Hikes
Map: swisstopo
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Urner Alpen T2 2 hAaschlucht
A refreshing gorge hike from Engelberg to Grafenort, over many bridges along the wild Engelberger Aa.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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Schwyzer Alpen 3 5 pitchesAdlerspitzli
A fine, never-dull multi-pitch route on the Gross Mythen — lots of enjoyable climbing with a few challenging moves.
From Zürich: 1h 13m SBB connection →
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Wallis 4bAiguilles d‘Arpette
Enjoyable granite climbing above Champex, in the Mont Blanc massif. Orange, grippy rock like Chamonix — only quieter and a bit easier.
From Zürich: 4h 6m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T4Albert-Heim Hütte
One of the finest places to spend a night in Switzerland: a grand panorama, a lake to swim in, cake, and rewarding hikes.
From Zürich: 2h 38m SBB connection →
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Saas-Tal T2 3:15 hAlmagelleralp Balcony
A balcony traverse from Kreuzboden above Saas-Grund across the Trifthorn slopes to the Almagelleralp, ending in Saas-Almagell.
From Zürich: 3h 10m SBB connection →
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Bündner AlpenAlp d’Anion
An adventurous two-day tour in the Grisons Alps to the remote Alp d'Anion, out in the quiet late autumn.
From Zürich: 2h 40m SBB connection →
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Ticino T4 7.5 h (2 days)Alpe Cuasca
A Ticino summer hike up to Alpe Cuasca, with pools along the way for a cold dip in the heat of the day.
From Zürich: 2h 49m SBB connection →
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Alpstein T5 7–8 hAltmann
A long Alpstein tour to one of the finest autumn sunsets — with an optional, exposed summit passage.
From Zürich: 2h 4m SBB connection →
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Alpstein 4aAltmann Ostgrat
Climbing on the second-highest peak of the Alpstein — officially 3+, in practice more, and over a thousand metres of approach from Wildhaus first.
From Zürich: 1h 50m SBB connection →
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Bündner Alpen T3 4 hAlvier
A short, steep hike up the Alvier with a bit of scrambling and a wide view over Lake Walen and the Glarus peaks.
From Zürich: 1h 4m SBB connection →
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Schwyzer AlpenAmselspitz
A snowshoe tour up the Amselspitz in the Schwyz Alps — a quiet winter summit away from the crowds.
From Zürich: 1h 13m SBB connection →
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Crans-Montana T2 4:50 hAnzère Alps Loop
A working-alp loop above Anzère through Tsalan d'Ayent and Tsalan d'Arbaz, with the karst wall of the Wildhorn as a constant backdrop.
From Zürich: 3h 20m SBB connection →
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Jura 5cArête Spéciale
A narrow limestone ridge at grade 5c in the Moutier gorge — one rib out of the wall, approach and descent on foot from the station.
From Zürich: 1h 47m SBB connection →
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Chablais T2 3:10 hBalcon du Mont-Blanc
A traverse from Finhaut through La Léchère up to the Fenestral pass and along the Vieux Emosson balcony, with Mont Blanc face-on the whole way.
From Zürich: 3h 45m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen K4Bälmeten
A via ferrata tour up the Bälmeten in the Uri Alps — engaging rock and cable terrain with interesting geology along the way.
From Zürich: 1h 52m SBB connection →
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Jura 5cBalmflue Südgrat
A long limestone multipitch at grade 5c above Solothurn — plenty of pitches, little wall feeling, and a steel cable in the middle of it.
From Zürich: 1h 26m SBB connection →
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Jura 5a+Balmflue Südwände
A fine multipitch route in the Solothurn Jura — grade 5a+ limestone climbing on the sunny south faces of the Balmflue, with traverses between the pitches.
From Zürich: 1h 26m SBB connection →
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Walliser Alpen T4 12 h (2 days)Barrhorn
The highest hikeable summit in the Alps: a two-day traverse from the quiet Turtmanntal via the Turtmannhütte to 3610 m and down into the Mattertal, with the Weisshorn right across the valley.
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Urner Alpen T3 4 hBeckenried – Risletenschlucht – Rütli
Dinosaur tracks, roaring waterfalls and cool forest paths: a fine day out on Lake Lucerne with a grand panorama.
From Zürich: 1h 33m SBB connection →
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Aletsch T3 4:30 hBelalp to Riederalp Suspension Bridge
A high crossing of the Massa gorge on the 124 m suspension bridge, linking the Belalp side of the Aletsch glacier to Riederalp on the other bank.
From Zürich: 2h 42m SBB connection →
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Südalpen T2 4 hBella Vista
A fine tour onto southern Ticino's great panorama balcony, with views from the Po plain to the Valais 4000ers.
From Zürich: 2h 26m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T2 2–2.5 hBergli
The cosy climb from Engelberg over the Bergli to Ristis, through pretty alpine meadows.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T4Bergseehütte-Voralphütte-Salbithütte
A multi-day hut traverse in the Göscheneralp granite: from the Bergseehütte via the Voralphütte to the Salbithütte, with the airy Salbit suspension bridge as the highlight.
From Zürich: 2h 4m SBB connection →
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Aletsch T3 6:55 hBettmerhorn and Aspi-Titter Bridge to Bellwald
A long north-facing traverse from the Bettmerhorn along the Märjelen shores across the Aspi-Titter suspension bridge and down to Bellwald.
From Zürich: 3h SBB connection →
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Leuk T2 3:10 hBhutan Bridge (Leuk)
A short suone walk on the shaded north bank of the Rhône from Unterems to Leuk, ending at the improbable Bhutan-style covered footbridge above the river.
From Zürich: 2h 17m SBB connection →
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Bivaccio Piano de la Parete
A short but brutally steep approach to a remote bivouac — 1600 metres of ascent in just six kilometres, part of it by bike.
From Zürich: 2h 14m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T5 4 hBiwak am Grassen
A demanding, steep climb to the lonely Grassen bivouac beneath the Titlis south-east edge.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T2 3–4 hBlackenalp
A pleasure hike in the Surenental to Blackenalp, with views of the Spannort towers and fine alp cheese at the end.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T3 3 hBleikigrat
The wild classic: an 'easy' alpine hike with ladders over the jagged Bleikigrat from Niederrickenbach.
From Zürich: 1h 22m SBB connection →
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Bündner Alpen, Lepontinische Alpen T5 WS-Bortelhorn
A fine scramble over blocky ground above the Simplon, past blacknose sheep and cool rock pools.
From Zürich: 3h SBB connection →
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Simplon T3 3:45 hBortelhütte
A steep climb from Rosswald above the Simplon south ramp to the small Bortel SAC hut, with a descent through the old Simplon village of Berisal.
