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    • Erstfeld, Switzerland

      Hike Bälmeten

      9 mi / 4485 ft gain
      Brass Tax Distance: 9 mi out and back. Elevation Gain : 4,485 ft Difficulty: Difficult Time: Full day (overnight possibility) The Hike This hike begins in the town of Schattdorf. It is relatively accessible from most major cities by train and bus. You’ll take the cable car up at Schattdorf LS...
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    • Flüelen, Switzerland

      Hike to Surenenpass in the Uri Alps

      14 mi / 6000 ft gain
      The hike begins in the town of Attinghausen, which can easily be reached by public transport, about 1.5 hours from Zürich. You should follow the yellow signs for the Brüsti Seilbahn. Here, you can take the cable car up to Brüsti (the midpoint between Attinghausen and Surenen Pass) for 10 CHF/$10....
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    • Silenen, Switzerland

      Hike from Bristen to Sedrun via the Gotthard Tunnel

      10.6 mi / 4593.2 ft gain
      You start this hike at the Golzern-Talstation in the small town of Bristen in Canton Uri. As it is a point-to-point hike, I recommend to use public transportation. The journey from Amsteg to Bristen is already an adventure by itself: the road is so narrow that other vehicles cannot cross, so that...
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    • Engelberg, Switzerland

      Fürenalp Panorama Loop

      6.2 mi / 108 ft gain
      You can reach the start of this hike by taking the (free) hiker bus from Engelberg to the Fürenalp cable car. Take the cable car to the top, and you'll have a long, pleasant descent towards Staüber, with stunning views along the way. Near Staüber, the trail cuts back down the valley towards Füren...
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    • Engelberg, Switzerland

      Hike to Rugghubelhütte via Brunnihutte

      6.13 mi / 1801 ft gain
      The hike to Rugghubelhütte can begin either in Engelberg, or as described here, at the top of the Brunni (or Ristis) cable car. It just depends how much elevation you want to hike. From the top of Brunni, the trail meanders along the mountainside for a while before starting to climb more sharply....
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    • Engelberg, Switzerland

      Walenpfad Trail from Brunnihutte

      6.5 mi / 1280 ft gain
      Often touted as one of the most scenic trails in Engelberg, and with good reason! This fairly easy hike is enjoyed in either direction, starting from the Brunnihutte, or Banalpsee. From Brunnihutte, follow signs for the Walenpfad trail and Bannalpsee. The trail provides sweeping views of Titlis ...
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    • Engelberg, Switzerland

      Trübsee Loop via Engelberg

      8.43 mi / 2677 ft gain
      Trübsee Loop is a nice trail accessible from town that passes by Untertrübsee and stunning Trübsee. Enjoy views of the Engelberg valley and the incredible colors of the lake. While it can be done in either direction, the trail between Engelberg and Berghotel is quite steep, so many people prefer ...
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    • Engelberg, Switzerland

      Lutersee Loop

      11.1 mi / 4216 ft gain
      From Engelberg, head towards Eugenisee and then wind through houses on the edge of town before starting the ascent to Ober Zingel. You'll have great views of the valley, and steep climbing. At Ober Zingel you can stop for a snack, or continue upwards to Lutersee. From here, you'll continue hiking...
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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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    • Glarus Süd, Switzerland

      Backpack to Richetlipass in the Glarus Alps

      14.3 mi / 4593.2 ft gain
      This is a point-to-point hike in the Glarus Alps of Switzerland, beginning in the town of Elm and ending in the town of Linthal. Elm can be reached in 1.5 hours by car from Zürich, or two hours by public transport. Take note that because this is a thru hike, it may be better to take advantage of ...
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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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    • Flims, Switzerland

      Hike around Crestasee Lake

      1.2 mi
      The hike isn't very intense or long. You just get out of the car walk through a forest, on a small path, go past a little waterfall, over a deep canyon with a river at the bottom of it. The river has a very strong blue color. After that you can go around the entire lake, it's wild and sometimes t...
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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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    • Quarten, Switzerland

      Hike the Spitzmeilen

      11.8 mi / 2887.1 ft gain
      Maschgenkamm (2019m) is the starting point of this hike, which can easily be reached by cable car from Flumserberg. You can get to Flumserberg either by car, by post car from Sargans or cable car from Unterterzen. It takes about 90 minutes from Zurich.First follow the yellow sign for Ziegerfurgle...
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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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    • 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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