Walking In Switzerland's Iconic Landscape

Day trips with memorable walks

 

Switzerland offers wonderful walking. The established trails with their distinctive yellow signposts take you through some stunning lakes and mountains scenery. There are gentle walks - often with sections which can be enjoyed by cable car, boat or rail - through to all day hikes on more challenging terrain. Trails often connect with PostBus routes so you can have a relaxing ride back to your resort. You can find below links to walking information on the best Swiss regional tourist websites. They offer a wealth of information to help plan your walks including:

  • Highlights of the route and photographs of some of the beautiful sights along the way  
  • A variety of maps 
  • Distance and approximate timing
  • Level of difficulty, altitude and gradient information
  • Local transport options and restaurants to enjoy en route
  • Downloadable GPS apps

    Please click through to discover detailed walking suggestions from your chosen resort and call us to book your holiday on the number below. As well as arranging your flights and hotel, we can help you with a number of great value travel passes for getting to and from your walking start points.

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    Staying in Wengen, Grindelwald, Mürren, Interlaken, Wilderswil, Meiringen?

    Incomporable sightseeing and pure alpine air in the high mountains of the Jungfrau region, as well as the lakes & waterfalls around Interlaken. Click through to the Bernese Oberland Region tourism website for suggested walking routes. Stay on our website and read more about other activities at each beauty spot. Iconic names include Kleine Scheidegg, Schynige Platte, Brienzer Rothorn and Männlichen. We can also recommend a number of winter walks near Adelboden.

    Staying in Wengen, Grindelwald, Mürren, Interlaken, Wilderswil, Meiringen?

    Incomporable sightseeing and pure alpine air in the high mountains of the Jungfrau region, as well as the lakes & waterfalls around Interlaken. Click through to the Bernese Oberland Region tourism website for suggested walking routes. Stay on our website and read more about other activities at each beauty spot. Iconic names include Kleine Scheidegg, Schynige Platte, Brienzer Rothorn and Männlichen. We can also recommend a number of winter walks near Adelboden.

     
    Staying in Davos, Klosters, St. Moritz, Pontresina, Arosa, Chur, Scuol?

    The perfect region for enjoying stunning lakes and mountains walks. You will also find the magnificent Swiss National Park here. Click through to the Graubünden Region tourism website for suggested walking routes. Stay on our website for more about excursions in the region including Parsenn and Gotschna, Muottas Muragl & Alp Languard or the Weisshorn.

    Staying in Davos, Klosters, St. Moritz, Pontresina, Arosa, Chur, Scuol?

    The perfect region for enjoying stunning lakes and mountains walks. You will also find the magnificent Swiss National Park here. Click through to the Graubünden Region tourism website for suggested walking routes. Stay on our website for more about excursions in the region including Parsenn and Gotschna, Muottas Muragl & Alp Languard or the Weisshorn.

     
    Staying in Zermatt, Saas-Fee, Brig?

    Enjoy views of the iconic Matterhorn and the Aletsch Glacier on walks through the lovely Valais region. Click through to the Valais Region tourism website for suggested walking routes. Stay on our website to discover more about Valais day trips such as Hannig, Schwarzsee or the arena of the Aletsch Glacier.

    Staying in Zermatt, Saas-Fee, Brig?

    Enjoy views of the iconic Matterhorn and the Aletsch Glacier on walks through the lovely Valais region. Click through to the Valais Region tourism website for suggested walking routes. Stay on our website to discover more about Valais day trips such as Hannig, Schwarzsee or the arena of the Aletsch Glacier.

     
    Staying in Lugano, Locarno, Ascona?

    Walking in a famously balmy climate, taking in Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano and their mountains. Click through to theTicino Region tourism website for suggested walking routes. Stay on our website for more on Ticino excursions such Monte San Salvatore and Orselina and Cardada.

    Staying in Lugano, Locarno, Ascona?

    Walking in a famously balmy climate, taking in Lake Maggiore, Lake Lugano and their mountains. Click through to theTicino Region tourism website for suggested walking routes. Stay on our website for more on Ticino excursions such Monte San Salvatore and Orselina and Cardada.

     
    Staying in Lucerne, Weggis, Brunnen?

    Wander through the beautiful mountains of Central Switzerland and you are sure to be rewarded with some breathtaking views.  Click through to the Lucerne tourism website for suggested walking routes.
    Stay on our website to discover more about Central Switzerland day trips such as the Mount Rigi, Stanserhorn and Mount Titlis mountains as well as the famous Swiss Trail.

    Staying in Lucerne, Weggis, Brunnen?

    Wander through the beautiful mountains of Central Switzerland and you are sure to be rewarded with some breathtaking views.  Click through to the Lucerne tourism website for suggested walking routes.
    Stay on our website to discover more about Central Switzerland day trips such as the Mount Rigi, Stanserhorn and Mount Titlis mountains as well as the famous Swiss Trail.

     
    Staying in Montreux, Vevey, Lausanne?

    The countryside of the Lake Geneva region offers scenic views, quaint villages, funiculars and little trains through the winelands and some lovely walks.  Click through to Les Rochers-de-Naye or Les Pléiades in the hills above Lake Geneva.

    Staying in Montreux, Vevey, Lausanne?

    The countryside of the Lake Geneva region offers scenic views, quaint villages, funiculars and little trains through the winelands and some lovely walks.  Click through to Les Rochers-de-Naye or Les Pléiades in the hills above Lake Geneva.

     
    Did you know? Swiss walking trails are well signposted to help you along the way. The distinctive yellow signs show routes that are suitable for all and often give information about approximate walking times as well as distance. They also point the way to cables cars and mountain railways, handy for tired legs. A red and white sign indicates a slightly more taxing route, while blue signs are for challenging alpine hikes. In winter, walkers follow pink signs which indicate paths suitable during the snowy months. Whichever trail you decide to explore, there's sure to be some lovely scenery to enjoy.
    Did you know?
    Swiss walking trails are well signposted to help you along the way. The distinctive yellow signs show routes that are suitable for all and often give information about approximate walking times as well as distance. They also point the way to cables cars and mountain railways, handy for tired legs. A red and white sign indicates a slightly more taxing route, while blue signs are for challenging alpine hikes. In winter, walkers follow pink signs which indicate paths suitable during the snowy months. Whichever trail you decide to explore, there's sure to be some lovely scenery to enjoy.
     
    Walking tips

    We recommend suitable footwear and clothing for all walks. A water bottle is handy in case the next mountain restaurant is a little way off, and it's always good to have a charged mobile phone. Make sure you take any litter with you to maintain the beautiful landscape and keep wildlife safe.

    Finally, it is customary to greet other hikers with a friendly "hello" - or try a "Grüezi"!

    Walking tips

    We recommend suitable footwear and clothing for all walks. A water bottle is handy in case the next mountain restaurant is a little way off, and it's always good to have a charged mobile phone. Make sure you take any litter with you to maintain the beautiful landscape and keep wildlife safe.

    Finally, it is customary to greet other hikers with a friendly "hello" - or try a "Grüezi"!

     

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    More walking ideas

    Have a look at some favourite walking routes recommended by the tourist offices. Each features an easy to moderate level trail and best of all, a welcoming mountain restaurant en route. En guete!

    Winter walking

    In winter, there are specially cleared walking trails in many resorts, with pink signage to keep you on the right track. There are often specially priced walkers' lift passes available so you may explore the mountain trails and restaurants to your heart's content.

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