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Berner Alpen T4 16 hBrienzer Grat
Two days of unbroken panorama above Lake Brienz. The long, grassy ridge from Brünig to the Harder Kulm is one of the great pre-Alps traverses, exposed and high above the lake.
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Urner Alpen T3 6 hBrisen
A sporty ridge hike up the Brisen high above the Bannalp. Scenic ups and downs with wide views over Lake Lucerne and the Uri peaks.
From Zürich: 1h 22m SBB connection →
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Uri Alps T5 11 h (2 days)Bristen
For anyone after something demanding, the Bristen is the one: airy scrambling and views that could hardly be finer.
From Zürich: 1h 47m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T5Bristen Nordostgrat
The northeast ridge of the Bristen (3073 m), the striking sentinel above the Maderanertal. Demanding, technical T5 terrain to one of Uri's finest viewpoints.
From Zürich: 1h 47m SBB connection →
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Urner AlpenBristen Südgrat
The south ridge of the Bristen (3073 m) in the Maderanertal — a technical scramble to Uri's shapely summit.
From Zürich: 1h 47m SBB connection →
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Urner AlpenBristen-Etzlihütte-Lai dalla Stria-Sedrun
A multi-day crossing from the Uri Etzli valley over to Sedrun: past the Etzlihütte and the legend-shrouded Lai da Stria (Witches' Lake).
From Zürich: 2h 40m SBB connection →
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Goms T3 6:00 hBrudelhorn
A hard ascent from Ladstafel on the Nufenen road to the Brudelhorn summit (2790 m), descending on the ridge back to Münster in the Obergoms.
From Zürich: 3h 19m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T2 2 h 30Brunnipfad
A well-marked learning trail from the Brunnihütte with boards on flora and fauna — and a constant Titlis view.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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WT2 3 hBrüsti Trail
A short snowshoe tour on the Brüsti above Attinghausen — an easy winter day with views into the Reuss valley and the Uri Alps.
From Zürich: 1h 42m SBB connection →
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T4 7 hBuochserhorn
A demanding loop up the Buochserhorn high above Lake Lucerne, climbing from Buochs and descending to Büren — steep, but with a big panorama.
From Zürich: 1h 23m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T2Bürgenstock Felsenweg
An easy stroll along the famous Felsenweg on the Bürgenstock, carved into the cliff high above Lake Lucerne — with the Hammetschwand lift, Europe's highest exterior elevator.
From Zürich: 1h 22m SBB connection →
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Val d'Entremont T3 5:40 hCabanes d'Orny and du Trient
A demanding out-and-back onto the edge of the Trient plateau, with two SAC huts, a fringe of granite spires and views straight into the Massif du Mont Blanc.
From Zürich: 4h 11m SBB connection →
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Südalpen T2 4 hCabbio – Scudellate – Bella Vista
A quiet two-day walk through the Muggio valley to the mountain village of Scudellate, and on up to Bella Vista, the southernmost panorama balcony in Switzerland.
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Leventina, Ticino T3 8.5 hCapanna Cadlimo
A two-day traverse through the Leventina: from Lago Piora past the ice-covered Lago Scuro to the Capanna Cadlimo, then down through the wild Valle Canaria to Airolo.
From Zürich: 2h 4m SBB connection →
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Bergell, Glarner Alpen T5 4 hCapanna del Forno - Pizzi dei Rossi - Monte del Forno
A high-alpine tour in the Bregaglia to the Monte del Forno (3214 m): from the Capanna del Forno across the broad Forno glacier and a secured rock band to the summit, with the Pizzi dei Rossi in view.
From Zürich: 3h 41m SBB connection →
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Schwyzer Alpen T4 5 hChaiserstock
A magnificent autumn tour above the Riemenstalden valley up the Chaiserstock (2515 m) — T4 with exposed, chain-secured scrambling and a panorama that, on clear days, floats above a sea of clouds.
From Zürich: 1h 56m SBB connection →
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Bündner Alpen, Engadin T2 3 h 30 minChamanna Cluozza
A short hut tour from Zernez to the only SAC hut inside the Swiss National Park, straight through the larch and arolla pine forests of the Val Cluozza.
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Bündner Alpen T2 10 hChamanna Coaz
A two-day traverse from the Val Roseg over the Chamanna Coaz (2610 m) and the Fuorcla Surlej to St. Moritz, straight through the larch forests of the Upper Engadine.
From Zürich: 3h 18m SBB connection →
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Bündner AlpenChamonna Lischana
An autumn hut climb to the Chamonna Lischana high above Scuol in the Lower Engadine — 1400 metres up into the lonely dolomite world of the Lischana.
From Zürich: 2h 40m SBB connection →
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T3 5.5 hChamosentse
A sporty traverse over the Col de Chamosentse in the Grand Muveran area, past the Lacs de la Forcle and on toward Derborence.
From Zürich: 7h 21m SBB connection →
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Glarner Alpen T5 9 hChli und Gross Kärpf
A demanding T5 crossing of the Chli and Gross Kärpf in the Freiberg Kärpf — Europe's oldest game reserve, with good chances of spotting ibex.
From Zürich: 2h 4m SBB connection →
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Glarner Alpen T5Chli Windgällen
A demanding T5 tour up the Chli Windgällen high above the Maderanertal — technical rock and rubble terrain to an airy summit.
From Zürich: 1h 52m SBB connection →
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Glarner Alpen T5 6 hChöpfenberg via Brüggler
A proper T5+ day in the Glarner Alps — over the Brüggler to the Chöpfenberg, kicked off by a ridiculously steep little cable car.
From Zürich: 2h 45m SBB connection →
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Glarner Alpen WS 9 hClariden
A classic mountaineering tour to the Clariden (3267 m) between Uri and Glarus. A long glacier day to the broad firn summit with wide views over the central Alps.
From Zürich: 2h 9m SBB connection →
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Val d'Entremont T3 4:55 hCol du Grand-St-Bernard: Fenêtre Loop
A high circuit from the Grand-St-Bernard pass across the Col du Bastillon and the Fenêtre de Ferret, with the Combe de Drône lakes and, if lucky, a Grand-St-Bernard dog on the way.
From Zürich: 4h 57m SBB connection →
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Bündner Alpen, Lepontinische Alpen 4aCorn da Mürasciola / Via Tinner
The Via Tinner on the Corn da Mürasciola (2819 m) above Val da Camp: a well-bolted slab climb of some thirteen pitches (III–IV), descending to the Rifugio Saoseo.
From Zürich: 4h 18m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen WS- 9 hDammastock
An easy but very long ski tour to the highest peak in the Uri Alps
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SüdalpenDenti della vecchia
An adventurous ridge hike at the Denti della Vecchia, the bizarre limestone towers high above Lugano. From Monte Brè over Monte Boglia along the Swiss border, with a night in one of the Ticino huts.
