Hiking in Switzerland
The former Gaflei convalescent hotel, the first in Liechtenstein, was built at the very beginning of tourism but meanwhile has long belonged to the past. But the fantastic views from the sunny terrace towards the Alps of Eastern Switzerland are still there.
Vaduz, affectionately nicknamed "Städtle", is the capital of the small Principality of Liechtenstein which borders on Switzerland in the west. The small town with its just over 5000 inhabitants impresses with cultural and culinary treasures. Its landmark is the medieval castle located high above the town and belonging to the royal family.
Sargans with its striking castle is an ideal departure point for hikes, inline-skating and cycle tours, or winter-sports fun at nearby Pizol and Flumserberg. And it also offers visitors many hidden treasures.
The, narrow mountain winds steeply up through tall fir forests to the peaceful, remote Weisstannental. No hectic or through traffic here, just idyllic nature, the babbling Seez, Alpine pastures and great hiking.
The holiday region of Elm / Sernftal is surrounded by the mountain scenery of the Glarus peaks. Twice a year the sun pierces the 16-metre Maartin’s Hole in the Tschingelhorn and falls directly on the church tower in Elm. In summer there are lots of walks to choose from, starting in the listed picture-book village of Elm. In winter, families and top-class skiers alike are drawn to the richly varied skiing terrain.
Linthal, southernmost municipality of the Glarus Region, is not only the source of the Linth, the valley station to Braunwald, departure point of many hikes and mountain tours e.g. to the Tödi, but also the starting place for the famous Klausen motor races.
Braunwald is a family friendly, traffic-free summer and winter holiday resort on a sunny terrace in the Glarus hinterland. The panoramic view to the south is dominated by the impressive Tödi with its unmistakable glaciated peak. Braunwald holiday attractions include beautiful themed trails, climbing routes, rose gardens and the family-oriented skiing area.
Switzerland’s largest alp is a political anomaly; although situated to the east of the Klausen Pass on the Glarus side, it belongs to Canton Uri. This high plateau at the foot of the Claridenstock is worth a visit.
From the valley of the River Reuss to the valley of the River Linth: the almost 50 kilometre pass road from Altdorf (UR) through the Schächtental over the pass summit to Urnerboden and further to Linthal (GL) is considered challenging but rewarding, with spectacular views.
The cantonal capital of Uri is in Reusstal, south of the Vierwaldstättersee lake. A touch of Italianità is already visible in Altdorf’s architecture on the way to the Gotthardpass across the Alps. The legend of Tell, Switzerland’s national hero is omnipresent.
Engelberg offers an action-packed summer and winter programme while also offering every opportunity for relaxation. The ‘Mountain of Angels’ as the founders of the Benedictine monastery called the place in 1120 is located in the heart of Central Switzerland. The Titlis at an altitude of 3020 metres above sea level and its glacier park are accessible by revolving rotair cableway.
The route from Melchsee-Frutt to Engstlenalp, continuing over the Joch Pass to the Trüebsee is a hiking classic. Engstlenalp belongs to the Bernese municipality of Innertkirchen in the Oberhasli district.
The Bernese Oberland resort of Meiringen is rich in tradition and lies to the south-east of Lake Brienz. Fictitious detective Sherlock Holmes plunged to his death here, only to be resurrected three years later. Meiringen is also considered the birthplace of meringues.
The Eiger village of Grindelwald in the Bernese Oberland lies embedded in a welcoming and green hollow, surrounded by a commanding mountainscape with the Eiger north face and the Wetterhorn. This mountainscape and the numerous lookout points and activities make Grindelwald one of the most popular and cosmopolitan holiday and excursion destinations in Switzerland, and the largest ski resort in the Jungfrau region.
Wengen lies on a wind-protected sun terrace at the foot of the Jungfrau, 400 metres above the Lauterbrunnen valley at an altitude of 1274 m. The tradition-imbued, car-free holiday resort offers a family-friendly ski and rambling area around the Männlichen and the Kleine Scheidegg. With its nostalgic timber houses, the Bernese Oberland holiday resort has retained all the character of a picture-postcard mountain village.
Lauterbrunnen lies in an impressive alpine trough valley between gigantic rock faces and mountain peaks. The Lauterbrunnen Valley is one of the biggest nature conservation areas in Switzerland with 72 roaring waterfalls, including the Stabbach Falls, which plunge almost 300 metres from an overhanging rock face; secluded valleys; colourful alpine meadows; and lonely mountain inns.
At the farthest end of the Kiental, Griesalp can be reached by a post bus route offering spectacular scenery against the backdrop of the Blüemlisalp massif. Griesalp is an ideal starting point for many hikes, for example over the Hohtürli to Kandersteg or over the Sefinenfurgge to Mürren.
With its numerous mountain transport facilities, growing number of wellness havens and family-friendly attitude, the idyllic chalet village at the foot of the Wildstrubel in summer and winter is among the most versatile holiday destinations in the Bernese Oberland. Adelboden has been awarded the "Families Welcome" quality certificate.
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