Switzerland is home to rich landscapes like the Alps, snow-capped mountains, lakes, meadows, and glaciers. It is considered among hikers’ paradise countries. You will find here the hikes and treks of various difficulty levels. Get on the top to witness the breathtaking views. There are all kinds of trails here from short suitable for solo hikes, to long strenuous ones. Do you know that Switzerland is the land of 40,000 miles of trails? All the hikes and treks are carefully planned. If you are a hiker and love thrilling and adventurous experiences, Switzerland and its hikes are calling your name. We have brought you some of the most incredible hiking trails in Switzerland. You will be mesmerized by the iconic beauty, so plan your next hiking trip now.
1. Mount Rigi Panorama Trail
The Mount Rigi Panoramic Trail is a seven kilometers trail. It is not that steep and is mostly flat and easy. If you are into hiking, climbing, or mountaineering, the Mount Rigi Panorama Trail is for you. Get your hiking boots ready as the trail is mostly dirt and gravel. You can plan your hiking trip any time of the year. Starting from the top of Rigi Kulm, the trail of Mount Rigi offers you some of the most magnificent views. When you are closer to your final destination, the track splits in two. Take the one which is steeper and bumpier to make your hiking experience more enthralling. Take a cable car back down to the valley.
2. The Brunni Trail Engelberg Valley
Engelberg Valley is home to so many trails. If you are planning a multi-day hiking trip, then this is your place. To explore the natural landscape of Engelberg valley, take the Brunni Trail. It is a seven kilometers hike with easy to little elevations level hiking experience. A quick short trip of two-and-a-half hours is enough to complete a round. The best way to explore the region is to get into Ristis Station via cable car and start your hiking journey from here. Keep on walking on the trail until you enter the Brunnihütte refuge. This is the best site to enjoy iconic views of Mount Titlis and Lake Härzli. You can also try the Brunni Tickle path, a special kind of trail to be walked without shoes on to experience the various texture of the trails.
3. Matterhorn
A moderate hike of the Matterhorn is one of the highest summits in the Alps. It will take an approximate time of 8 to 12 hours to complete your trip. The time of completion depends on several factors like physical fitness, variations in treks, breaks, and stops. If you are short of time and planning only a single day trip, then do start early to finish it in time. Enjoy the bumpy, jumpy, steeply, and somewhat straight paths. Once you reach Schwarzsee Paradise, things will get a bit hard and tricky. The path becomes flat, slippery, and steep. So be careful and practice maneuvering and good balance.
4. Oeschinensee Panorama Hike
The Oeschinensee Panorama Hike offers you to come and experience the waters of Oeschinensee Lake. The trail is nearly 8.5 kilometers in length. As you start the hike, you will experience a somewhat steep path, however, after some time it becomes flat. The trek is rocky and at some places extremely narrow and slippery as well. So if you are not physically fit or feeling super energetic, skipping it would be better. Start your hiking in the town of Kandersteg, it is where the trail starts. The whole trail is managed and you will find guides and signboards. So the chances of getting lost or losing track is rare. Enjoy the remarkable views of the waterfalls, ice-capped mountains, and blossoming meadows.
5. Mount Titlis
If hiking Matterhorn seems a daunting task, then try out Mount Titlis. It is because Mount Titlis offers a more manageable and approachable option. You will find a variety of trails here including short simple, to strenuous advance level treks. Get on the top of 3000 meters tall cliff and enjoy the mesmerizing views of Alpine scenery. Are you short on time and don’t want to miss the chance of Hiking? Check out the one-hour-long Trubsee Circular Trail. However, if you have time, then five hours on Marmot Trail is highly recommended. If you are visiting Switzerland in winter, then try out the three kilometers trail of Lake Trüb at the bottom of Mount Titlis.
Switzerland awaits you to come to visit and explore it. The natural beauty and jaw-dropping landscape will leave you breathless. You will be lost in the meadows and Alpes. Make unforgettable lifelong memories. Plan your next hiking trip to Switzerland. The hikes and trails in Switzerland are something you can’t get anywhere else. Don’t miss out on the chance to experience thrilling and adventurous hiking in Switzerland.