From Zürich: 3h 15m SBB connection →
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Coteaux du Soleil T1 2:05 hDiablerets Landslide Loop (Derborence)
A short forest loop around the 1714 rockfall that dammed the Derborence lake, with a wild boulder maze and one of the last primeval woods of Switzerland.
From Zürich: 4h 20m SBB connection →
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Berner Alpen T4 9 h (2 days)Dossenhütte
A hut tour up the Dossenweg from Rosenlaui — 1350 metres of climbing on ladders and cables, and a front-row seat above the Rosenlaui glacier.
From Zürich: 2h 41m SBB connection →
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Schwyzer Alpen T4 4 hDruesberg
Whether you run it or walk it: the height gain is worth it! The airy ridge traverse to the Forstberg and some fine scrambling make this a treat of a tour.
From Zürich: 1h 24m SBB connection →
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Jura 4cEdelgrat
A technical scramble along the Edelgrat in the Jura — airy rock and ridge terrain on a scenic loop above the Mittelland.
From Zürich: 1h 20m SBB connection →
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Wallis T4 6 hEggishorn
A panorama tour to the Eggishorn (2926 m) above Fiesch — arguably the grandest balcony over the Great Aletsch Glacier, with views of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
From Zürich: 2h 55m SBB connection →
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Urner AlpenEmetten-Risletenschlucht-Treib
An adventurous hike from Emetten through the wild Risleten gorge down to Treib on Lake Lucerne.
From Zürich: 1h 52m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T4 3–4 hEngelberger Rotstock
The 'pyramid of Engelberg': a summit tour from the Rugghubelhütte over the loose upper structure.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T1 1.5 hEngelstockrundweg Sattel Hochstuckli
An easy loop around the Engelstock at Sattel-Hochstuckli — short, family-friendly, and with the airy Skywalk suspension bridge.
From Zürich: 1h 14m SBB connection →
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Jura 5bEulengrat
An airy multi-pitch ridge climb (up to 5b) in the Jura — limestone climbing with wide views over the Mittelland.
From Zürich: 1h 29m SBB connection →
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Rätikon T4 9 hFalknis
A long, fitness-heavy tour up the Falknis (2562 m) in the Rätikon, high above the Bündner Herrschaft — 1900 metres of ascent and a grand summit view into the Rhine valley.
From Zürich: 1h 6m SBB connection →
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Felsenegg
A short snowshoe tour to the Felsenegg — a quiet, scenic winter day in the first snow.
From Zürich: 24m SBB connection →
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Berner Alpen ZS 10 hFinsteraarhorn
A big high-alpine tour to the highest summit of the Bernese Alps (4274 m). From the Finsteraarhorn hut, a long day on glacier and firn leads over the northwest ridge to the top — serious, wide-open high mountains.
From Zürich: 3h 2m SBB connection →
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Val d'Anniviers T2 4:35 hFive 4000ers Balcony (Tignousa to Zinal)
A classic Anniviers balcony traverse from St-Luc's Tignousa station past the Weisshorn hotel and Bella Lé to Zinal, five 4000ers in the line-up.
From Zürich: 3h 37m SBB connection →
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Schwyzer Alpen T5Fluebrig massiv
A technical T5 tour in the Fluebrig massif above the Wägital — rugged rock and ridge terrain to the lonely Schwyz summits.
From Zürich: 1h 13m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T2 1 h 30Flühmatt
The fast, direct climb to Ristis via the Flühmatt — short, steep, with a stop for the tasty Älplermagronen.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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Schwyzer Alpen T2Fronalpstock
An overnight on the Fronalpstock above Stoos — a panoramic grassy ridge high over Lake Lucerne, with the sunset right in front of the tarp.
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T2Furggabühl / Dreibündenstein
A winter snowshoe tour over the Furggabühl to the Dreibündenstein high above Chur — wide views over the Grisons mountains.
From Zürich: 3h 59m SBB connection →
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WT2 4.5 hFurggelenstock
A snowshoe tour at the foot of the Mythen: from Brunni via Furgelen to Holzegg, with a constant view of the striking Schwyz peaks.
From Zürich: 1h 13m SBB connection →
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Südalpen T3 6 hGaggio
A sporty spring loop up the Gaggio in the Ticino Gambarogno — grassy ridges high above Lake Maggiore with wide views over lake and southern Alps.
From Zürich: 1h 54m SBB connection →
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Val d'Illiez T2 2:40 hGalerie Défago
Champéry's most photographed viewpoint: a rock-cut gallery bolted to the cliff opposite the Dents du Midi, then a gentle loop down the Vièze to Val-d'Illiez.
From Zürich: 4h 3m SBB connection →
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Glarner Alpen T4 8 hGandstock
A sporty loop up the Gandstock above Elm in the Glarus region — a long climb to a quiet viewpoint above the Sernf valley.
From Zürich: 2h 4m SBB connection →
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T3 6 hGemmenalphorn
A loop up the Gemmenalphorn above Lake Thun, from the Niederhorn along scenic ridges facing Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.
From Zürich: 2h 41m SBB connection →
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Leukerbad T2 3:15 hGemmipass to Lämmerenhütte
An easy high-altitude walk from the Gemmi pass across the Lämmerenboden to the SAC Lämmerenhütte, under the north walls of the Wildstrubel.
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Glarner Alpen T4 L 7 hGemsfairenstock
A demanding loop up the Gemsfairenstock (2972 m) at the Klausen pass — over pastures, firn and rock to a scenic summit beside the Clariden.
From Zürich: 2h 9m SBB connection →
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Vispertäler T1 3:30 hGibidumpass
A gentle traverse from Giw above Visperterminen across the Gibidumpass to the car-free hamlet of Gspon, along the Visper alp balcony.
From Zürich: 2h 44m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T3 4–5 hGigichrüz
An easy mountain hike from Brändlen over the Gigichrüz and the Giri, with a grand view of Lake Lucerne.
From Zürich: 2h 5m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T5 8.5 hGitschen
For those after a grandiose panorama and exciting trails, this hike to a little-visited summit in Uri is a jackpot.
From Zürich: 1h 52m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T4 6–7 hGitzitritt Integral
The fabled ascent: a demanding alpine hike with ropes and ladders from Buochs up the Buochserhorn.
From Zürich: 1h 23m SBB connection →
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3 hGlaubenbielen Pass (Biosphäre Entlebuch)
A winter snowshoe tour at the Glaubenbielen pass in the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere — wide, quiet slopes between the Lucerne and Obwalden mountains.
