Switzerland Hikes, Paired With a Spa

Start with the best hikes in Switzerland or easy hikes for beginners.

Bernese Oberland

Easy

Bachalpsee from Grindelwald First

3.7 mi · 390 ft up · 2 hours round trip

♨ Soak after: Belvedere Swiss Quality Hotel, Sunstar Hotel Grindelwald

Easy

Mürren to Gimmelwald, Lauterbrunnen Valley

1.9 mi · 70 ft up · 45 minutes to 1 hour

♨ Soak after: Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa, Belvedere Swiss Quality Hotel

Moderate

Oeschinensee Panorama Trail

5.6 mi · 1,640 ft up · 3–3.5 hours with photo stops

♨ Soak after: The Cambrian, Victoria-Jungfrau Grand Hotel & Spa

Zermatt & Valais

Easy

Five Lakes Walk, Zermatt

5.6 mi · 790 ft up · About 2.5 hours

♨ Soak after: Mont Cervin Palace, The Omnia

Easy

Gemmi Pass & Daubensee, Leukerbad

4.0 mi · 260 ft up · 1.5–2 hours

♨ Soak after: Leukerbad Therme, Walliser Alpentherme & Spa

Lake Geneva

Easy

Lavaux Vineyard Terraces

3.7 mi · 490 ft up · 2 hours (plus tastings)

♨ Soak after: Le Mirador Resort & Spa, Fairmont Le Montreux Palace

Central Switzerland & Lake Lucerne

Easy

Rigi Kulm to Rigi Kaltbad

2.5 mi · 100 ft up · 1–1.5 hours

♨ Soak after: Rigi Kaltbad Mineral Baths & Spa, Hotel Rigi Kaltbad

Moderate

Stoos Ridge Hike

2.5 mi · 1,250 ft up · About 2 hours (1 h 50 official)

♨ Soak after: Wellness Hotel Stoos, Swiss Holiday Park

Zurich

Easy

Uetliberg Planet Trail, Zurich

3.7 mi · 660 ft up · About 1 h 40

♨ Soak after: UTO KULM – Top of Zurich, Thermalbad & Spa Zürich