Tag: hiking

19 guides, destinations and articles tagged with “hiking”.

15 best hikes in Switzerland: routes for all levels

15 best hikes in Switzerland: routes for all levels

The 15 best hikes in Switzerland from easy lake walks to challenging Alpine traverses. Distance, elevation, time, and highlights for each route.

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Aletsch Glacier: the Alps' longest glacier

Aletsch Glacier: the Alps' longest glacier

Visit the Aletsch Glacier — 23km of ice, UNESCO heritage, best seen from Eggishorn (2,869m). Prices, cable cars, and honest tips.

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Davos travel guide

Davos travel guide

Your complete Davos guide: world-class Parsenn skiing, the Schatzalp, mountain hiking, the World Economic Forum connection, and Klosters day trips.

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Grindelwald travel guide

Grindelwald travel guide

Complete Grindelwald guide: First Cliff Walk, Jungfraujoch railway, Eiger views, hiking trails, and where to stay in the Bernese Alps.

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Gstaad travel guide

Gstaad travel guide

Complete Gstaad guide: Glacier 3000, the GoldenPass scenic train, summer hiking, world-class skiing, and Switzerland's most exclusive year-round Alpine.

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Hikes in the Lauterbrunnen Valley: the complete trail guide

Hikes in the Lauterbrunnen Valley: the complete trail guide

The best hikes in and around Lauterbrunnen Valley: to Mürren, Trümmelbach Falls, Staubbach Falls, Schynige Platte, and beyond. Distances, times.

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Kandersteg travel guide

Kandersteg travel guide

Discover Kandersteg: the UNESCO Oeschinensee lake, world-class ice climbing, stunning alpine hiking, and the gateway to the Lötschberg tunnel into the.

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Lauterbrunnen travel guide

Lauterbrunnen travel guide

Discover Lauterbrunnen: 72 waterfalls, Trümmelbach Falls, car-free villages Wengen and Mürren, and hiking in Switzerland's most dramatic valley.

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Lucerne to Mount Rigi: classic round trip guide

Lucerne to Mount Rigi: classic round trip guide

Complete guide to the Mount Rigi round trip from Lucerne: lake steamer to Vitznau or Weggis, rack railway to the summit, hiking, and what to see. 2026.

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Säntis: eastern Switzerland's sky-high viewpoint

Säntis: eastern Switzerland's sky-high viewpoint

Säntis at 2,502m offers 360° views across 6 countries. Cable car from Schwägalp, year-round access, and Appenzell hiking below.

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Staying in Swiss alpine huts: what to expect (and how to love it)

Staying in Swiss alpine huts: what to expect (and how to love it)

Alpine huts are one of Switzerland's best-kept secrets. Here's everything you need to know before your first night in an SAC mountain hut.

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Stoos: the world's steepest funicular and ridge walks above Lake Lucerne

Stoos: the world's steepest funicular and ridge walks above Lake Lucerne

Stoos is a car-free village above Schwyz with the world's steepest funicular (47.7°) and ridge walks above Lake Lucerne. Prices and tips.

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The Lauterbrunnen Valley: 72 waterfalls and one extraordinary place

The Lauterbrunnen Valley: 72 waterfalls and one extraordinary place

Explore the Lauterbrunnen Valley, a dramatic glacial gorge with 72 waterfalls cascading from towering cliffs. Your complete visitor guide.

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The Matterhorn: everything you need to know about Switzerland's most iconic peak

The Matterhorn: everything you need to know about Switzerland's most iconic peak

The Matterhorn is Switzerland's most photographed mountain. Here's how to see it, what to do around it, and why it deserves all the attention it gets.

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Verbier travel guide

Verbier travel guide

Verbier is Switzerland's premier freeride ski resort with 410km of slopes in the 4 Vallées, legendary off-piste terrain, and excellent summer hiking.

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Wengen travel guide

Wengen travel guide

Discover Wengen, the car-free village above Lauterbrunnen with world-class skiing, Jungfrau views, and superb summer hiking in the Bernese Alps.

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Why autumn is the best season to visit Switzerland

Why autumn is the best season to visit Switzerland

Golden larches, first snow on peaks, empty trails, and lower prices. Why September and October beat summer in Switzerland.

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Zermatt travel guide

Zermatt travel guide

Everything you need to know about Zermatt: Matterhorn views, glacier paradise, the Glacier Express, and car-free Alpine living.

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Zurich to Appenzell: day trip guide (cheese, hills, and tradition)

Zurich to Appenzell: day trip guide (cheese, hills, and tradition)

Day trip from Zurich to Appenzell: train times, what to see, Ebenalp hike, cheese tasting, and the most traditional village in Switzerland. 2026 guide.

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