Best trails in Switzerland
Ready to check out the best trails in Switzerland? AllTrails has 6,274 great hiking trails, trail running trails, mountain biking trails and more, with hand-curated trail maps and driving directions as well as detailed reviews and photos from hikers, campers, and nature lovers like you. Ready for some activity? There are 3,457 moderate trails in Switzerland ranging from 0.6 to 547.5 miles and from 633 to 14,960 feet above sea level. Start checking them out and you'll be out on the trail in no time!
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Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
#1 - Lavaux Vineyard Terraces
Chexbres, Vaud, Switzerlandmoderate
(29)
(29)Length: 6.9 mi • Est. 2 h 47 m
This route is also known as the "Swiss Wine Route". It connects the largest area of vineyards in Switzerland. The wine terraces date back to the 11th century and the area is now considered an UNESCO World Heritage Site.Show more
The 5 Lakes Walk
#2 - The 5 Lakes Walk
Zermatt, Valais, Switzerlandmoderate(120)
(120)Length: 6.8 mi • Est. 3 h 45 m
The path of the 5 lakes is a wonderful hike in the alpine universe of Zermatt: The Matterhorn is reflected in the mountain lakes such as Stellisee, Grindjisee, Grünsee, Moosjisee and Leisee. The view of the many peaks is breathtaking, the hiking trail offers a rich biodiversity. It is also the moraine of the Findelen glacier.Show more
Kleine Scheidegg Loop
#3 - Kleine Scheidegg Loop
Grindelwald, Bern, Switzerlandhard(54)
(54)Length: 7.1 mi • Est. 3 h 52 m
This trail starts at the Kleine Scheidegg station (2061 m). A complete tour through the Fallbodensee, Eiger-Nordwand Adventure House, Skibar, Berghaus Alpigen. Beautiful alpine nature.Show more
Schynige Platte Panorama Trail
#4 - Schynige Platte Panorama Trail
Interlaken, Bern, Switzerlandeasy(54)
(54)Length: 4.0 mi • Est. 2 h 13 m
The train takes you to the Schynige Platte Visitor Center, which has a small patio restaurant with some of the best views in the world. The views of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau are unimaginable. On the other hand, the view of Lake Brienz is just as breathtaking, more on the edge. There is a 2 meter section of the trail that narrows on either side, but otherwise the hiking is pretty easy.Show more
Noiraigue - Creux-du-Van
#5 - Noiraigue - Creux-du-Van
Travers, Neuchâtel, Switzerlandhard(59)
(59)Length: 7.0 mi • Est. 4 h 36 m
Magnificent walk in Creux-du-Van. It is a natural rocky cove 200m high and 1400m wide. It is located in the village of Gorgier, municipality of Grande Béroche. It is located between the borders of the cantons of Vaud and Neuchátel.Show more
Grindelwald - Kleine Scheidegg - Lauterbrunnen - Interlaken
#6 - Grindelwald - Kleine Scheidegg - Lauterbrunnen - Interlaken
Grindelwald, Bern, Switzerlandhard(12)
(12)Length: 24.1 mi • Est. Multi-day
Nice but rather strenuous route, especially in the last part to Kleine Scheidegg. The road starts with asphalt and later it goes via nature trails to the steeper slopes. Enjoy the view on the way. The whole way can be done with a mountain bike.Show more
Mürren - Schilthorn - Grauseewli
#7 - Mürren - Schilthorn - Grauseewli
Mürren, Bern, Switzerlandhard(52)
(52)Length: 9.9 mi • Est. 7 h 1 m
The trail starts in Mürren and goes up to the cave gap to the Schlithornhütte, Seelifuhre to the Schilthorn. This vantage point in the Bernese Alps is accessible from Stechelberg and Mürren by a gondola. There is a panoramic restaurant on the summit. Spectacular panorama of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. Then the path goes along the Grauseewil lake.Show more
Alpnach - Mount Pilatus
#8 - Alpnach - Mount Pilatus
Alpnach, Obwalden, Switzerlandhard(53)
(53)Length: 9.5 mi • Est. 7 h 27 m
Pleasant alpine tour to Mount Pilatus next to Lucerne. Surrounded by the hills of Vierwaldstättersee, with its 9 pools and countless stretches of sunshine, provides a beautiful view. The summit is perfectly built, modern and clean. The world's steepest cog railway goes up to Pilatusbahn.Show more
Panorama Trail: Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg
#9 - Panorama Trail: Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg
Grindelwald, Bern, Switzerlandmoderate(61)
(61)Length: 5.5 mi • Est. 2 h 43 m
This popular trailhead can be reached from Wengen by the Wengen–Männlichen aerial cableway, or from Grindelwald using the Grindelwald–Männlichen gondola cableway (GM). The hike heads through alpine meadows down to Kleine Scheidegg where there is a beautiful view of the Jungfrau massif. This hike is great for families, but can be crowded.Show more
First - Bachalpsee
#10 - First - Bachalpsee
Grindelwald, Bern, Switzerlandmoderate(85)
(85)Length: 4.4 mi • Est. 2 h 21 m
This hike leads along a wide, well-groomed path that runs along flowering alpine meadows to the Bachalpsee (Bachalp Lake). At the start of the hike there is a short but steep climb to the Gummihütte which must be tackled. Then you can walk to the blue jewel of the Bernese Alps. The sharp peaks of Wetterhorn, Schreckhorn and Finsteraarhorn on the other side of the valley are impressive. Vast meadows and numerous benches invite you to take a long break.Show more
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