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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

Mountain Hike · Ticino

Via Alta della Verzasca

recommended route Difficulty difficult

56.9 km

29:00 h

5,293 m

4,867 m

The Via Alta della Verzasca is a magnificent high trail on a blue-white marked path that offers incredible views over the wild surrounding valleys.

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Mountain Hike · Switzerland

S-charl – Piz Amalia (return)

recommended route Difficulty difficult

18.2 km

7:45 h

1,115 m

Varied and panoramic mountain hike to Piz Amalia (2,918 m.a.s.l.).

Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Mountain Hike · Switzerland

Fuorcla Curschiglias over the Schäfersteig

recommended route Difficulty moderate

8.9 km

3:20 h

504 m

639 m

Panoramic hike high above the Samnaun valley.

Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair

Mountain Hike · Flims Laax

High valley Bargis - Potholes Alp Mora

recommended route Difficulty difficult

18 km

7:40 h

873 m

1,548 m

Beautiful Alpine walk, with great views of the Cresta and the Signinagruppe. On the Alp Mora lie like a string of pearls strung the glacier mills. These are filled with crystal clear water.

Flims Laax Falera

Mountain Hike · Switzerland

87 Via Engiadina: Stage 11, Sent - Tschlin

recommended route Difficulty moderate Stage 11

16.5 km

5:00 h

553 m

467 m

The three intact Engadin villages Sent, Vnà and Tschlin as well as the valley communities Val Sinestra and Val Ruinains form the natural and cultural highlights of this tour.

Graubünden Ferien - normierte Touren

Mountain Hike · Switzerland

Platthorn / Mettelhorn (Nr. 33)

recommended route Difficulty difficult

10.8 km

5:20 h

1,881 m

620 m

Both mountains, the Mettelhorn and the Platthorn, reveal totally unexpected views to the west: the summit of the Wellenkuppe with its wave of snow, and the Obergabelhorn with its dramatic rocky ridges.

Zermatt - Matterhorn

Mountain Hike · Brand

Over the Gamsluggen to Totalphütte | Brand

recommended route Difficulty difficult

13.4 km

5:00 h

1,004 m

If you always wanted a sensational view of the Lünersee, this hike from the Lünersee over the Gafalljoch and the Gamsluggen to the Totalphütte will inspire you.

Alpenregion Bludenz Tourismus GmbH