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    • Bettmeralp, Switzerland

      Hike the Swiss Alps

      4.0
      4 mi / 250 ft gain
      This beautiful 4 mile hike takes you past several small lakes and ponds, and offers amazing views of the backside of the Matterhorn.To hike around the Jungfrau-Aletsch glacier and Alps, begin at Bettmersee Lake, just next to the village. Facing the lake, with the village behind you, head left and...
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    • Bettmeralp, Switzerland

      Hiking Along The Great Aletsch Glacier

      From Bettmersee Lake follow the trail northeast to "Biel". There's some elevation gain until you reach a large, wider bend in the the trail at Biel, from where you have an incredible view of the Aletsch Glacier and the Swiss Alps, including the Matterhorn.Facing the Glacier, head left and follow ...
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    • San Anselmo, California

      Hiking the Alpi Pontine - Pizzo Diei and Mount Cistella

      12 mi / 4517.7 ft gain
      Drive to the San Domenico ski resort, a lovely small Italian alpine town where you will start. There you can opt to ride the cable car and save yourself about 450 meters of hiking up through ski tracks that are beautiful but will not add much to the adventure and which will already be very energy...
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    • Simplon, Switzerland

      Hike in the Laggintal

      7.3 mi / 3359.6 ft gain
      The journey begins in the village of Simplon Dorf, crouched on soft hills and lush green meadows under the Fletschhorn.The trail starts at the side of the Post Office in the center of Simplon Dorf and you'll ascend on a track very well marked crossing diagonally the wooded ridge overlooking the v...
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    • Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

      Explore the Valley of Lauterbrunnen

      5.0
      3.5 mi / 200 ft gain
      If 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 ...
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    • Grindelwald, Switzerland

      Paraglide in the Swiss Alps

      5.0
      There are few places that are quite as magical as the Swiss Alps. Towering peaks, rich culture, iconic architecture, and rolling green pastures; it's a storybook setting. While there are a multitude of ways to enjoy Switzerland, paragliding amidst the Swiss Alps tops the list. Once the snow melts...
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    • Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland

      Hike to Kleine Scheidegg from Wengen in the Bernese Highlands

      5.0
      9.3 mi / 2788.7 ft gain
      This 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....
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    • Kandersteg, Switzerland

      Oeschinensee Panorama Loop, Hohtürli, and Wildi frau

      10 mi / 3854 ft gain
      Brass 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...
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    • Bognanco, Italy

      Hike to Gattascosa hut and Camoscellahorn

      4.2 mi / 3290.7 ft gain
      The path that I'm suggesting here can be completed in full if you feel trained for a climb of 1000m but it can also be cut in half at the Monscera pass if you prefer something simpler and lighter. In any case, your excursion will give you great reward. From Domodossola follow directions to Bognan...
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    • Grindelwald, Switzerland

      First to Balchalpsee

      3.69 mi / 551 ft gain
      First to Balchalpsee is a 4-mile out-and-back trail. I did it on a rainy overcast day and the views were still spectacular. At a moderate pace, it took only 1 hour to complete the out-and-back hiking portion, with 20 minutes spent at the lake overlooking the glaciers. There is a fee to ride the...
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    • Saas-Grund, Switzerland

      Hike the Almageller Höhenweg

      6.9 mi / 689 ft gain
      Getting 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...
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    • Kandersteg, Switzerland

      Hike Oeschinensee Lake and Blumlisalp Hut

      4.0
      6 mi / 2000 ft gain
      Words 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...
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    • Gündlischwand, Switzerland

      Trek in the Swiss Alps

      68 mi
      The Trek: Words cannot describe the unparalleled beauty and scenery you will experience on this trek. The journey starts at Schynige Platte where you get your first up-close glimpse of the Berner Oberland including the Eiger, Jungfrau, Monch, and Wetterhorn. From there you will wind up and down t...
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    • Kandersteg, Switzerland

      Hike over Bunderchrinde Pass in the Bernese Alps

      5.0
      10 mi / 4000 ft gain
      The 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...
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    • Obergoms VS, Switzerland

      Photograph the Rhône Glacier

      4.8 mi / 1686.4 ft gain
      Head for one of the highest mountain passes in the Swiss Alps, the Furkapass. It connects Gletsch, Valais with Realp, Uri. On the way, take a look at the awesome little church in Gletsch, a small town that looks pretty spooky during off-season! It's a perfect spot to watch or take pictures of the...
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    • Leukerbad, Switzerland

      Hike Majing Lake

      2.5 mi / 656.2 ft gain
      If you want to get great night views on your hike out, start at 2 am in the village of Leukerbad. There's parking at "Obere Maressen", which is also the starting point. Follow the track to Majingsee. There are multiple routes to the lake but make sure to stay on this trail - it's definetely the b...
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    Guides, Insights and Stories from Bettmeralp

    VIDEO: This Swiss Ski Photographer Is Color Blind (and Takes Amazing Photos)

    VIDEO: This Swiss Ski Photographer Is Color Blind (and Takes Amazing Photos)

    Liam McNally