Hiking
Best hikes near Zurich!

Best hikes near Zurich!

Hiking in and around Zurich is one of the best things to do while in the city - not only to see some of the most incredible, untouched beauty of the Swiss Alps but also to get some exercise to compensate for all the cheese & chocolate you are bound to indulge in...

Zermatt 5 lakes hike, Switzerland

Zermatt 5 lakes hike, Switzerland

5 beautiful lakes, the mighty Matterhorn, snowy mountains and impressive glaciers - all await you on this lovely hike in Zermatt, also known as 5-Seenweg. One of the most famous trails in the Zermatt region, the 5 lakes hike is one of the best things to do if you are...

Gornergrat – Riffelsee Hike in Zermatt

Gornergrat – Riffelsee Hike in Zermatt

If you were to do just 1 hike in the Zermatt region, make it this Gornergrat hike. The Sun Trail from Gornergrat to Riffelberg descends along the Gornergrat Bahn, the world-famous railway line and takes you along cascading glaciers, stunningly beautiful lakes and lush...

Hike to Caumasee and the Swiss Grand Canyon!

Hike to Caumasee and the Swiss Grand Canyon!

This easy trail covering the 2 beautiful lakes of Caumasee and Crestasee, and the incredible Rhine Gorge (also known as the Swiss Grand Canyon) is the perfect way to whet your appetite for more hikes in Switzerland. I came across these places when I was looking for...

Hike to Bachalpsee from Grindelwald First

Hike to Bachalpsee from Grindelwald First

The best hike from Grindelwald First is the hike to Bachalpsee which encompasses all that’s most beautiful about Switzerland - stunning snow-capped mountains, lush green meadows & valleys, crystal clear lakes, and wildflowers, all to the soundtrack of ringing...

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