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Mountain hikes in Switzerland

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For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in Switzerland. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful mountain hikes.

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The 10 Most Beautiful mountain hikes in Switzerland

Auf einem der wohl schönsten Wanderwege der Schweiz, mit Blick auf das Schreckhorn

Mountain Hike · Switzerland

From Grindelwald to the Schreckhorn Hut

Premium content Difficulty moderate Stage 1

7.5 km

4:30 h

1,266 m

141 m

First stage of the Schreckhorn ascent: Scenically impressive ascent from Grindelwald to the Schreckhorn hut.

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Mountain Hike · Ascona-Locarno

About Sassello and Sassariente

Premium content Difficulty moderate closed

11.2 km

5:00 h

936 m

954 m

Scenic loop over two rocky peaks, along a historic stone wall and with a final climb to the summit.

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Mountain Hike · Italy

Over the Monte Limidario (Gridone)

Premium content Difficulty difficult

19.1 km

9:30 h

1,971 m

This mountain tour to the highest peak on the shores of Lake Maggiore can undoubtedly be described as the region's royal tour.

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Mountain Hike · Switzerland

Hohtällig Ridge and Gorner Glacier

Premium content Difficulty easy

9.3 km

2:39 h

440 m

716 m

The most magnificent scenery of the Alps is combined with relatively little effort on this tour.

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Mountain Hike · Lugano Region

Monte Tamaro round - Panorama deluxe

Premium content Difficulty moderate

8.8 km

5:00 h

691 m

Short mountain tour to Monte Tamaro, parade view mountain in Ticino

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Mountain Hike · Bellinzona and Valleys

Matro transgression

Premium content Difficulty difficult

14.8 km

6:30 h

1,133 m

Scenic traverse on partly unmarked trails, suitable for scouts who like it lonely

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Mountain Hike · Bellinzona and Valleys

Piz de Molinera Crossing

Premium content Difficulty moderate

12 km

6:00 h

1,060 m

The tour takes us up to a beautiful Alpine panorama high above Bellinzona and the Magadino plain. At the Alp di Brogoldone we can enjoy the mountain peaks on the nature terrace.

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