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  • Kandersteg, Switzerland

    Top Spots in and near Kandersteg

    • Grindelwald, Switzerland

      Paraglide in the Swiss Alps

      5.0
      There are few places that are quite as magical as the Swiss Alps. Towering peaks, rich culture, iconic architecture, and rolling green pastures; it's a storybook setting. While there are a multitude of ways to enjoy Switzerland, paragliding amidst the Swiss Alps tops the list. Once the snow melts...
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    • Bettmeralp, Switzerland

      Hike the Swiss Alps

      4.0
      4 mi / 250 ft gain
      This beautiful 4 mile hike takes you past several small lakes and ponds, and offers amazing views of the backside of the Matterhorn.To hike around the Jungfrau-Aletsch glacier and Alps, begin at Bettmersee Lake, just next to the village. Facing the lake, with the village behind you, head left and...
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    • Bettmeralp, Switzerland

      Hiking Along The Great Aletsch Glacier

      5.0
      From Bettmersee Lake follow the trail northeast to "Biel". There's some elevation gain until you reach a large, wider bend in the the trail at Biel, from where you have an incredible view of the Aletsch Glacier and the Swiss Alps, including the Matterhorn.Facing the Glacier, head left and follow ...
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    • Grindelwald, Switzerland

      First to Balchalpsee

      3.69 mi / 551 ft gain
      First to Balchalpsee is a 4-mile out-and-back trail. I did it on a rainy overcast day and the views were still spectacular. At a moderate pace, it took only 1 hour to complete the out-and-back hiking portion, with 20 minutes spent at the lake overlooking the glaciers. There is a fee to ride the...
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    • Les Diablerets, Switzerland

      Hike and Climb the Via Ferrata de la Cascade

      1.5 mi / 500 ft gain
      A Via Ferrata is a protected climbing road created in the Alps made of steel. With a climber’s kit, you secure yourself to cables periodically attached to the mountain, and climb up with the help of steel pegs fixed into the mountain. The Via Ferrata de la Cascade, which literally translated mea...
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    • Château-d’Œx, Switzerland

      Ski and Snowboard Chateau D'oex

      Chateau D'oex sits at 3,100 feet above sea level in the French-speaking Canton of Vaud, Switzerland. The easiest way to get to this picturesque place is by train, unless you happen to be staying nearby with a car. The small mountain town of about 3,500 people is riddled with history, beautiful la...
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    • Simplon, Switzerland

      Hike in the Laggintal

      7.3 mi / 3359.6 ft gain
      The journey begins in the village of Simplon Dorf, crouched on soft hills and lush green meadows under the Fletschhorn.The trail starts at the side of the Post Office in the center of Simplon Dorf and you'll ascend on a track very well marked crossing diagonally the wooded ridge overlooking the v...
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    • Randa, Switzerland

      Hike to the Charles Kuonen Suspension Bridge

      5.4 mi / 3280.8 ft gain
      Technical specificationsLength: 494m / Height: 85m / Elevation: 2080m above see level / Time to cross: 10 min The bridge is located in the Swiss Alps, near the village of Randa, where you start the hike. It says 4h for the loop, but it takes less time if you're a good hiker. The normal route is a...
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    • Saas-Grund, Switzerland

      Hike the Almageller Höhenweg

      6.9 mi / 689 ft gain
      Getting ThereStart your tour in Saas-Grund at the bottom station of the Hohsaas cableway. In summer, it costs you only 7 Swiss Francs there to park your car for the day. Then take the cable car up to the middle station (Kreuzboden) where your hike will begin.Hint: If you are staying in the Saas V...
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    • San Anselmo, California

      Hiking the Alpi Pontine - Pizzo Diei and Mount Cistella

      12 mi / 4517.7 ft gain
      Drive to the San Domenico ski resort, a lovely small Italian alpine town where you will start. There you can opt to ride the cable car and save yourself about 450 meters of hiking up through ski tracks that are beautiful but will not add much to the adventure and which will already be very energy...
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    • Zermatt, Switzerland

      Photograph the Matterhorn

      5.0
      Take the underground cable car from Zermatt Sunnegga valley station. At Sunnegga, take the gondula to Blauherd. Stelli Lake (look out for Stellisee) is only about 15 minutes from Blauherd station.Thousands of photos have been taken at Stellisee, so add a few more to that number. Stelli Lake featu...
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    • Leysin, Switzerland

      Hike and Climb the Via Ferrata de la Tour D'Ai

      5.0
      5 mi / 1000 ft gain
      A Via Ferrata is a protected climbing road created in the Alps made of steel. With a climber’s kit, you secure yourself to cables periodically attached to the mountain, and climb up with the help of steel pegs fixed into the mountain. The Via Ferrata of the Tour D’Ai is located in Leysin, and i...
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    • Zermatt, Switzerland

      Explore The Matterhorn

      5.0
      The Matterhorn straddles both Switzerland and Italy and is one of the most beautiful peaks you can shoot. The summit sits at 14,692 feet, making this one of the tallest peaks in Europe.There's an abundance of mellow hikes around the area - check a map in Zermatt for a trail that suits you or just...
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    • Zermatt, Switzerland

      Hike to Grindjisee

      1.8 mi / 150 ft gain
      Nestled at the end of a long valley, the village of Zermatt is constantly dwarfed by the tooth-shaped Matterhorn. You can virtually hike anywhere around Zermatt and see the Matterhorn, but there are some places that offer better views than others. One of those places is a small lake called Grindj...
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    • Bognanco, Italy

      Hike to Gattascosa hut and Camoscellahorn

      4.2 mi / 3290.7 ft gain
      The path that I'm suggesting here can be completed in full if you feel trained for a climb of 1000m but it can also be cut in half at the Monscera pass if you prefer something simpler and lighter. In any case, your excursion will give you great reward. From Domodossola follow directions to Bognan...
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    • Obergoms VS, Switzerland

      Photograph the Rhône Glacier

      4.8 mi / 1686.4 ft gain
      Head for one of the highest mountain passes in the Swiss Alps, the Furkapass. It connects Gletsch, Valais with Realp, Uri. On the way, take a look at the awesome little church in Gletsch, a small town that looks pretty spooky during off-season! It's a perfect spot to watch or take pictures of the...
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