Via Alpina – The 15 diverse stages of the Green Trail

The Via Alpina Green Trail starts at Alp Gaflei, 400 meters above Vaduz. Gaflei can be reached by bus from Vaduz or by car. Surrounded by the idyllic mountains of Liechtenstein, you can walk across flowering alpine meadows and through deep forests.



From Gaflei and its look-out tower, the Via Alpina winds… read more

On today's stage, you can look forward to the Swiss mountain idyll in its purest form: the remote Weisstannental is characterized by plenty of peace and a unique panorama. You leave Sargans heading west and cross the Seez. On the ascent to Vermol you can make a detour to the shimmering Lake Chapfensee… read more

Even today, the lapping of the Seez accompanies you on your hike. Passing the ultramodern Alp Siez, which has a show dairy, the Via Alpina leads to Foopass. The perfect place for a stop is the quaint Alp Walabütz: On the terrace you can indulge yourself with homemade food and enjoy the view of the surrounding… read more

At the beginning of the fourth stage, the path climbs steeply up to the stallion floor. Alternatively, you can bridge the first piece to Ämpächli by cable car. On the way to the Erbsalp, you can again marvel at the impressive rock overburden at the Tschingelhörner. In addition, there is always the view… read more

The fifth stage begins with the ascent to Braunwald, which can also be covered with the Braunwaldbahn. The view into the deep valley is impressive. From Braunwald you walk at the same height remaining to Nußbüel. The local economy is widely known for its homemade Guglhupf that you should not miss.



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You leave the idyllic Urner Boden uphill in the direction of Klausenpass, which is soon in sight. Following the old pass, you make some height difference and cross the pass road several times. The dreamlike, constantly changing views make this part of the Via Alpina something very special.



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On the seventh day you leave Altdorf heading south and cross the Reuss, which flows into Lake Lucerne. At Attinghausen begins the long ascent to the Surenenpass, which you can shorten by a ride on the gondola to Brüsti. From Brüsti a promising ridge path leads through the high alpine landscape to the… read more

This stage takes you through a popular recreation area that attracts nature lovers in winter and summer alike. An advantage are the many cable cars, with which you can also simplify this route. In the south of Engelberg the path winds behind the Hotel Bänklialp in tight curves up the slope.

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Rested you go on the ninth day on the way from the Engstlenalp to Meiringen. On a well secured path you first walk up to the Tannalp. There you will find an alp cheese dairy, an inn and a small chapel. Behind is the beautiful Tannensee, which is bounded on one side by a dam wall.



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Glittering waterfalls and breathtaking peaks mark the tenth stage of the Via Alpina: from Meiringen you climb up to Zwirgi and the Reichenbach Falls. Over seven steps, the water plunges into the depths. As an alternative to the ascent you can take the cog railway.



The Gschwantenmad plateau impresses with… read more

Through the foothills of Grindelwald you head south and take course on the world-famous mountains Eiger, Wetterhorn and Jungfrau. You will not be alone at this stage. The path leads steadily uphill and the mighty rock and ice landscapes of the Eiger North Face seem close enough to touch. Following the… read more

After a restful night in Lauterbrunnen, you head south. Already at the beginning, the Via Alpina leads you back up again: the path meanders up the cogwheel train to Mürren. Magnificent alpine meadows and wide views accompany you. If you want to save your feet, you can cover the section to Mürren by train… read more

In a southerly direction you leave the idyllic Griesalp with its waterfalls and climb up to the Upper Bundalp. At first you walk through shady forest, but most of the 13th stage is on exposed slopes. Therefore, we recommend you bring enough water. In the Alpbeizli on the Upper Bundalp, you can strengthen… read more

From the traditional wooden houses Kandersteg it goes at the beginning along the course of the Kander. Then the path leads steeply through the forest up to the cliffs of the Lohner. Sure-footedness is needed on the trails. With a bit of luck, you can see or hear daring ibexes and chamois in the mountain… read more

The last stage of the green path of the Via Alpina starts with a leisurely section along the Allebach and then along the Gilsbach stream. Where many skiers waggle over the slopes in winter, the summer is quiet and relaxed. In addition to the path, you can enjoy the diverse flora small moorland and wet… read more