From Zürich: 1h 47m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen 4bGletschhorn South Ridge
The finest climb at the Furka pass: around ten pitches on cracks, flakes and slabs of rough Uri granite, up to the Gletschhorn (3305 m).
From Zürich: 2h 16m SBB connection →
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Uri Alps T2 4 hGoldboden
An easygoing but wild hike through meadows and forest to the Stäfeli mountain restaurant — following the turquoise Engelberger Aa the whole way, with cowbells, butterflies and thundering waterfalls.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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Uri Alps T1 1 hGolzerensee
A short, easygoing walk to the turquoise Golzerensee in the Maderanertal — cable car up, swimming towel out.
From Zürich: 1h 52m SBB connection →
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Goms T2 4:00 hGommer Höhenweg (Oberwald to Münster)
A gentle balcony walk along the sunny south side of the Obergoms, from Oberwald above Ulrichen and Geschinen down to Münster, all wide meadows and Walser villages.
From Zürich: 3h 19m SBB connection →
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T2 2.5 hGonzen
A short, easy ridge with an excellent prelude: the tiny Palfries cable car ride over a waterfall is half the experience.
From Zürich: 1h 4m SBB connection →
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Valais central T3 5:30 hGrand Chavalard Loop
A big high-alpine circuit from Ovronnaz around the Grand Chavalard by the Col de Fenestral, the Fenestral lakes and the Lui d'Août alp.
From Zürich: 3h 41m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen ZS- 9 hGrassen Südwand
A classic rock alpine route on the south face of the Grassen, starting from the Sustlihütte across glacier and bergschrund: ZS-, 3b, at its best in early summer.
From Zürich: 2h 32m SBB connection →
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Südalpen T3 7 hGridone
A sporty traverse up the Gridone (Monte Limidario, 2188 m), the highest peak above Lake Maggiore on the Italian border — wide views over lake and Centovalli.
From Zürich: 3h SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen 5cGross Bielenhorn Südostgrat
A long granite climb at grade 5c above the Sidelen hut — the most demanding ridge in the Furka area.
From Zürich: 2h 16m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen WS 8.5 h (2 days)Gross Spannort
A two-day high-alpine traverse in the Uri Alps: a night at the Kröntenhütte, a dawn glacier crossing, a loose but thrilling climb to the summit, and a long snow-surf down to the Spannorthütte.
From Zürich: 1h 19m SBB connection →
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Glarus AlpsGrotzenbühl
An enjoyable snowshoe tour above Braunwald in the Glarus Alps: a gentle climb through snowy slopes to a wide, sunny viewpoint.
From Zürich: 1h 49m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T2 1 h 30Grotzliweg
A short themed trail high on the Fürenalp with around ten stations on animals, plants and rocks — made for families.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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Glarner Alpen T3Gufelstock
An adventurous two-day tour up the Gufelstock in the Glarus region — quiet ridges and alp meadows overlooking the lower Glarus valley.
From Zürich: 1h 27m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen 6bGwächten – Super Schneehun
An alpine multi-pitch on the Gwächten above the Erstfeldertal — «Super Schneehun», 6b, right by the Kröntenhütte, where a dip in the lake awaits after the climb.
From Zürich: 1h 19m SBB connection →
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Schwyz Alps T6 4 h 30Haggenspitz & Chli Mythe
A compact but committing loop in the Schwyz Alps linking two summits via exposed traverses, a chimney passage, and a short climbing section to the Chli Mythe.
From Zürich: 1h 11m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T5 7–8 hHahnen
Engelberg's landmark: a demanding, exposed alpine tour up the Hahnen with a stunning view of the village.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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Bündner AlpenHaldensteiner Calanda
A fitness-heavy tour up the Haldensteiner Calanda (2805 m), the landmark local mountain of Chur — home to the Alps' first reintroduced ibex colony.
From Zürich: 1h 40m SBB connection →
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Glarner Alpen T5 WS 11 hHausstock Überschreitung
A big T5 traverse of the Hausstock (3158 m) between Glarus and Grisons — a long, wild day with 2100 metres of ascent over rock and firn.
From Zürich: 2h 4m SBB connection →
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Bündner Alpen, PlessuralpenHeimeli
A winter snowshoe tour into remote Sapün near Arosa, to the historic Heimeli mountain inn — quiet snowy slopes in the Plessur Alps.
From Zürich: 2h 16m SBB connection →
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Appenzeller Alpen T4 7 hHinderspina
A demanding ridge traverse over the Hinderspina in the Appenzell Alps — scenic, partly steep terrain far from the busy trails.
From Zürich: 1h 30m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T5 6.5–7 hHoh Brisen
A dreamlike, exposed alpine hike from Niederrickenbach to the Hoh Brisen — for those who like it wild.
From Zürich: 1h 22m SBB connection →
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WT2 3 hHüenderegg
An easy snowshoe tour on the Eggberge above Flüelen — quiet winter slopes with views over the Urnersee.
From Zürich: 4h 7m SBB connection →
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Schwyzer Alpen T4 7 hHundstock
A demanding panorama loop up the Hundstock above the Muota valley — a long climb to a quiet viewpoint in the Schwyz Alps.
From Zürich: 2h 10m SBB connection →
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Schwyzer Alpen T5 3 hIbergeregg-Chli Schijen-Hundlischijen-Grossschijen
A short but punchy T5 scramble over the Schijen towers at the Ibergeregg — Chli Schijen, Hundlischijen and Grossschijen as airy rock spikes.
From Zürich: 1h 37m SBB connection →
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Valais T5 approx. 10 h (2 days)Igloo des Pantalons Blancs
A demanding two-day T5 traverse in the Val des Dix: a hut tour via the Cabane de la Barmaz, with iced-up scrambling pitches (II) and an exposed crossing high above the Glacier des Écoulaies on the second day, followed by a long descent to Bonatchiesse.
From Zürich: 3h 36m SBB connection →
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Südalpen K3Klettersteig Tres Signori
An airy via ferrata above the Magadino plain near Bellinzona. Between Mornera and Albagno, a medium (K3–4) and a hard (K5) variant climb the Sasso Torrasco, capped by a 15-metre suspension bridge.
From Zürich: 1h 54m SBB connection →
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Glarner Alpen T2 3 hKlöntalersee
An easy shoreline walk along the turquoise Klöntalersee, beneath the steep walls of the Glärnisch — little climbing, plenty of lakeside idyll.
From Zürich: 1h 38m SBB connection →
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Alpstein 4b 4 pitchesKreuzberg /schmales Südrippli
A steep, narrow limestone rib in the Alpstein — sunrise above a sea of fog, a bit of rope, and some of the most photogenic ridges in eastern Switzerland.
