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What could be lovelier than a hike to a lake, along a river or even near a glacier? Water is a constant companion on these hikes. Immerse yourself.

Lake Oeschinen, deep-blue waters

Surrounded by imposing mountain scenery, Lake Oeschinen provides a splash of deep-blue colour, nestled between glaciers and pine forests. This is the perfect spot for a family excursion, a day of hiking or simply a place to enjoy nature. The hiking trail to Heuberg has countless places to stop and admire the stunning views of the lake.

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Four-lake hike

Fantastic mountain scenery around the mighty Titlis, unique flora, deep-blue mountain lakes and breathtaking views of the Central Swiss Alps are just some of the highlights of this hike.

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The source of the Rhine

If you want to cross the Rhine in a single step, you need to seek out Lake Toma, the source of the great river. Set in the middle of a nature reserve at an altitude of about 2,300 metres, Lake Toma is a great place to go hiking and offers breathtaking panoramic views.

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Tour du Lac de Joux

The Lac de Joux lies at an altitude of 1,000m, and is popular with hikers (circular hike takes a full day) and mountain bikers for its wild beauty and superb shoreline trails.

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Six lejns (lakes)

Get ready to be impressed by the unique high Alpine lakes and flora of the Upper Engadin on this pleasant circular hike to the six lejins (the local word for small lakes). Furbaz the sprite and Mara the mountain fairy will keep younger hikers entertained along the way.

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Along the riverbank

The varied waterside trail passes through Unterseen along the banks of the Aare and Lake Thun. As well as the lakes and rivers, the ancient castle ruins and nature reserve in Weissenau are real eye-catchers.

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In the middle of a glacier world

The Aletsch panorama trail is a sensational three-day hiking tour that boasts numerous viewpoints of the two longest Alpine glaciers. The contrast between the white-grey rocks and ice formations and the green tones of the Aletsch Forest creates an extraordinary landscape.

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Five crystal-clear mountain lakes

The Pizol five-lake hike takes hikers past five crystal-clear mountain lakes and offers magnificent views of the Alpine world of Eastern Switzerland. This hike is rightly regarded as one of Switzerland’s classics.

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