Leysin, Switzerland
Top Spots in and near Leysin
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Leukerbad, Switzerland
Explore Dala Gorge
Start at "Obere Maressen" and follow the walkway through the forest. You'll find detailled informations at a clearing just before the gorge.The bridges leading through the gorge are safe to use, but that doesn't mean you won't need to be careful. Make use of the numerous viewing platforms and ben...Read more -
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
Explore the Le Brévent Summit Alpine Area
Begin this hike by either making the 3.5 hour hike from the town of Chamonix to the top of Le Brévent (roughly 4,900 ft gain), or take the Brévent cable car to the top.(31€ roundtrip). Once at the summit take a moment to enjoy the 360° view, the fun is only getting started. After getting your fil...Read more -
Boëge, France
Hike to Signal des Voirons
Begin at the marked path to the right of the parking lot, near the monastery. The trail is steep at first, but this lasts only for a few meters, in the undergrowth. When you leave the woods, follow the paved road for about one hundred meters, then turn left at the slope, indicated by an arrow sig...Read more -
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France
Climb the Aiguille du Midi-Plan Traverse
2.5 mi / 1148.3 ft gainThe Aiguille du Midi Cable Car is the #1 tourist destination in the world’s capital for extreme sports, Chamonix. For regular tourists, a trip to the top of the 3842 m-high cable car museum provides plenty of excitement for one day. But for adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiasts, it’s just the...Read more -
Kandersteg, Switzerland
Hike over Bunderchrinde Pass in the Bernese Alps
5.010 mi / 4000 ft gainThe hike starts in the town of Kandersteg and ends in the town of Adelboden. If you want to make it an out-and-back, you can hike from Kandersteg to Bunderchrinde Pass then back down.Getting to Kandersteg from any major city by train is easy. From the train station, follow the "yellow" signs to B...Read more -
Kandersteg, Switzerland
Hike Oeschinensee Lake and Blumlisalp Hut
4.06 mi / 2000 ft gainWords and photos cannot accurately depict the beauty you will find in this area. The breathtaking emerald waters of Oeschinen Lake are the highlight of this incredible hike that requires little effort reach. The surrounding Alps provide and unbeatable backdrop, and in warmer months, multiple wate...Read more -
Kandersteg, Switzerland
Oeschinensee Panorama Loop, Hohtürli, and Wildi frau
10 mi / 3854 ft gainBrass Tax: Length – Variable by choice Elevation Gain – 3,584 ft Time – 4+ hours – 2 days Stay – 47-84$ / night Difficulty – Difficult Hohtürli in Swiss German means “High Little Door”. This pass sits at an elevation of 2,778 meters (9,114 feet) in the Bernese Oberland. Making it the highest pas...Read more -
Randa, Switzerland
Hike to the Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge
5.4 mi / 3280.8 ft gainTechnical specificationsLength: 494m / Height: 85m / Elevation: 2080m above see level / Time to cross: 10 min The bridge is located in the Swiss Alps, near the village of Randa, where you start the hike. It says 4h for the loop, but it takes less time if you're a good hiker. The normal route is a...Read more -
Zermatt, Switzerland
Explore The Matterhorn
5.0The Matterhorn straddles both Switzerland and Italy and is one of the most beautiful peaks you can shoot. The summit sits at 14,692 feet, making this one of the tallest peaks in Europe.There's an abundance of mellow hikes around the area - check a map in Zermatt for a trail that suits you or just...Read more -
Zermatt, Switzerland
Photograph the Matterhorn
5.0Take the underground cable car from Zermatt Sunnegga valley station. At Sunnegga, take the gondula to Blauherd. Stelli Lake (look out for Stellisee) is only about 15 minutes from Blauherd station.Thousands of photos have been taken at Stellisee, so add a few more to that number. Stelli Lake featu...Read more -
Zermatt, Switzerland
Hike to Grindjisee
1.8 mi / 150 ft gainNestled at the end of a long valley, the village of Zermatt is constantly dwarfed by the tooth-shaped Matterhorn. You can virtually hike anywhere around Zermatt and see the Matterhorn, but there are some places that offer better views than others. One of those places is a small lake called Grindj...Read more -
Val-de-Travers, Switzerland
Backpack the Creux du Van
5.08.7 mi / 2379 ft gainThe Creux du Van is found in the wilderness above the town of Noiraigue, a 20-min train ride from Neuchâtel in northwestern Switzerland. It features a magnificent vista ruled by the ibex and wildflowers of the alpine landscape—and it's only a short day hike from the valley below.If you're arrivin...Read more -
Wilderswil, Switzerland
Canyoning in the Saxetenbach Gorge
Interlaken, Switzerland; a city known for its extreme sports and gorgeous scenery is a European city that is not to be missed. While you can experience the traditional extreme sports such as paragliding, bungee jumping or skydiving here, it’s a slightly less extreme yet more unique option you sho...Read more -
Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Explore the Valley of Lauterbrunnen
5.03.5 mi / 200 ft gainIf you're looking for a day in-between the big hiking days or a relaxing walk, Laterbrunnen is the place to be. Its one of those places that you always see in the pictures and I'll be the first to say it definitely lived up to its expectations. Its a smaller town up in the mountains, that can be ...Read more -
Saas-Grund, Switzerland
Hike the Almageller Höhenweg
6.9 mi / 689 ft gainGetting ThereStart your tour in Saas-Grund at the bottom station of the Hohsaas cableway. In summer, it costs you only 7 Swiss Francs there to park your car for the day. Then take the cable car up to the middle station (Kreuzboden) where your hike will begin.Hint: If you are staying in the Saas V...Read more -
Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Hike to Kleine Scheidegg from Wengen in the Bernese Highlands
5.09.3 mi / 2788.7 ft gainThis summer hike from the picturesque ski town of Wengen in the Bernese Alps to Kleine Scheidegg is an easy (although sometimes reasonably steep) trail along a well signposted gravel trail. You start the hike at Wengen train station. When you exit the station bear right and follow the upper road....Read more