Hikes
Routes I’ve walked.
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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 3Adlerspitzli
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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WallisAiguilles d‘Arpette
Enjoyable granite climbing on the Aiguilles d'Arpette above Champex, in the Mont Blanc massif. Orange, grippy rock like Chamonix — only quieter and a touch easier. Normal route via the South Ridge from the Cabane d'Orny: 4b, 3.5 h, 265 m of ascent.
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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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 6 hAltmann
An alpine pre-alps tour with a short, demanding summit passage and a grand Alpstein ridge panorama.
From Zürich: 2h 6m 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 T4 35 hAlvier
A sporty panorama tour up the Alvier high above the St. Gallen Rhine valley, with a wide view from Lake Constance to the Grisons peaks.
From Zürich: 2h 9m 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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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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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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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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Südalpen T3 4.5 hBella Vista / Monte Generoso
A fine tour onto southern Ticino's great panorama balcony, with views from the Po plain to the Valais 4000ers.
From Zürich: 2h 16m 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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Wallis T2 3 hBettmerhorn-Uf de Setzu-Märjlensee-Fiescheralp
A relaxed panorama walk high above the Great Aletsch Glacier: from the Bettmerhorn via Uf de Setzu to the Märjelensee and Fiescheralp — little climbing, huge glacier views.
From Zürich: 2h 36m 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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Berner Alpen T4 8 hBrienzer Grat
An airy ridge traverse high above Lake Brienz. The long, grassy Brienzergrat runs for hours with a constant drop to the lake — a Bernese Alps classic.
From Zürich: 2h 7m SBB connection →
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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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4 hBrunni-Furgelen-Holzegg
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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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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2.5 hBrüsti Anttinghausen Uri
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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Buochserhorn (Buochs-Buochserhorn-Büren)
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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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 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 high 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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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-Dammastock
A high tour to the Dammastock (3630 m), the highest peak of the Uri Alps — up the Damma glacier to the firn summit, often as a spring ski tour.
From Zürich: 2h 38m SBB connection →
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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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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 4c 6 hEdelgrat
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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3 hEggberge–Hüenderegg–Ruogig
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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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: 7h 20m 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 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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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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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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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 varied 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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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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Glarner Alpen WSGigerwaldsee-Sardonnhütte-Pizza Donna / Piz Segnas / Trinserhorn
A big hike-and-bike high tour in the Calfeisental: from the Gigerwald reservoir to the Sardona hut and up Pizza Donna, Piz Segnas and Trinserhorn — in the heart of the UNESCO Sardona Tectonic Arena.
From Zürich: 2h 16m 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 7 hGitschen
A demanding T5 loop up the Gitschen above the Isental — steep grass and rock to a lonely Uri summit with a drop to the Urnersee.
From Zürich: 1h 52m SBB connection →
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Urner Alpen T4 6–7 hGitzitritt Integral
The fabled ascent: a sustained 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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T3 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: 57m SBB connection →
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Urner AlpenGrassen Südwand
A multi-day climb on the Grassen south face above the Susten area — a sustained rock and summit tour in the Uri Alps.
From Zürich: 1h 43m 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 6b 1.5 hGwächten – 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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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 4bKreuzberg /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 high 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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JuraLägerngrat
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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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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Rätikon 8 hMalans-Falknisspitz-Vorder 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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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 47m SBB connection →
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Appenzeller AlpenMattstogg
A sporty tour up the Mattstock above Amden — a striking viewpoint with a drop to the Walensee.
From Zürich: 1h 8m SBB connection →
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Schwyzer Alpen 5c 8 hMehrseillänge 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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Berner Alpen T2 7 hMorgenberghorn
A varied 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, EngadinMuottas 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 8–9 hNamenlose 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 T3 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: 4h 21m 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 varied 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 4c 5 hPilatus / 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 3 hPiz Kesch
A high tour to the Piz Kesch (3418 m), the highest peak of the Albula Alps — from the Chamanna d'Es-cha over the Porchabella glacier to the summit ridge.
From Zürich: 2h 34m SBB connection →
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Bündner Alpen WSPiz Palü
A classic high 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 high 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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5b 14 hPizzo 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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Pra de Cray
A sporty tour up the Pra de Cray (2197 m) in the Fribourg Prealps, on the edge of the Vanil Noir area above Château-d'Oex — little visited and full of views.
From Zürich: 2h 34m SBB connection →
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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: 4h 51m SBB connection →
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Glarner AlpenRautispitz
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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Adula Alpen WSRheinwaldhorn
A high tour to the Rheinwaldhorn (3402 m), the highest peak of Ticino and the Adula Alps. Across the glacier to its far-seen summit cross — here with a bike for the approach.
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 AlpenRingelspitz
A hike-and-bike high 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: 2h 5m 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, varied loop of the Walenstock via the Rugghubelhütte, Rot Grätli and Bannalp.
From Zürich: 1h 43m SBB connection →
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Sardona Tectonic Arena
A geological hiking destination in the UNESCO World Heritage Tectonic Arena Sardona — where the Glarus Thrust vividly shows older rock pushed over younger.
From Zürich: 2h 16m 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+ 1.5 hSchafbergkante
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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Urner Alpen WSSchärhorn
A high 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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AlpsteinSchattenwand
A multi-pitch climb on the Schattenwand in the Alpstein — limestone climbing over several pitches in the Appenzell rock world.
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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Appenzell Alps T5 7 hSichelchamm
A demanding T5 spring tour in the Appenzell Alps with a sustained climb over the Chnorren and an exposed but manageable summit ridge.
From Zürich: 1h 30m SBB connection →
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Siegerländer höhenweg
A multi-day bike tour on the Siegerländer Höhenweg — over the wooded ridges of the Rothaargebirge in Germany's Siegerland.
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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 varied 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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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 high 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 high 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 AlpenTrotzigplanggstock
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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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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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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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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Glarner Alpen WSVrenelisgärtli
A lovely beginner-friendly high 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 high 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 5 hWysswändli
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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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 →