From Zürich: 2h 6m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen WS+Krönten
A mountaineering tour up the Krönten (3108 m) above the Erstfeld valley — from the Kröntenhütte over rock and firn to a scenic Uri summit.
From Zürich: 1h 19m SBB connection →
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5bLa Moquette
A multi-pitch climb on the 'La Moquette' route — enjoyable rock climbing over several pitches.
From Zürich: 3h 52m SBB connection →
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Val d'Hérens (Nendaz) T2 3:10 hLac de Cleuson
A traverse from Combatseline high above Siviez, dropping past the Cleuson dam and along the shoreline before descending back to Siviez.
From Zürich: 3h 36m SBB connection →
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Val d'Anniviers T2 4:35 hLac de Moiry Circuit
A full loop of the turquoise Lac de Moiry reservoir at the head of the Val d'Anniviers, with a detour to the little glacial Lac du Glacier under the Aiguilles de la Lé.
From Zürich: 4h 8m SBB connection →
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Chablais T2 4:30 hLac de Salanfe
From Van d'en Haut past the Cascade de la Sauffla waterfall up into the amphitheatre of the Dents du Midi to the Lac de Salanfe reservoir, returning by the same route.
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Chablais T2 3:05 hLac de Taney
A shady climb from Miex through beech forest to the emerald Lac de Taney, tucked in a limestone bowl below the Cornettes de Bise near the French border.
From Zürich: 3h 58m SBB connection →
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Jura T3 4 hLägerngrat
A short, adventurous ridge walk along the Lägern, the easternmost spur of the Jura. The narrow, partly rocky limestone crest gives wide views over the Mittelland to the Alps — a favourite high above the pretty town of Baden.
From Zürich: 15m SBB connection →
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Grisons AlpsLagh de Cama
A mountain lake walk in the Val Cama, Grisons — clear alpine water for a swim at the end of the climb.
From Zürich: 2h 19m SBB connection →
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Saas-Tal T2 2:15 hLängfluh Descent (Saas-Fee)
A big glacier-edge descent from Längfluh above Saas-Fee down past Spielboden and the Gletschergrotte, right in among the Mischabel giants.
From Zürich: 3h 17m SBB connection →
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Bündner Alpen, Lower Engadine T2 4 hLavin–Guarda–Ftan
An easy autumn walk with a grand panorama through the golden larch forests of the Lower Engadine, the kind that stays with you.
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Alpstein T3Lütispitz
An Alpstein hike that's surprisingly stiff for a red-white marked trail — go from Stein straight up to the Lütispitz and turn around there.
From Zürich: 1h 33m SBB connection →
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Luzerner Alpen 3Matthorn / Brotmessergrat
A ridge climb along the Brotmessergrat to the Matthorn near the Pilatus — airy multi-pitch in the Lucerne Prealps.
From Zürich: 1h 44m SBB connection →
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Schwyzer Alpen 5c 7 pitchesMehrseillänge Chaiserstock
A plaisir multi-pitch above the Riemenstalden valley — «Die Verschlossene», seven pitches at 5c on the west face of the Chaiserstock (2515 m), with a walk to the summit and a descent over the Rossstocklücke.
From Zürich: 1h 56m SBB connection →
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SüdalpenMonte Boglia
An easy hike up the Monte Boglia high above Lugano — a scenic border summit with views of the lake, the Denti della Vecchia and the southern Alps.
From Zürich: 2h 35m SBB connection →
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Moosalpregion T1 2:05 hMoosalp Panorama Trail
A gentle family loop from Moosalp above Törbel past Bürchneralp, the little Boningersee and the Breitmatte pond, all in open larch pastures.
From Zürich: 3h 5m SBB connection →
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Berner Alpen T2 7 hMorgenberghorn
A hike from the Kiental down to Lake Thun: flowery meadows and forest on the way up, then open pastures and the clang of cowbells, and past the cosy Brunnihütte.
From Zürich: 2h 10m SBB connection →
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Bündner AlpenMorteratsch Gletscher
An adventurous walk along the Morteratsch glacier trail near Pontresina — following the retreating Morteratsch glacier, with year markers that make climate change tangible.
From Zürich: 3h 43m SBB connection →
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Bündner Alpen, Engadin T2Muottas Muragl Panoramaweg
A relaxed panorama walk high above the Upper Engadine. From the Muottas Muragl top station, the trail follows the famous view over the Engadine lakes — little climbing, endless vistas.
From Zürich: 3h 8m SBB connection →
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Bockmattli 5b 9 pitchesNamenlose Kante
A multi-pitch on the 'Nameless Arête' — airy edge climbing over several pitches.
From Zürich: 1h 13m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T2 6.5 hNiederbauen Chulm
A sporty hike up the Niederbauen Chulm high above Lake Lucerne — a scenic grassy summit with wide views of the central Swiss mountains.
From Zürich: 1h 40m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T4 5 hNiederbauen Chulm (Leiterli)
A sporty loop up the Niederbauen Chulm via the Leiterli ladders — scenic ridge terrain high above the Urnersee.
From Zürich: 4h 21m SBB connection →
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Glarner Alpen T4Nüenchamm
A tour up the Nüenchamm above the Walensee, a scenic grassy summit on the Kerenzerberg.
From Zürich: 2h 47m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T4 6 hOberbauenstock Grat
A demanding ridge loop up the Oberbauenstock above the Urnersee — airy limestone crests with a constant drop to the lake.
From Zürich: 1h 52m SBB connection →
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Glarner Alpen T3 7 hOrtstock
A long loop in the Glarus Alps over wide alp pastures and a turquoise mountain lake up to the Ortstock ridge. In autumn with golden light and the first patches of snow.
From Zürich: 1h 49m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T2 2–3 hPanoramarundweg Wirzweli
The Sunday digestive round: a great panorama loop from Wirzweli over the Wirzeligrat to the Gummenalp.
From Zürich: 1h 12m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T3 4–5 hPanoramaweg Horbis – Fürenalp
A grand panorama walk from Horbis over the Zieblenalp to the Fürenalp — with a detour to the 'End of the World'.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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Luzerner Alpen T4Pilatus
A trail-running traverse of the Pilatus — 14 kilometres and 1720 metres of ascent over Lucerne's landmark mountain, with a long run back down.
From Zürich: 1h 18m SBB connection →
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Luzerner Alpen T3 6 hPilatus
A demanding traverse of the Pilatus, Lucerne's landmark mountain — a long climb to Tomlishorn and Esel with a big panorama over central Switzerland.
From Zürich: 1h 18m SBB connection →
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Luzerner Alpen 4cPilatus / Galtigentürme
A climbing loop on the Galtigen towers of the Pilatus — multi-pitch on the limestone towers high above the Lucerne lowlands.
