10 Best Hiking Places in Switzerland: Adventure For The Daredevils

Switzerland, when you hear this country name the things which run through our mind, are Chocolates, Cheese, Train Journey’s and personalities like Roger Federer, But the Helvetia is a must-visit place for its Mountains and Hikes. If you are planning for a trip to Switzerland and planning on taking several hikes, it might be overwhelming for you to chose since the options are plenty, So to help you on the same, I have listed the Top 10 best hiking places in Switzerland.

10 Best Hiking Places in Switzerland

1. Bachalpsee & First Grindelwald
2. Wildhaus to Säntis
3. Eiger Trail
4. The Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge
5. Saas Fee Hohenweg
6. Aletsch Glacier Panorama Trail
7. Oeschinensee Lake
8. Bürgenstock Felsenweg
9. Pizol Lake Hike
10. Creux Du Van

1. Bachalpsee & First Grindelwald

If you want a refreshing hike after your exhaustive work-life; Better to an easy hike in Switzerland, The Grindelwald First to Bachalpsee trail. You will find an interesting Hike added onto the Middle station Boart. You would want to have a short exciting hike at the summit of the first cable car of the amazing bridge to sink your stop at the ensorcelling Bachalpsee lake. With the scenic beauty of the glaciers, this astounding Alpine lake is encompassed with the fragrance of fascinating wildflowers. And there you would be amazing to captivate the beauty of the lake and enjoy a day’s out at an altitude of 2,265M.

2. Wildhaus to Säntis

The activity from Wildhaus to Säntis may not be an arduous one as other Alpine hikes but it still offers an escapade of Trailing through the Gersellen Thurwis and Langnickel. The mountain hotel may appetize you and you would be wondering to capture some breath-taking miracles portraits there. Further, your trail may lead from Altmannsattel to Chalbersantis crossing the pasture and glaciers, finally reaching Säntis. If you are a lover of Nature then this hike, makes you feel the bliss of it. The incredible beauty of nature at Säntis, the views down to Meglisalp fascinate you to admire at your best. the wonderment of the wilderness or the Ibexes which are crossing your path now and then would bring back your childhood.

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3. Eiger Trail

The Rigorous rocky Eiger trail with hovering 3,970m is one of the best hikes in Switzerland in September. The start of the hike from Eigergletscher station and goes down to the Alpiglen station. You’re untiring on the Rocky Hike to Eiger trail covering Grosse Scheidegg, You would string along by some prodigious views. The wide, compendious beauty of tall glaciers looking over the Grindelwald Valley provides you the most euphoric views in Switzerland. The steep north face of the Eiger Mountains is not for the daunted or timorous ones but the people of grit and perseverance. The rapturous rock face is also known as the ‘The last problem of Alps’, and you would be guided by the help climbers with ropes

4. The Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge

Do you want to have spine chilling moment in the air, then this must be your perfect choice – The Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge as you start walking in the world’s longest suspension bridge having an approximate length of 1,600 ft. It spans through the Zermatt valley in the swiss alps and connects the valleys of Grachen and Zermatt. You would have the panoramic view of the pasture in the deep green forest while walking on this Bridge but your awe doesn’t stop with here as you will have a circular trail ahead of the mountain and the suspension bridge. The little town of Randa enrapture after starting your hike and to continue to have a fantastic trail into the woods. You may not be bewildered to see the zig-zack way amidst the tall trees to the suspension bridge as there will road signs and markers to guide you. Far from the madding crowd in a far distance, you will be awe-struck to view the snow-capped alpine mountains and picturesque greenery.

5. Saas Fee Hohenweg

Start and set to the Aphine trails of Saas-Fee Hohenweg in Swiss and they are the most prominent hiking sites which give appalling views. The Trail to the summit begins from Grachen which is at the foot of Matter Valley. Then quicken up to Hannigalp where the exact escapade excites you. Further, you fathom thick greens and rocky ledges to reach your favored Weisshorn. As you expedite to Furggen scenic beauty and the desired destination Saas-Fee. This sizzling serenity of the Saas-Fee is referred to as the ‘ Path of silence’ for the placidity of the summit. The enthralling beautiful peaks and the mesmerizing valley benet along with the wonderful wild waterfalls bring a miraculous view to the climbers. With this feast to the eyes, you can meet Chamois and Ibexes also.

6. Aletsch Glacier Panorama Trail

If you want to experience one of the most audacious hiking in switzerland is a trail to Aletsch Glacie. To this glacier will give the excelarating experience of the Europe’s largest Ice-flow. The amazing admiration towards the Aletsch glacier appears to be a river falling down the Mountains but it’s actually Ice. Step ahead into a excusive wide way covered with Glaciers and finally you would reach the most awaited moment of the mellifluous Marjelensee lake, Sound mind and sound body – the sound of the lake is a feast for your mind and a bite at the nearby restaurant is a feast for you.

7. Oeschinensee Lake

Away from the bustling sound of the city; want to be isolated and immerse yourself in the serenity of the sizzling lake, then your destination is trailing the outline of Oeschinensee lake, as it is a necessitous part of hiking in Switzerland. You will witness some beautiful spots with wonderment on the way like Unterbargil and Oberbargil the places which captivate the rocky backdrop. This hike is not only to enjoy your solitude but also to have fun with the family because of the bumping stones and the narrow sites on the path. The prime bait of the track is Blue Oeschinensee lake where you can relax and enjoy the euphoric view. The Boating in the lake will render mind-flattering experience. It is the perfect time to attain the blissful moment of your life at this lake in swiss in September.

8. Bürgenstock Felsenweg

Are you looking for scenic views while hiking in swiss then you should never miss the soaring Burgenstock Felsenweg? The rocky pathways and the deep bumpy forest would try to make you tiresome with the hurdles, but the marvelous meadows make you click amazing pictures. To Fasten your trail to the top of mount Burgenstock you have to take a Hammetchwand Panorama elevator. The elevator ride is one of its kind if your fit enough to explore it. The stretched lake Lucerne, Steep valleys, and the canters proffer a magnificent view from the elevator.

9. Pizol Lake Hike

The pompous Pizol lake is known as the 5 lake hike for the compendors 5 lakes that describes the trail, as it is a quite a long trail which makes you tiresome, though you feel it easy to cover the distance. You need to walk for a while after you got off to see the first lake Wangsersee. After relishing the feast for your eyes you need to know trail rocky and narrow path for an hour to reach the second lake Wildsee. The third one of the trail is Schottensee in this place you would relax a while to dip your feet in the lake and energize yourself for the rest of it. Schwarzsee and Baschalvasee are a match for the other lakes for their scenic beauty

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10. Creux Du Van

The Discoid Cuesta formation of Creux Du Van one of the best-hiking sites which attracted many of the climbers, If you walk around the narrow ledges it would be an adventurous hike. The Uniqueness of the Creux Du Van is, anchored with the rock wall on one side and the other is a precipitous valley. Though it is a place of entertainment as you would have fun with your family you should have a keen eye on the little ones. there are restaurants to relish the delicious food at deary destination.

Mystical country, isn’t it? With such, snow-capped mountains, beautiful alps, which makes you pack your bags for sure, Travel to Switzerland and you won’t’ be disappointed. Wondering how to plan a trip to Switzerland? Check out the Pickyourtrail website and have a look at the best Switzerland packages and Switzerland honeymoon packages we have for you.