The BEST Hiking in Switzerland

If you’re looking for the best hiking in Switzerland, don’t miss these 7 great hikes!

In a country almost covered in towering peaks and glistening glaciers it is no surprise that there are a few spectacular hikes tucked away in Switzerland.

In fact, the Swiss are so well organised that the country is almost covered with well-maintained hiking trails that you could walk from one end to another.

I have lived here for over 15 years and have done at least 100 of the best hikes in Switzerland in that time, so I want to share some of the most amazing scenery this country has to offer with you.

From the North to the South, no matter where you go, there is a hike that will blow your mind, or at the very least, fill your memory card with photos.

7 Trails For Hiking In Switzerland

Let’s start with some of the best trails for hiking in Switzerland.

1) The Eiger Trail

The Eiger Trail is one of the most rewarding hikes in Switzerland. If you happen to be in the Interlaken/Grindelwald area, and most of you will probably make a stop here, then this is the hike for you.

While it is not a very challenging hike, the trail takes you along the foot of one of Europe’s most renowned mountains tucked in the Bernese Alps- the Eiger.

This peak is over nearly 4000m high and its north face is a menacing shear wall that climbers love to throw themselves up.

Unfortunately, it is also one of the most difficult climbs in the alps and has killed over 100 people over the years, often while people are watching from Grindelwald.

To start this hike you need to get up to Kleine Scheidegg by train (or a little further to the Eigergletscher stop) and then all you have to do is hike down!

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Yes down. So, if you don’t enjoy the hard slog of hiking up mountains, this is a great option as the hike is a breeze. It’s a way to get great views while not expending a terrible amount of energy.

The Eiger Trail takes you along a meandering trail below the Eiger so that you can see exactly what the climbers have to face. They also start from this trail, so it really gives you a climber’s perspective.

You also get a sweeping view of the whole Grindelwald valley as you descend, which is another great reason to do this trail.

• Hike Time: 2.5 hours
• Distance: 6km
• Altitude Gain/Loss: 90m / 800m
• Starting Point: Eigergletscher station or Kleine Scheidegg