From Zürich: 1h 18m SBB connection →
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Albulaalpen, Bündner Alpen WS 10 hPiz Kesch
A traverse of the Piz Kesch (3418 m), the highest peak of the Albula Alps — from the Kesch hut to the summit ridge, and back down south to the Chamanna d'Es-cha.
From Zürich: 2h 34m SBB connection →
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Bündner Alpen WSPiz Palü
A classic mountaineering tour to the Piz Palü (3900 m) in the Bernina group — over the glaciated triple-summit ridge, one of the finest firn tours in the Eastern Alps.
From Zürich: 3h 19m SBB connection →
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Bündner Alpen LPiz Platta
A mountaineering tour to the Piz Platta (3392 m), the highest peak of the Oberhalbstein Alps — firn and rock above the Avers, with a wide Grisons panorama.
From Zürich: 2h 51m SBB connection →
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Glarner Alpen WSPiz Sardona
A big hike-and-bike mountaineering tour in the Calfeisental: from the Gigerwald reservoir to the Sardona hut and up Piz Sardona, Piz Segnas and Trinserhorn — in the heart of the UNESCO Sardona Tectonic Arena.
From Zürich: 2h 16m SBB connection →
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5bPizzo Badile Nordkante
The north ridge of the Pizzo Badile (3308 m) in the Bregaglia — one of the great classic granite arêtes of the Alps, a long, airy day of climbing (up to 5b).
From Zürich: 4h 13m SBB connection →
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Südalpen T5Pizzo di Claro
A demanding T5 tour up the Pizzo di Claro (2727 m), the highest peak above the Riviera — a lonely, little-visited viewpoint approached via the Capanna Brogoldone.
From Zürich: 2h 3m SBB connection →
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Tessiner Alpen T2 7 hPizzo Leone
A hot affair: this fine hike will have you sweating even early and late in the year. A long loop above Lago Maggiore with magnificent views.
From Zürich: 2h 18m SBB connection →
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Freiburger Alpen T6 8:30 hPra de Cray
A very demanding T6 ridge traverse in the Fribourg Prealps: from Rossinière over Pra de Cray to Gros Perré (2542 m), with a short pitch of grade II rock in the SE couloir.
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Wallis T3 6 hPrabé
A sporty loop up the Prabé (2042 m) high above Sion — a scenic ridge over the Rhône valley, past the historic Valais bisses (irrigation channels).
From Zürich: 2h 54m SBB connection →
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Mattertal T3 4:00 hRanda Suspension Bridge Loop
A steep loop from Randa up to the Charles Kuonen suspension bridge (494 m long) and back via the Europahütte on the Europaweg balcony.
From Zürich: 2h 54m SBB connection →
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Glarner Alpen T4 6:30 h (trail run) / 9–10 h (hiking)Rautispitz
A demanding tour up the Rautispitz above the Obersee near Näfels — a steep climb to a striking Glarus viewpoint.
From Zürich: 5h 8m SBB connection →
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Bündner Alpen T2 3.5 hRegitzer Spitz
An easy spring summit above the Rhine valley — pleasant outing, though the ridge we picked wasn't the highlight we'd hoped for.
From Zürich: 1h 24m SBB connection →
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Bündner Alpen T4Regitzer Spitz (Leiterli)
An adventurous winter tour up the Regitzer Spitz via the Leiterli passage — technical terrain high above the Bündner Herrschaft.
From Zürich: 1h 24m SBB connection →
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Lötschental / Leukerbad T3 5:30 hRestipass Traverse
A demanding traverse from the Lauchernalp above Wiler across the Restipass to the Rinderhütte cableway above Leukerbad.
From Zürich: 3h SBB connection →
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Adula Alpen WS 7 hRheinwaldhorn
A fine mountaineering tour to the Rheinwaldhorn (3402 m), the highest peak of Ticino and the Adula Alps.
From Zürich: 3h 4m SBB connection →
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Rifugio Saoseo
An easy hut walk to the Rifugio Saoseo in the Val da Camp above Poschiavo — through larch forests to the deep blue-turquoise Lagh da Saoseo.
From Zürich: 3h 45m SBB connection →
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Schwyzer Alpen T4 5 hRigi Hochflue
A demanding panorama loop up the Rigi Hochflue, the rocky summit of the Rigi massif — airy passages with a drop to Lake Lauerz and Lake Lucerne.
From Zürich: 53m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T5Rigi Kulm Nordwestrippe
A technical T5 direttissima up the northwest rib to Rigi Kulm — steep, rough off-trail terrain to the 'Queen of the Mountains'.
From Zürich: 1h 25m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T1 1 hRigidalalp – Brunnihütte
A short sunny panorama walk from Ristis, even doable with a buggy — and a chairlift back down.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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Glarner Alpen WS+ 18 hRingelspitz
An exciting mountaineering tour up the Ringelspitz (3247 m), the highest peak of canton St. Gallen: a wild rock-and-firn summit high above the Tamina valley.
From Zürich: 1h 38m SBB connection →
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Roflaschlucht
A short, adventurous gorge walk on the Hinterrhein near Andeer. From the historic guesthouse, a gallery path blasted into the rock by hand leads right behind the thundering waterfall — a small feat of engineering.
From Zürich: 2h 18m SBB connection →
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Schwyzer Alpen T4 6 hRophaien
A demanding panorama loop up the Rophaien high above the Urnersee — steep grass and scenic ridges with a grand drop to the lake.
From Zürich: 4h 7m SBB connection →
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Rosstock-Fulen-Chaiserstock-Chronenstock-Blüemberg
A big, fitness-heavy multi-day traverse over the wild summit chains above the Riemenstalden valley — from Rossstock over Fulen, Chaiserstock and Chronenstock to the Blüemberg.
From Zürich: 2h 10m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T2 2 h 30Rugghubelhütte
A hut classic: the lovely panorama trail from Ristis to the Rugghubelhütte, with a picture-book view of Hahnen and Titlis.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T4 9 hRund um den Walenstock
The great round: a long loop of the Walenstock via the Rugghubelhütte, Rot Grätli and Bannalp.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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Südalpen T4 7 hSasso Grande
A technical loop to the Sasso Grande on the Denti della Vecchia above Lugano — limestone rock and ridge with wide views over Lake Lugano.
From Zürich: 2h 35m SBB connection →
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Urner AlpenSchächentaler Windgällen
A technical tour up the Schächentaler Windgällen at the Klausen pass — rough rock and rubble terrain to a scenic Uri summit.
From Zürich: 2h 15m SBB connection →
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Alpstein 5c+Schafbergkante
An airy multi-pitch in the Alpstein up a fine arête — well bolted, with a polished 5c+ as the crux. An ideal spring tour.
