Sonogno, Switzerland
Top Spots in and near Sonogno
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Grindelwald, Switzerland
First to Balchalpsee
3.69 mi / 551 ft gainFirst 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...Read more -
Glarus Süd, Switzerland
Backpack to Richetlipass in the Glarus Alps
14.3 mi / 4593.2 ft gainThis is a point-to-point hike in the Glarus Alps of Switzerland, beginning in the town of Elm and ending in the town of Linthal. Elm can be reached in 1.5 hours by car from Zürich, or two hours by public transport. Take note that because this is a thru hike, it may be better to take advantage of ...Read more -
Flims, Switzerland
Hike around Crestasee Lake
1.2 miThe hike isn't very intense or long. You just get out of the car walk through a forest, on a small path, go past a little waterfall, over a deep canyon with a river at the bottom of it. The river has a very strong blue color. After that you can go around the entire lake, it's wild and sometimes t...Read more -
Saas-Grund, Switzerland
Hike the Almageller Höhenweg
6.9 mi / 689 ft gainGetting 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...Read more -
Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Hike to Kleine Scheidegg from Wengen in the Bernese Highlands
5.09.3 mi / 2788.7 ft gainThis summer hike from the picturesque ski town of Wengen in the Bernese Alps to Kleine Scheidegg is an easy (although sometimes reasonably steep) trail along a well signposted gravel trail. You start the hike at Wengen train station. When you exit the station bear right and follow the upper road....Read more -
Lauterbrunnen, Switzerland
Explore the Valley of Lauterbrunnen
5.03.5 mi / 200 ft gainIf you're looking for a day in-between the big hiking days or a relaxing walk, Laterbrunnen is the place to be. Its one of those places that you always see in the pictures and I'll be the first to say it definitely lived up to its expectations. Its a smaller town up in the mountains, that can be ...Read more -
Gündlischwand, Switzerland
Trek in the Swiss Alps
68 miThe Trek: Words cannot describe the unparalleled beauty and scenery you will experience on this trek. The journey starts at Schynige Platte where you get your first up-close glimpse of the Berner Oberland including the Eiger, Jungfrau, Monch, and Wetterhorn. From there you will wind up and down t...Read more -
Wilderswil, Switzerland
Canyoning in the Saxetenbach Gorge
Interlaken, Switzerland; a city known for its extreme sports and gorgeous scenery is a European city that is not to be missed. While you can experience the traditional extreme sports such as paragliding, bungee jumping or skydiving here, it’s a slightly less extreme yet more unique option you sho...Read more -
Interlaken, Switzerland
Hike to Harder Kulm
5.05 mi / 2400 ft gainThere are a few different ways to reach the top of Harder Kulm, which are mainly dependent upon your budget and fitness level. The way many people reach the top is by a cable car, that depending on when you go, can cost around CHF 32.00, which is close to USD 32.00. The alternative way is by trai...Read more