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Switzerland · HIKING & TREKKING

11 Hiking & Trekking Tours in Switzerland Worth the Francs

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Full-Day Hiking Swiss Alps and Lake swim with Pick-up

Full-Day Hiking Swiss Alps and Lake swim with Pick-up - Lake Lucerne: swim if it is good, bistro if it is not

1.Full-Day Hiking Swiss Alps and Lake swim with Pick-up

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $530Top of the pile

Full-day Swiss Alps hike from Lucerne with pickup and flexible routes, then relax at Lake Lucerne with a chance to swim.

“Beautiful scenery — awesome mountains and beautiful lake! We thought we were on a private tour but there were 2 of Robbe’s very nice friends there too. We would have liked a bit more commentary but Robbe did make sure we were all safe on the hike and made special efforts to come back often and check on us slower hikers.”

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The best Sunset hike with Cheese Fondue

The best Sunset hike with Cheese Fondue - The Sunset Hike: Moderate Effort, Big Photo Payoff

2.The best Sunset hike with Cheese Fondue

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 33 reviews · 3 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $222Cheapest of these

A moderate sunset hike in car-free Wengen, finished with traditional Swiss cheese fondue, Swiss chocolates, and golden views over the Jungfrau region.

“Best tour in Switzerland. Breathtaking views, amazing fondue, and insightful information. Come hungry and ready to hike. If you only have one day in Wengen, this is the best way to do it!”

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Heart of the Alps Private Hiking Tour from Lucerne

Heart of the Alps Private Hiking Tour from Lucerne - Cable Car Climb Toward Titlis: High Altitude Views for Less Effort

3.Heart of the Alps Private Hiking Tour from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 31 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $579

A private guided hike from Lucerne to Engelberg, with train and cable car up toward Titlis, plus waterfall, legends, and alpine lunch.

“Our guide, Arno, was awesome! His background in history and education helps make him so great at leading an experience like this. Our kids had a great time with him as well. 100% you should book this tour and ask for him as your guide!!”

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Breathtaking Private Hike with a Local Swiss Expert (1 day trip)

Breathtaking Private Hike with a Local Swiss Expert (1 day trip) - Lake Zurich stop: a calm start and easier access to nature

4.Breathtaking Private Hike with a Local Swiss Expert (1 day trip)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 29 reviews · 8 to 9 hours (approx.) · from $1,393

Private 8-9 hour hike from Zurich with a local Swiss expert, hotel pickup, picnic lunch, and off-track nature spots tailored to you.

“My guide, Marc Gottwald, was the best hiking guide ever. Took me to the most beautiful blue lake. Felt like I was on top of the world. He was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. He explained to me about glaciers, flowers, weather, people, food, etc. Marc made this hike a 10+++.”

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Guided Hiking Half Day in Zermatt

Guided Hiking Half Day in Zermatt - The 9:00 AM start, pickup options, and how to plan your morning

5.Guided Hiking Half Day in Zermatt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $422

Guided half-day hike in Zermatt for photos, with Matterhorn viewpoints, Gornergrat panorama, Gorner Gorge, and Stellisee reflections.

“Our guided hike with Matthew was an unforgettable experience! He led us on a beautiful trail that passed through two charming mountain villages—something we never would have discovered on our own. Along the way, he shared fascinating insights about the area’s history and nature, all while being kind, funny, and incredibly easy to talk to. Matthew also gave us detailed instructions for a hike we wanted to do the next day, plus helpful recommendations for the rest of our trip. He truly listened to what we were looking for and delivered exactly that. My family and I highly recommend booking an outdoor experience with him!”

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Peak to Peak Private Hiking Tour from Lucerne

Peak to Peak Private Hiking Tour from Lucerne - Chairlift up to Klingenstock, then the ridge begins

6.Peak to Peak Private Hiking Tour from Lucerne

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 17 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $720

Private peak-to-peak ridge hike from Lucerne, with historic funicular, chairlift views, cable-secured trails, and a picnic lunch on the mountain.

“Such a great hike , amazing views and great company . My guide Livia , was so experience , and always helped me with all I need and information for the place , we had so much fun !!!!”

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Private Guided Hike on Mt. Rigi with Farm Visit and BBQ

Private Guided Hike on Mt. Rigi with Farm Visit and BBQ - The climb to the top: why the 360 views feel like the main event

7.Private Guided Hike on Mt. Rigi with Farm Visit and BBQ

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · 9 hours (approx.) · from $789

Private guided hike on Mt. Rigi from Lucerne with a farm visit, BBQ, and a relaxing ferry ride back, timed for big 360 views.

“We like seeing hidden gems when on vacation and this was definitely one. We loved getting to hike on some lesser traveled pass and get up close and personal to the roaming cows. Having Mark do a bbq in one of the outposts was a wonderful and unique experience. Taking the ferry back was an unexpected bonus that allowed the trip to really show all aspects of the area.”

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Klein Matterhorn and glacier trail private full day hike

Klein Matterhorn and glacier trail private full day hike - Glacier Palace ice tunnels: short stops, big atmosphere

8.Klein Matterhorn and glacier trail private full day hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 4 to 6 hours (approx.) · from $677

Private Klein Matterhorn and glacier trail hike from Zermatt with gondola 360 views, Glacier Palace ice tunnels, and Schwarzsee walking.

“We loved our tour. One person in our group was not very interested in hiking, so our tour guide, Cedric, adjusted to what we wanted. He tooks us all around the lifts to get the most beautiful views of the Matterhorn, Zermatt village and surrounding Alps. We concluded walking down to the town through beautiful paths. He gave us the complete Swiss Alps experience.”

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Zermatt Guided Day Hike

Zermatt Guided Day Hike - Gornergrat cogwheel rail, the high open-air ride people talk about

9.Zermatt Guided Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $869

Zermatt guided day hike with the Gornergrat cogwheel train, Matterhorn views, a 360 platform, and easy alpine trails with transport included.

“David picked us up at our hotel and showed us around the quaint old village of Zermatt before hopping onto the train until we got to the top. We thought we had a 6 hour window to hike before the rain came and we made the most of it. We saw gorgeous views and took some excellent pictures. He pointed out sites and skillfully helped us navigate the hike down from the top. After about 3 hours of hiking it became very apparent to David that we were going to get caught in a storm and he made sure we hustled to the next train station to seek shelter. While…”

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Guided Hiking Full Day in Zermatt

Guided Hiking Full Day in Zermatt - How the Guide Keeps It Fun, Not Exhausting

10.Guided Hiking Full Day in Zermatt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 6 hours (approx.) · from $641

Full-day guided hiking in Zermatt with Matterhorn, Stellisee, and Gorner Gorge stops, small group size, pickup options, and English guidance.

“PDS is simply the best! Do yourself a solid and book them today. Their excellent trained staff will not only make it a “Perfect” day on the mountain, they will give you the best places to see on/off the mountain! Special shout to Adam for making our visit to Zermatt memorable in every way!”

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Grindelwald Guided Day Hike

Grindelwald Guided Day Hike - Jungfrau stop: how you should pace the second half

11.Grindelwald Guided Day Hike

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 7 hours (approx.) · from $717

Private 7-hour Grindelwald hike with pickup, Eiger and Jungfrau views, and a guide who tailors your route to your pace.

“An amazing experience!! Our tour guide Stephania, knew exactly where to go and how to get there and back. The hike she took us on was perfectly challenging yet enjoyable. She was also a great company sharing a lot of knowledge about the Swiss culture which was a huge bonus! I totally recommend this experience!”

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