From Zürich: 2h 6m SBB connection →
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Mattertal T2 2:50 hSchalb to Jungu Balcony
A remote balcony traverse from Schalb above Embd to the tiny cablecar hamlet of Jungu, hanging on the sunny side of the Mattertal.
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Urner Alpen WSSchärhorn
A mountaineering tour to the Schärhorn (3294 m) above the Klausen pass — over glacier and firn to a striking Uri viewpoint.
From Zürich: 2h 9m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T3 5 hSchartehöreli
A family tour above Lake Urnersee, with a small cable car ride, a barbecue spot at the viewpoint, and a cool swim in the lake at the end.
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Alpstein 5b 4 pitchesSchattenwand
Two multi-pitch routes above Unterwasser in the Obertoggenburg: «Uusverchauf» and «Via Anne Aylin», each four pitches at 5b on well-bolted limestone. An autumn line.
From Zürich: 1h 52m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen 4bSchildkrötengrat
Sunny granite climbing at grade 4b above the Sidelen hut — short approach, long summer day on rock.
From Zürich: 2h 16m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T2 2 h 30Schlettere
The playful climb from Engelberg up to Brunni, on a rooty forest path past the Robinson playground.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen ZS 9.5 hSchlossberg
A big alpine day out of the Spannorthütte: a 4 a.m. start, sunrise at the Schlossberglücke, eleven committing pitches up the south wall, the summit, and a long snow-surf down to Engelberg.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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Schwyzer Alpen 5cSchmalstöckli
Compact limestone above the Riemenstalden valley — a dense web of routes at every grade, for example the Lange Kombination over six pitches at 5c.
From Zürich: 1h 56m SBB connection →
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5aSeewenchegel
A multi-pitch climb on the Seewenchegel (up to 5a) — enjoyable rock climbing over several pitches.
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Val d'Hérens T3 3:20 hSentier des Bouquetins (Prafleuri)
A high loop from the Grande-Dixence dam across the Col des Roux to the Prafleuri hut, where the ibex herds like to sit on the terrace at breakfast time.
From Zürich: 2h 35m SBB connection →
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Val de Bagnes T3 4:40 hSentier des Chamois: La Chaux to Fionnay
A committing high traverse from Verbier's Mont-Fort side across the Col Termin to the Louvie hut, then all the way down into Val de Bagnes at Fionnay.
From Zürich: 4h 59m SBB connection →
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Crans-Montana T3 4:20 hSentier Panorama 4000
A demanding balcony above Crans-Montana looking across the Rhône into the row of Valais 4000ers, from the Weisshorn to Mont Blanc de Cheilon.
From Zürich: 2h 58m SBB connection →
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Aletsch / Goms T2 3:00 hSeven Lakes Trail: Bellwald
A high circuit above Bellwald taking in Wirbulsee, Lengsee, Honeggersee, Mittelsee and Spilsee, under the Risihorn and Rispe crest.
From Zürich: 3h SBB connection →
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Appenzell Alps T5 7 hSichelchamm
A demanding T5 spring tour in the Appenzell Alps with a long climb over the Chnorren and an exposed but manageable summit ridge.
From Zürich: 1h 30m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T4 5 hSpannorthütte
A wonderful day trip to the loveliest SAC hut in the Engelberg valley, at the foot of the Schlossberg.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T4 4 hSpilauer Grätli
A tour over the Spilauer Grätli in the Uri Alps, scenic ridge-and-lake terrain away from the busy trails.
From Zürich: 2h 12m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T4Stanserhorn
A big trail-running traverse of the Stanserhorn — 27 kilometres and 2250 metres of ascent over Nidwalden's local mountain, with wide views of the central Swiss lakes.
From Zürich: 1h 7m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T2 5 hStanserhorn von Stans
A fitness climb up the Stanserhorn straight from Stans — 1450 metres on foot to the panorama peak, otherwise reached by the historic funicular and the CabriO cable car.
From Zürich: 1h 7m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T3 2 h 30Stäuberweg
The Fürenalp classic: a power trail past the mighty Stäuber waterfall, with grand views into the Surenental.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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Simplon T1 3:00 hStockalperweg: Simplon to Gondo
A gentle descent along the historic Stockalper trade road from Simplon Dorf through Gabi and Gondo, along the wild Gondoschlucht down to the Italian border.
From Zürich: 3h 24m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen 3Strahlengrätli
Enjoyable granite climbing above the Furka region — grade 3, with an approach the retreating glacier is making steadily trickier.
From Zürich: 2h 16m SBB connection →
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Grisons Alps T3 7 hStrudeltöpfe Alp Mora
A sporty summer tour in the Grisons Alps: from Fidaz via Alp Lavadignas and Platt da Alva down to the rock pools of Alp Mora, finishing in Trin.
From Zürich: 2h 29m SBB connection →
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T3Surenenpass
An adventurous pass hike over the Surenen pass from Engelberg to Attinghausen — one of central Switzerland's finest Alpine crossings, over flowery pastures and past mountain lakes.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T4 5 hSurenenweg
An impressive full-day traverse from Engelberg over the Surenen Pass to Attinghausen — part of the Via Alpina.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen LSustenhorn
A classic beginner mountaineering tour to the Sustenhorn (3503 m) above the Susten pass — from the Tierbergli hut over the Stein glacier to the broad firn summit.
From Zürich: 2h 51m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T5Timpel über Stockflue
A technical T5 tour up the Timpel via the Stockflue — steep, rough terrain to a lonely summit, often in wintry conditions.
From Zürich: 1h SBB connection →
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Glarner Alpen WS+Tödi
A big mountaineering tour to the Tödi (3614 m), the highest peak of the Glarus Alps — a long glacier and firn day from the Fridolinshütte to the 'King of the Grisons'.
From Zürich: 3h 20m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen 4cTrotzigplanggstock
A technical tour up the Trotzigplanggstock above the Göscheneralp — rough granite terrain to a lonely Uri summit.
From Zürich: 2h 32m SBB connection →
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Turtmanntal T3 6:30 hTurtmanntal Panorama Trail
A demanding loop from Gruben deep in the wild Turtmanntal up to the little Turtmann lakes, with the Bishorn and Weisshorn in full sight the whole way.
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Binntal / Aletsch T1 3:45 hTwingi Gorge (Binn to Betten)
A gentle descent through the artsy Twingi gorge from Binn down the Binntal to Grengiols and Betten, mostly along old paved mule paths.
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Urner Alpen T6 11 hUri Rotstock über Nordgrat
A very demanding T6 traverse of the Uri Rotstock (2928 m) via the north ridge — a long, high-alpine day with 2200 metres of ascent over rock and firn.
