Hiking in Switzerland
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Trans Swiss Trail
Porrentruy–Mendrisio

The long-distance Trans Swiss Trail from Porrentruy to Mendrisio is one of the last great adventures in highly-developed Switzerland. A variety of landscapes, cultures and places of interest await along the 32 stages of the 488-km trail.
Walk, free and easy, look, marvel and wonder what surprises wait around the next corner. Pace across a square, follow a country path and branch off again somewhere. As you walk, let your spirits soar and look forward to enjoyable encounters. Get to know a variety of landscapes, cultures and places of interest. Care about nothing but the next signpost. Find all this on the Trans Swiss Trail from Porrentruy to Mendrisio.

The long-distance trail leads from the Jura through the Seeland in the Bern region and on via Emmental and Entlebuch to the Sarnersee and Vierwaldstättersee. Along famous mule trails, it reaches the highest point of the Gotthard route and leads along the Strada Alta, high above the Leventina, into southern Switzerland. The Trans Swiss Trail has 32 stages and is 488 km long. The dense public transport network makes possible short cuts and use of rail, bus or boat. Stages are easily arranged with ample hotel accommodation on offer. The hike can be made in either direction.
Stages
The route comprises 32 sections, which are also ideal for day excursions.
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Places   Arrival / return travel 
Our recommendations for arrival by public transport.
Timetable Public transport stops and route
Porrentruy Show on map
Mendrisio Show on map

Rail, bus, boat recommendations 
SwitzerlandMobility recommends covering the following sections by rail, bus or boat to shorten the route, to negotiate height differences or simply because it’s beautiful.
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Length490 km

 Height differencePorrentruy–Mendrisio: 18'700 m
Mendrisio–Porrentruy: 18'700 m

 RequirementsGrade: easy (hiking trail)
Conditions: medium

 SignalizationFor hiking, follow the logo indicated on the yellow signposts.


Map of route

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Height profile  

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Travel reports

Actual experiences on the route
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Accommodation

Overnight accommodation along the route
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Bookable offers

Offers for the route
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Official guides / maps

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Places of interest

Places of interest along the route
List of places of interest (55)


 

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