Self Guided Walking Holidays in Switzerland

Climb an 800-meter rock face up to Gemmi Pass near Leukerbad where alpine meadows and small chalets mark your entry into the Bernese Oberland. The tough Rawil Pass leads to Lac de Tzeuzier with Valais peaks over 4,000 meters reflecting in its waters, then you'll head down to Crans-Montana following old irrigation channels carved into rock.

This 18km trail starts at Glaubenberg and heads to Lungern-Schönbüel with 505 meters of climbing and views down to Lake Brienz. You'll walk from Schönbüel to Brünig Pass and stop at Gibel viewpoint where both Lake Brienz and Lake Thun spread out below, with an option to add the Wilerhorn summit if you want more elevation.

This self-guided trek covers the final stages of the Swiss Way of St. James, starting in Romont and finishing at Geneva's Jet d'Eau fountain after 7 days of hiking. The route winds through Jorat Nature Park's forest trails where small rivers flow alongside the path. You'll walk from medieval Moudon through vibrant Lausanne's promenade before following Lake Geneva's shoreline past Rolle and Nyon.

Walk the Alpine Panorama Trail starting at Rorschach on Lake Constance and heading through the Appenzell region, passing beneath the Alpstein massif and Churfirsten peaks until you reach Einsiedeln Abbey. You'll pass through villages like Trogen and Appenzell where traditional painted houses line the streets, then follow Lake Walen through the green Toggenburg hills.

This self-guided trek runs from Meiringen to Lenk im Simmental over a week, using the SwitzerlandMobility Plus app to find your way through car-free Wengen and Simmental valley. You'll cross Kleine Scheidegg beneath Eiger's north wall, trek 20km from Mürren via Rotstockhütte to Griesalp, then summit Hahnenmoos Pass on the final 14km stretch.

Walk the historic Via Jacobi pilgrim route on this 6-day self-guided trip from Lake Constance to Einsiedeln, with daily luggage transfers and breakfast at comfort-level stays. You'll see St. Gallen's UNESCO-listed Abbey Library and wander medieval Lichtensteig's streets, then head through the rolling Appenzell Alps foothills using the SwitzerlandMobility Plus app.

Walk historic hollow paths from Wattwil to Rapperswil, then cross the Etzel Pass where panoramic views of Lake Zurich open up before hiking the high trail along wild Lake Brienz from Brünig Pass. You'll see the ruins of Rüeggisberg monastery, cross the Sainte-Apolline bridge near Fribourg, and find Romanesque churches like the crypt in Amsoldingen built by King Rudolf II of Burgundy.