Hiking Collection by Tamara (unterwegs)
Trans Swiss Trail – Hiking across Switzerland
32 days
2-6 h/day
523km
14,670m
14,700m
This Collection guides you through three different language regions, from the French-speaking part of Switzerland to the German and on to the Italian region. You’ll also experience this wonderful diversity in the architecture and the food.
The Trans Swiss Trail starts in the small town of Porrentruy. From there, it takes you over the hilly Jura mountains and to the lake district near Bern. Next, you will walk through the idyllic Emmental and arrive at the impressive Lake Lucerne. Historic paths guide you to the Gotthard pass, the highest point of the Trans Swiss Trail.
On the southern side of the pass the landscape and climate change. You will see the Italian influence in the idyllic villages and the Mediterranean flora and fauna. Next, the route continues through the sophisticated city of Lugano to impressive vantage points over Lake Lugano. Finally, you reach the town of Mendrisio, the final destination of your adventure which is known for its historic buildings.
Each stage ends in a town or city with a good choice of accommodation. During the high season, however, you should reserve your accommodation in advance. Thanks to the extensive public transport network, you can shorten most of the routes by taking a bus or cable car. Both the starting point and the destination of the Trans Swiss Trail have a railway station. If you only want to walk a section of the trail and not the entire route, you can, for example, walk only as far as Bern or Stans on Lake Lucerne. Other stage destinations are also well connected by rail: sbb.ch/de/home.html
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Trans Swiss Trail
512km
14,610m
14,700m
Last updated: November 28, 2024
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Activities
16.5km
04:57
510m
490m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
15.4km
04:07
190m
160m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
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12.7km
04:12
730m
220m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
17.5km
05:06
390m
570m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
18.1km
05:35
630m
670m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
11.9km
03:25
170m
500m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
25.7km
06:50
280m
250m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
14.8km
04:04
250m
210m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
25.2km
06:44
300m
260m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
16.2km
04:18
190m
130m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
19.4km
05:38
500m
510m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
10.8km
03:28
490m
420m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
12.7km
04:14
680m
490m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
19.3km
05:52
680m
450m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
18.1km
05:56
620m
1,290m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
9.95km
02:49
270m
60m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
15.8km
04:33
310m
530m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
20.5km
06:22
690m
350m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
22.8km
06:30
320m
650m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
18.6km
05:23
590m
150m
Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
10.2km
03:13
570m
40m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
13.0km
04:05
730m
80m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
6.85km
02:28
10m
920m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Collection Stats
Activities
32
Distance
523 km
Duration
158:13 h
Elevation
14,670 m
14,700 m
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