From Zürich: 1h 52m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T4 6.5 hUri Rotstock von Musenalp
A fitness tour up the Uri Rotstock (2928 m) from the Musenalp — the rewarding normal route to the striking Nidwalden viewpoint above Lake Lucerne.
From Zürich: 1h 22m SBB connection →
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Tessiner AlpenValle Leventina
A multi-day autumn tour through the Ticino Valle Leventina — hut to hut over wide alps and quiet mountain lakes.
From Zürich: 3h 31m SBB connection →
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Val d'Anniviers T2 4:40 hVallon de Réchy
A day inside the last untouched valley of the Valais Alps: no roads, no lifts and no villages, just meadows, marshes and the Becs de Bosson above.
From Zürich: 3h 13m SBB connection →
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Tessin T5Via Alta della Verzasca
A multi-day high route along the ridges of the Verzasca valley, hut to hut. Exposed T5 terrain, partly secured with chains and steps, with far-reaching Ticino views.
From Zürich: 3h 8m SBB connection →
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Valle Maggia, Ticino T5 13.5 hVia Alta Valle Maggia
A wild, near-empty high traverse above Ticino's Valle Maggia — steep climbs by the dozen, an alpe that feeds you well, and a chained block ridge to the Madom da Sgiof that's far more fun than fearsome.
From Zürich: 3h 51m SBB connection →
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Chablais T3 4:40 hVieux Emosson Geology Trail (Dinosaur Tracks)
A steep climb from the Emosson dam to the Vieux Emosson reservoir and the archosaur trackway: real Triassic dinosaur footprints in slabs at 2400 m.
From Zürich: 3h 53m SBB connection →
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Val d'Entremont T1 3:55 hVillages and Hamlets of the Entremont
A quiet uphill walk from La Douay through the old sun-facing hamlets of Commeire, Chandonne and Vichères across to Liddes, along the sunny terrace of the Val d'Entremont.
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Chablais T2 4:30 hVionnaz Alp Circuit
A long balcony loop above Torgon linking the alps of the Vionnaz side of the Chablais, with a wide-open view across the Rhône into the Vaudois pre-Alps.
From Zürich: 3h 38m SBB connection →
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Schwyzer Alpen T3 4 hVitznauer Stock
A sporty loop up the Vitznauerstock in the Rigi area — a short, punchy climb with a fine drop to Lake Lucerne.
From Zürich: 1h 25m SBB connection →
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T2 7.5 hVoralphütte
A long but technically easy tour to the Voralphütte in the Göschenen granite — a scenic hut approach through the wild Voralp valley, also as a trail run.
From Zürich: 2h 4m SBB connection →
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Glarner Alpen T4Vorder Glärnisch
A demanding tour up the Vorder Glärnisch high above Glarus town — a steep climb to a striking viewpoint at the edge of the Glärnisch massif.
From Zürich: 1h 2m SBB connection →
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Rätikon T5 ZS 8 hVorder Grauspitz
A long, fitness-heavy ridge tour from Malans over the Falknisspitz to the Vorder Grauspitz (2599 m) — Liechtenstein's highest peak, in the heart of the Rätikon.
From Zürich: 1h 24m SBB connection →
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Glarner Alpen WSVrenelisgärtli
A lovely beginner-friendly mountaineering tour in the Glärnisch massif to the Vrenelisgärtli (2904 m). A night at the Glärnischhütte, then across the summit firn to an airy top high above the Glarus valleys.
From Zürich: 1h 2m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T2 4 hWalenpfad
A great classic: the panorama trail from the Brunnihütte around the Walenstock to the Bannalp, with a constant drop-away view.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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T2 7 hWeesen-Quinten-Walenstadt
A long, scenic shoreline walk on the sunny north shore of the Walensee — from Weesen via the car-free wine village of Quinten to Walenstadt, beneath the steep Churfirsten.
From Zürich: 57m SBB connection →
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Uri Alps T2 3.5 hWeg der Schweiz – Stage 1: Treib to Isleten
A gentle lakeside traverse above the Urnersee with constant panorama and a swim at the end.
From Zürich: 1h SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T2 2 hWeg der Schweiz Etappe 3: Flüelen – Sisikon
A short lake stage that only really gets going once you leave the noisy road behind — the second half is the keeper, ideally walked backwards.
From Zürich: 1h 3m SBB connection →
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Schwyzer Alpen T2 3 hWeg der Schweiz Etappe 4: Brunnen nach Sisikon
An easy stage of the Swiss Path from Brunnen to Sisikon — along the steep shore of the Urnersee, with constant views of the lake and the Rütli.
From Zürich: 1h SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T6 WSWinterstock
A very demanding T6 mountaineering tour to the Winterstock (3203 m) above the Furka — wild granite and firn to a lonely, seldom-climbed summit.
From Zürich: 2h 16m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T4 3 h 50Wissberg
A photogenic summit tour from the Fürenalp with short scrambling bits and views in every direction.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T4 3 h 45Wissigstock ab Rugghubelhütte
A fine summit above the Griessen glacier, from the Rugghubelhütte along the blue-and-white marked trail.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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T4 7 hWissigstock von Bannalp
A fitness tour up the Wissigstock from the Bannalp — a long climb to a scenic summit above the Engelberg valley.
From Zürich: 3h SBB connection →
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Wallis 5aWiwannihorn
The Steinadler route up the Wiwannihorn (3001 m) above the Wiwannihütte in Valais — 14 pitches up to 5a on top-quality Valais gneiss.
From Zürich: 3h 7m SBB connection →
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Schwyzer Alpen 3 11 pitchesWysswändli
A multi-pitch route through the west face of the Grosse Mythen — eleven short pitches of gullies, chimneys and grass ledges up to the Mythenmatt.
From Zürich: 1h 13m SBB connection →
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Coteaux du Soleil T3 3:00 hZanfleuron Karst Loop
A day among the great karst pavements of Zanfleuron, up from the Prarochet hut to the Col du Sanetsch, with the Grand-Muveran skyline on the way in.
From Zürich: 4h 47m SBB connection →
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Mattertal (Zermatt) T3 7:30 hZermatt Edelweiss Trail
A big Zermatt balcony from the village up to Trift and Alterhaupt, along the Höhbalmen to Zmutt, with the Matterhorn face-on the second half of the day.
From Zürich: 3h 15m SBB connection →
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Voralpen 3 hZuger Chriesiwäg Walchwil-Goldau
An easy, enjoyable walk on the Zug Cherry Trail from Walchwil to Goldau — through cherry orchards high above Lake Zug, a sea of blossom in spring.
From Zürich: 45m SBB connection →