Hike in the Swiss Alps

Gersau: Panoramic Bliss Between Föhnenbergen and Ochsenalp Circular Hike

Hike, Hike in Central Switzerland / By Matthias Meyer

This circular hike in the Canton of Schwyz is one of the most scenic tours in Central Switzerland. A challenging ascent from Gersau to Föhnenberg, an impressive traverse to Ochsenalp with sensational views of Lake Lucerne, and the subsequent descent back to Gersau define this route. As a culinary highlight, the original Gersau cheesecake at Restaurant Traube awaits all “pleasure hikers.”

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Schärligbad Circular Hike in Marbach (Lucerne)

Hike, Hike in Central Switzerland / By Matthias Meyer

Discover the fascinating heart-shaped route in the Entlebuch! This Schärligbad circular hike offers panoramic views at Pfyffer and a sea of crocuses at Rämisgummen. The finale at Restaurant Schärligbad makes this day of enjoyment perfect.

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Sicht auf den Monte Bré und Gandria (Start Sentiero dell'olivo)

Sentiero dell’olivo Gandria – Castagnola

Hike / By Matthias Meyer

The Sentiero dell’olivo (english: Olive Trail) from Gandria – Castagnola is an easy hike und rund 3.3 km long. Along the sentiero dell’olivo, you learn a lot about olives and how they are processed. Fantastic views of the turquoise Lago di Lugano, Monte San Salvatore, and immersion in a Mediterranean village are all part of the program.

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Rigi Burggeist & Zwärgliweg

Hike, Hike in Central Switzerland / By Matthias Meyer

The family hike on the Zwärgliweg from Rigi Burggeist to Obergschwend is an easy hike. It goes mainly downhill. The hike along the Zwärgliweg, which is just under 4 kilometers long, takes about 1.5 hours and involves a descent of about 539 meters. As the name suggests, the Zwärgliweg trail has many garden gnomes with pointed hats and other fairy-tale characters to discover. After the hike, enjoy the view and a Gersau cheesecake on the large terrace of Rigi Burggeist.

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Kleine Emme river, left and right forest

Emmenuferweg

Hike, Hike in Central Switzerland / By Matthias Meyer

The hike on the Emmenuferweg from Chappelbodenbrücke via Entlebuch (1:20 hour) to Schüpfheim is easy and takes 3:15 hours. The stretch from Chappelboden bridge to Entlebuch has impressive flora and fauna. On hot summer days, swimming in the river Kleine Emme is possible.

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Jungfrau-Aletsch Glacier, seen from the Jungfraujoch

Hike Jungfraujoch to Mönchsjochhütte

Hike, Hike in Bern and the Bernese Oberland / By Matthias Meyer

Hiking Jungfraujoch to Mönchsjochhütte and back lasts 1:50h and takes you 200 meters uphill or 200 meters downhill. The Mönchsjochhütte is the highest alpine hut in the Swiss Alps and is located in the middle of the UNSECO Jungfrau-Aletsch World Heritage Site.

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The Eiger mountain in Switzerland seen from the Via Alpina hiking trail

Hiking the Via Alpina: Grindelwald to Kleine Scheidegg

Hike, Hike in Bern and the Bernese Oberland, Hike on the Via Alpina in Switzerland / By Matthias Meyer

The hike from Grindelwald to Kleine Scheidegg is a medium intense hike and takes about 4.5 hours to complete. It’s 10km long and goes 1120 meters uphill and 90 meters downhill. The hike offers stunning views of the north face of the Eiger.

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Bergrestaurant Alphitta mit schneefreier Terrase, dafür mit viel Sonne. Boden, Tische und Bänke aus Holz. Viele Personen, die die Sonne geniessen und Essen. Im Hintergrund das Matterhorn.

Riffelalp – Zermatt

Hike, Hike in Wallis / By Matthias Meyer

The hike Riffelalp – Zermatt is made for Matterhorn lovers because you get to see the landmark of Switzerland over and over again. In addition, a ride on the famous Gornergratbahn comes with it, and there are several restaurants along the way.

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