The 12 Best Hiking & Trekking Days in Switzerland

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 64 reviews · 8 to 11 hours (approx.) · from $530Our pick

Spend 8 to 11 hours hiking with Robbe of Van Praet Excursions on a flexible Swiss Alps route from Lucerne. Summer walks may reach Göscheneralpsee, while winter outings use snowshoes around Engelberg, Langis, or Rigi. A packed lunch, spring water, transport, and a possible Lake Lucerne swim are included.

“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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2.The best Sunset hike with Cheese Fondue

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

Join Weronika for a moderate sunset hike through car-free Wengen, stopping at scenic viewpoints before a traditional cheese fondue dinner outdoors. You’ll learn about the Jungfrau region, walk back through the evening light, and finish with Swiss chocolates. The group is limited to 12 people and the tour lasts about 3 hours 45 minutes.

“We had an unforgettable sunset hike and fondue experience! Weronika was incredibly personable and organized, with clear and friendly communication before the event, which made everything seamless. The hike itself offered absolutely breathtaking scenery, and the fondue at the end was outstanding — the perfect way to wrap up the evening. A special highlight was meeting her sweet pup, Boni, who added even more charm to the experience. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a unique and memorable adventure!”

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3.Heart of the Alps Private Hiking Tour from Lucerne

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

Leave Lucerne at 7:45am for Engelberg, then ride a bus and cable car to 1,850 meters for a private Alpine hike. Your guide adjusts the route to your group, with options for a longer walk or rustic cable car ride, a farm lunch stop, and time in Engelberg before returning by train. Ask about Arno, Livia, or John if available.

“The trip was great and our guide, Livia, was amazing!!! She knew the trails and the best path for us. So much fun to see this natural Beaty!!”

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

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

Spend 8 to 9 hours with a private Swiss guide, often Marc Gottwald, on a custom hike from Zurich or Lucerne. Choose an easy or demanding route lasting 2 to 6 hours, then add sightseeing at Lake Zurich, the Bernese Oberland, Appenzell, or Uri. Hotel pickup, transport, a Swiss picnic, photos, and the hike are included.

“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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5.Guided Hiking Half Day in Zermatt

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 23 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours hiking around Zermatt with a private English-speaking guide such as Matthew, Simon, or Carey. You’ll seek out Matterhorn viewpoints, Gornergrat, Gorner Gorge, and Stellisee, with the route adjusted to your pace and experience. Lift passes, food, and drinks cost extra.

“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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6.Lugano Fox Trail Galileo

★★★★★★★★★★3.5 · 18 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $47Best value

Start at Lugano station and follow the Galileo Foxtrail through steep streets, scenic viewpoints, and unusual city corners. You will decode clues, save knights, trace blood, and use a funicular-related challenge while searching for a mysterious green chest. The private experience suits puzzle fans with moderate fitness.

“The Fox trail was good. Book it directly via www.foxtrail.ch.”

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7.Peak to Peak Private Hiking Tour from Lucerne

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

Travel from Lucerne to Stoos, ride a historic funicular and chairlift, then hike the ridge from Klingenstock to Fronalpstock with a private guide. The 3 to 4 hour trail brings wide views over Lake Lucerne, mountain farms, and alpine peaks. Guides such as Livia, Andrea, and Ezra have led this route.

“We ended up changing our plans due to weather sonI can’t really comment on this but we had the best experiences anyway at Mt. Regi. Our guide was fantastic - ask for Ezra.”

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

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

Spend about nine hours exploring Mt. Rigi with a private English-speaking guide, including a moderate hike, a farm visit, a Swiss sausage grill lunch, and 360-degree views from the summit. Your day begins in Lucerne at 7:45 am and ends with a boat cruise back to the city. Mark may lead the hike and BBQ.

“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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9.Klein Matterhorn and glacier trail private full day hike

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

Meet your English-speaking guide at your Zermatt hotel and ride toward Klein Matterhorn, Europe’s highest lift station. Visit the Glacier Palace, take in views across Switzerland, Italy, and France, then hike from Trockener Steg toward Schwarzsee. Guides Gioia and Cedric are praised for flexible pacing, route advice, photos, and local tips.

“We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Matterhorn and hike and strongly recommend this tour. Cedric kept us informed about the weather and how to layer appropriately before beginning our tour. During the tour, he was extremely knowledgeable and shared history of many churches and landmarks. Then, when we asked for his suggestions of other activities, he gave great options, told us when to depart for best weather, and where to go. He even updated us on the weather for the following day even though our tour was already over. I feel comfortable communicating with him through the rest of my stay. Cedric has made our visit to Zermatt one…”

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10.Zermatt Guided Day Hike

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

Ride the Gornergrat cogwheel train to 10,134 feet, take in the Matterhorn from a 360-degree platform, then hike one to two hours through alpine reserve trails. A private English-speaking guide handles the route, transport, photo stops, and local stories. Hotel pickup in Zermatt is 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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11.Grindelwald Guided Day Hike

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

Spend about seven hours hiking above Grindelwald with a private English-speaking guide. Stephania and Hanspeter are among the guides, and your route can be adjusted to your fitness level. Expect meadows, cows, wildlife, village views, and close looks at the Eiger and Jungfrau, with transport included.

“The day hike was excellent. Our guide Hanspeter was great about giving us various options throughout the day of where to hike to next, and provided interesting facts and stories throughout the tour.”

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12.Guided Hiking Full Day in Zermatt

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

Spend about six hours hiking around Zermatt with a PDS Snowsport guide, stopping at the Matterhorn, Stellisee, and Gorner Gorge. The small group has a maximum of six people, and guides such as Matthew can adjust the pace and route to suit your preferred difficulty. Lunch and lift passes cost extra.

“What a memorable experience hiking in and around Zermatt.”

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