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The Mount Niesen hike, also known as ‘The Swiss Pyramid’ due to its distinctive shape, offers an incredible hiking experience in the heart of the Bernese Alps. Towering at 2,362 meters, Niesen’s near-perfect pyramidal form commands attention, and its summit rewards hikers with unparalleled panoramic views of the surrounding alpine scenery, including over 400 peaks. …

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Gleckstein Hut (Glecksteinhütte) sits above Grindelwald with incredible views down into the valley, while dramatic glaciers loom behind in the mountains. It’s an incredible place to stay the night and enjoy the sunrise and sunset. Truly one of my favorites. A few hundred meters above the Gleckstein Hut is the Chrinnerhorn summit, a peak accessible …

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If you’re looking for a high-altitude hike with breathtaking views of the Bernese Oberland region in Switzerland, the Schynige Platte Hike to Faulhorn to First trail is a fantastic option. This trail is famous for its panoramic vistas of iconic peaks like Eiger, Mönch, and Jungfrau, as well as stunning Alpine lakes and lush meadows. …

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Experience the ultimate high-altitude adventure with the Mürren Via Ferrata to Gimmelwald trail in the Swiss Alps. Starting from the serene and car-free village of Mürren, this exhilarating mountain route takes you on a winding journey along breathtaking cliff faces, across the world-famous “Nepal Bridge”, and eventually to the charming village of Gimmelwald. As you …

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The Morgenberghorn hike is a challenging but rewarding adventure located in the Bernese Oberland region of Switzerland. Towering at 2,249 meters, Morgenberghorn is less frequented than some other peaks in the region, offering a sense of tranquillity and a close connection with nature. The trail winds through dense forests, alpine meadows, and along steep ridge …

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The Eiger Trail is a breathtaking hiking route situated in the Swiss Alps. It allows hikers to get close to the imposing north face of the Eiger mountain. The trail begins at Alpiglen and ends at Eigergletscher, covering around 6 kilometers and taking about 2-3 hours to complete depending on your speed. As you traverse …

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Hiking to the summit of Mount Pilatus, a peak that soars 2,128 meters above sea level, from its base is a challenging yet rewarding undertaking. The most popular trail begins in Alpnachstad and is one of the world’s steepest cogwheel railway routes when not being hiked. The journey up takes about 4 to 5 hours …

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The Rotstock Via Ferrata in Grindelwald is an iconic adventure trail that attracts thrill-seekers from around the world. Situated in the Swiss Alps, this iron-clad route navigates below the Eiger’s imposing North Face, providing climbers with an exhilarating journey that combines ladders, stairs, and rock scrambling. The route is a blend of fixed cables, iron …

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Bachalpsee Lake is one of the most stunning alpine lakes in Switzerland, surrounded by wildflowers and adorned with an incredible backdrop of glacial mountains. The beauty of Bachalpsee Lake is that there is a cable car that does 90% of the work. From Grindelwald, the cable car will drop you at First Station, where you …

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The Walpenpfad hike starting either in Bannalp or in Engelberg is a fantastic trail that has a bit of everything. This 10km, alpine route passed several lakes, crossed ridges, and had stunning views above the valleys. The Walenpfad Hike: Panorama Mountain Trail The Walenpfad Hike known as the Panorama Mountain Trail can be hiked in …

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The Via Ferrata at Fürenalp, Switzerland, is an exhilarating alpine adventure, perfect for those seeking a thrill amidst spectacular natural beauty. This climbing route, equipped with fixed cables, ladders, and bridges, offers an accessible way for non-expert climbers to experience the joy of mountain climbing. Beginning at the Fürenalp mountain station, the route winds its …

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The Four Lakes hike in Engelberg takes you on a high-altitude mountain trail as you visit four lakes on this stunning one-way hike. The trail can be walked in either direction with endpoints being Truebsee Lake and Melchsee Lake. There is also an optional (very epic) sunset viewpoint on this trail we visited by accident …

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