaped by both nature and man.

Zernez is situated in the upper part of the Lower Engadine. It is the starting point of many hiking tours leading to the National Park. But even the tours on flat terrain along the Inn River are very scenic.

Switzerland's most diverse population of butterflies lives above Lake Lungern. On a trail with views of the Bernese and Central Swiss Alps, you can learn all about the local butterflies and their development.

Passing Nendeln and Mauren, you pay your respects to the Schellenberg, which in 1699 became the first Herrschaft (region) to fall to the Principality of Liechtenstein. Today impressive residences line the way down into in the Rhine plain and Ruggel.

The Sentiero Alpino is a classic, a real gem among the multi-day treks. The trail hugs the steep flanks of the main north-south ridge of the mountain range that separates the south Graubünden valleys of Calanca and Misox.

The Obersaxen Walser Trail combines a fascinating landscape with the cultural history of the Walser people and the exciting and diverse natural setting of the Graubünden mountains.

Through the wine country of the river Thur to the sunny slopes of Cholfirst. During this varied hike from the village of Andelfingen to the village of Dachsen, morainic hills with unique views and fertile wine land are discovered on foot.

A feast of facts on flora and fauna along the fragile shores of the «La Sauge» nature reserve. By boat through the Broyekanal or climb Mont Vully with superb views of «Three Lakes Country». Murten, a medieval old town with city walls and towers.

What would the Gotthard be without its access routes? The ViaGottardo reaches the central Alpine pass from Chiasso in the south, from Schaffhausen in the northeast and from Basel in the northwest of Switzerland. There are many traces of these transport links to discover along the way.

Steep descent from Scuol to Ftan, with unforgettable views over the «Funtauna da San Giacun» in Bos-cha, and 9th-century hostel ruins before the descent to Ardez –where we recommend a village tour. Guarda is a typical Unterengadin village.

From Montafon over the Alpine pastures of Valzifenz and the 2202m-high Schlappiner Joch to the former Walser settlement of Schlappin in Prättigau. Interesting introduction to the history of Montafon in the Schruns Local History Museum.

From Rougemont, which was once the priory of Cluny, the trial goes over the Kirchenhügel from Château-d'Oex to the Grand Chalet of Rossinière. It goes between the rushing Saane and landscape steeped in history, moulded by the mountain farmers.

Houses, hay barns and Alpine huts stand out as lonely dark spots in the hilly countryside, telling the story of the Walsers who came from Valais in the 14th century: they cleared the forests and worked long and hard to cultivate the hostile terrain.

The starting point is Aigle, at the foot of the mountain slope and with a picturesque old town, narrow winding lanes and a 12th century castle. The climb up to Leysin is steep but mostly shady. The views become more sweeping the further you go.

The Ridge Way leads through the imposing landscape to Rappenstein (2222 m), whose peak is adorned with a mighty cross. From here, all of the mountains of the Liechtenstein Alps, the Alpstein and on clear days Lake Constance as well are visible.

Brünig offers a magnificent mountain panorama with the high Bernese Oberland summits and eternal snow. The trail leads along sunny slopes above the Brienzersee lake, allowing you to experience an exceptionally lovely landscape.

Several attractive churches and chapels line the route from Pigniu down into the valley of the Vorderrhein. The ViaSuworow ends at Ilanz, the first town on the Rhine, which the weakened Russian troops reached on 7 October 1799.

Alongside the Bisse de Vex to Mayens de Sion. Mighty concrete church in Hérémence, the fairytale world of the earth pyramids in Euseigne is an invitation to daydream. Ascent to St. Martin, which clings to the side of the Val d’Hérens like an eagle’s nest.

From Niederrickenbach it is a constant climb that eventually leads to the highest point of the hike - Buochserhorn with its wonderful panoramic views. Over alpine meadows and through shady forests, hikers pass the geographical center of central Switzerland on their way down to Buochs.

The rather long ascent from Stein to the Vorderen Höhe is finally rewarded with wonderful views of the Glarner mountain peaks. A diverse high-level hike leads around the Gulmen, across to the Mattstock and down to Amden.

Places of interest: Lake Retaud and the splendid Diablerets massif reflected in it; the view down to Feutersoey and Lake Arnon from the foot of La Palette; Chalet Vieux and its Etivaz cheese.

From Bodensee through orchards and vineyards through a varying cultural landscape with castles and alps. Views of the Rhine Valley and the mountain landscape are constant companions along the Rheintaler Höhenweg.

From the Pays de Gruyère to the Three Lakes Region and through the canton's principle tourist resorts of Gruyères, Fribourg and Murten. Discover typical Swiss landscapes: Alpine foothills and the agricultural, rolling hills of the Mittelland.

A short climb leads to the UNESCO World Heritage of Monte San Giorgio, the fossil mountain with its 300 million years of history. Via the fascinating villages of Meride and Tremona you reach «Magnifico Borgo» Mendrisio, famous for its elegant historic buildings.