The most beautiful tours in Switzerland
The best of Swiss tourism
Mountainous Switzerland is an absolute paradise for mountain hikers. Almost every corner of the country offers breathtaking hikes. The most beautiful of them can be found in the Valais and Bernese Alps. Get inspired by our list of the best tours in Switzerland
Ascent to Faulhorn (2681 m asl)
Part of the Faulhornweg hiking trail in the Bernese Alps
A classic classic, alpine hike with views of the Wetterhorn, Schreckhorn, Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau peaks and the Thunersee and Brienzersee lakes. Starting point – Grindelwald (1047 m above sea level). Elevation approx. 1634 m. Support points: cottage Berggasthaus Waldspitz (1903 m above sea level), cottage Bergrestaurant First (2166 m above sea level), cottage Berghotel Faulhorn (2669 m above sea level) continue reading
Ascent to Sidelhorn (2764 m above sea level)
Panoramic view of the Bernese and Valais Alps
The scenic, 2764-meter-high Sidelhorn peak offers, with less effort, a beautiful view of the entire Bernese and Valais Alps, the surrounding mountains and numerous glaciers and lakes. Starting and finishing point – car park at Lake Totensee (Grimselpass). continue reading
Lake path
Popular hike with views of the Matterhorn
The lake path around Zermatt with views of the Matterhorn is very popular. You can help yourself with the underground cable car to Sunnegg, where there is a beautiful view of this mountain and now the lakes Leisee, Mosjesee, Grindjisee and Stellisee are waiting and back. It's a beautiful day trip continue reading
Four passes between Switzerland and Italy
Overlooking Grand Combin and Mt. Vélan on one and the Mt. Blanc on the other side.
Wandering through the four passes between Switzerland and Italy – Pas de Chevaux (2716 m asl) – Col de Chevaux (Col du Bastillon, 2754 m asl) – Fenêtre de Ferret (2698 m asl) – Col du Grand-Saint-Bernard (2473 m asl) ), with views of Grand Combin and Mt. Vélan on one side and the Mt. Blancu (Mt. Blanc – Grandes Jorasses – Aiquille de Triolet – Mt. Dolent) on the other side. Starting and finishing point – Hospice St. Bernard. continue reading
Ascent to the base camp below the Matterhorn
Hörnlihütte base camp 3260 m above sea level
We took the cable car from Zermatt to Schwarzsee at 2583 m above sea level. Our journey continued with the descent to Zermatt 1602 m above sea level continue reading
Hike to the Morteratsch Glacier
Road to the largest glacier of the Bernina massif
The Morteratsch Glacier is the largest glacier in the Bernina massif, located in the area of Sv. Mořice in the Swiss Alps. The road to it is gentle and pleasant, suitable for even less able pedestrians. Along the way, individual stops are made with educational boards, which shows the retreat of the glacier from 1900. continue reading
Ascent to Piz Danis
Road from the town of Lenzerheide, via Piz Denis back to the valley
Lenzerheide, together with the neighboring village of Valbella, is a well-known ski resort in Switzerland. Alpine skiing World Cup races are held here regularly. It is also a good starting point for hiking. continue reading
Hike around the Engadine
Lake circuit
Engadin is a region in eastern Switzerland. The Engadine is formed by the Inn River Valley. The valley is characterized by a large number of lakes, which were formed by the deposition of material and the resulting dam of the river. The most famous place in the Engadine is the resort of St. Moritz. continue reading
