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Switzerland offers everything that a hiker’s heart desires. Whether you want to take a day trip or a multiple-stage tour, beautiful panorama tour or historic hike – the diverse selection of tours offers fitting tours for every type of hiker. The hiking road network surrounding Zermatt is particularly popular that excites both visitors as well as locals.
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The 10 most beautiful hikes in Switzerland

Aufstieg über Zmutt
Hiking Route · Switzerland
Edelweißrunde
Premium content Difficulty moderate
4
9.8 km
3:51 h
864 m
864 m
Beautiful hike on the quiet side of Zermatt with two top refreshment stops and magnificent panoramic views of the Matterhorn.
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Ausblick auf das untere Bleniotal
Hiking Route · Bellinzona and Valleys
Sentieri delle Alpi e Monti from Dagri
Premium content Difficulty moderate
1
9.4 km
4:30 h
614 m
614 m
The panoramic loop in the Malvaglia Valley with cable car ascent passes many old alps and mountain settlements.
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Blick auf das Matterhorn schon bei der Auffahrt mit der Bergbahn
Hiking Route · Switzerland
Matterhorn Glacier Trail Runde
Premium content Difficulty difficult
3
13.1 km
5:15 h
797 m
797 m
Grandiose, demanding panoramic loop at the foot of the Matterhorn - you can hardly walk without looking.
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Der Lai da Sontga Maria
Hiking Route · Bellinzona and Valleys
Around the Pizzo del Uomo on the Lukmanier Pass
Premium content Difficulty moderate
1
14.3 km
5:00 h
647 m
647 m
Scenic pass hike to Lai de Sontga Maria and around Pizzo dell Uomo
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Der Hafen in Quinten
Hiking Route · Sarganserland
Hike from Quinten to Walenstadt
Premium content Difficulty moderate
4
10.4 km
3:00 h
470 m
493 m
Short hike along the northern shore of Lake Walen with easy climbs and great views.
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Bosco/Gurin.
Hiking Route · Ticino Alps
Großer Walserweg (nach Trego): Et. 24 Bosco Gurin - Formazza-Ponte/Zumstäg
recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage
1
12.3 km
5:30 h
1,000 m
1,200 m
Die 24. Etappe des Großen Walserwegs führt vom einzigen deutschsprachigen Dorf im Tessin, Bosco Gurin, über die Grenze ins italienische Pomatt.
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Blick auf den Lago di Robiei
Hiking Route · Ascona-Locarno
Around Lago di Robiei
Premium content Difficulty moderate closed
2
10.6 km
4:30 h
700 m
700 m
Numerous reservoirs characterise the landscape between the Basodino and Cristallina glaciers. On this loop we cross the lake district above the Bavona Valley.
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Durch die herrlichen Almwiesen des Monte di Comino geht es zurück in Richtung Seilbahnstation.
Hiking Route · Ascona-Locarno
Monte di Comino Circuit Hike
Premium content Difficulty easy
4
4.5 km
2:00 h
270 m
270 m
The leisurely hike around the Aula hill leads us through the beautiful woods and meadows of Monte di Comino.
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Wandern durch blühende Alpenrosenhänge - im Hintergrund die Cimetta
Hiking Route · Ascona-Locarno
Cimetta Round
Premium content Difficulty moderate
9
12 km
4:00 h
660 m
660 m
On the panoramic hike around the Cimetta we climb the Cima della Trosa, a magnificent panoramic peak.
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Der Lago di Mognòla
Hiking Route · Ascona-Locarno
From Fusio to Lake Mognòla
Premium content Difficulty moderate
5
9.2 km
3:30 h
825 m
825 m
Half-day hike from Fusio to Lago di Mognòla with best views of Val Lavizzara and Lago del Sambuco
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Urner Mundartweg (Rundwanderung im Isenthal) by Anna
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Travers - Creux du Van 2/1 14.04.2020 by Igor
Yesterday · Community
Generally, a nice hike, though GPX route has few 'untracked' issues. You need to cross few fences and go through some farm on a route. If 20+ km looks too long, you can do the Creux du Van hike from Noiraigue train station. It will be around 10-12km then
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When did you do this route? June 04, 2023
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Zindlenspitz - a sheep in wolf's clothing by Larissa
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When did you do this route? June 04, 2023
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