Flüelen, Switzerland
Top Spots in and near Flüelen
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Flüelen, Switzerland
Hike to Surenenpass in the Uri Alps
14 mi / 6000 ft gainThe 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....Read more -
Erstfeld, Switzerland
Hike Bälmeten
9 mi / 4485 ft gainBrass 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...Read more -
Engelberg, Switzerland
Fürenalp Panorama Loop
6.2 mi / 108 ft gainYou 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...Read more -
Silenen, Switzerland
Hike from Bristen to Sedrun via the Gotthard Tunnel
10.6 mi / 4593.2 ft gainYou 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...Read more -
Engelberg, Switzerland
Hike to Rugghubelhütte via Brunnihutte
6.13 mi / 1801 ft gainThe 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....Read more -
Engelberg, Switzerland
Walenpfad Trail from Brunnihutte
6.5 mi / 1280 ft gainOften 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 ...Read more -
Engelberg, Switzerland
Trübsee Loop via Engelberg
8.43 mi / 2677 ft gainTrübsee 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 ...Read more -
Engelberg, Switzerland
Lutersee Loop
11.1 mi / 4216 ft gainFrom 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...Read more -
Glarus Süd, Switzerland
Backpack to Richetlipass in the Glarus Alps
14.3 mi / 4593.2 ft gainThis 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 ...Read more -
Obergoms VS, Switzerland
Photograph the Rhône Glacier
4.8 mi / 1686.4 ft gainHead 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...Read more -
Grindelwald, Switzerland
First to Balchalpsee
3.69 mi / 551 ft gainFirst 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...Read more -
Flims, Switzerland
Hike around Crestasee Lake
1.2 miThe 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...Read more -
Grindelwald, Switzerland
Paraglide in the Swiss Alps
5.0There 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...Read more -
Quarten, Switzerland
Hike the Spitzmeilen
11.8 mi / 2887.1 ft gainMaschgenkamm (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...Read more -
Gündlischwand, Switzerland
Trek in the Swiss Alps
68 miThe 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...Read more -
Interlaken, Switzerland
Hike to Harder Kulm
5.05 mi / 2400 ft gainThere are a few different ways to reach the top of Harder Kulm, which are mainly dependent upon your budget and fitness level. The way many people reach the top is by a cable car, that depending on when you go, can cost around CHF 32.00, which is close to USD 32.00. The alternative way is by trai...Read more