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The best running trails in Switzerland

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39,124

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33,088

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Running in Switzerland is one of the best ways to explore more of this region. To help you discover the most beautiful places to run, we’ve reviewed our full collection of routes in Switzerland—and are proud to present the best running trails. Click on any of the routes for more details and browse real tips and photos uploaded by other runners.

Last updated: October 14, 2025

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1. Eiger Ultra Trail E16 - Pleasure Trail No. 11

16.8km

02:15

710m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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4.3

(3)

360

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2. There and back in Val Roseg - trail running in St. Moritz

14.2km

01:38

220m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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3. Run along the shores of Lake Lugano

14.4km

01:36

200m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

(2)

350

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4. Château de Chillon — loop — running from Montreux

7.29km

00:45

40m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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5.0

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296

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5. Jura Swiss Trail : Le Cabri - Parc Jura vaudois

19.3km

03:12

1,180m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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5.0

(4)

301

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6. Lac Noir — loop — running from Schwarzsee

4.29km

00:31

50m

Easy run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.7

(9)

272

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7. Circumnavigation of Klöntalersee - trail running in Glarus

12.6km

01:33

270m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required.

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5.0

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261

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8. Bronze K10 - Davos X-Trails

8.99km

01:01

180m

Intermediate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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225

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9. Stage 4: Champex-Lac to Chamonix – Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc

43.7km

07:35

2,450m

2,880m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

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240

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10. Swiss Trailrun Pilatus - Up Lucerne's local mountain

9.18km

01:45

890m

10m

Expert run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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The best running trails in Switzerland

1. Eiger Ultra Trail E16 - Pleasure Trail No. 11

2. There and back in Val Roseg - trail running in St. Moritz

3. Run along the shores of Lake Lugano

4. Château de Chillon — loop — running from Montreux

5. Jura Swiss Trail : Le Cabri - Parc Jura vaudois

6. Lac Noir — loop — running from Schwarzsee

7. Circumnavigation of Klöntalersee - trail running in Glarus

8. Bronze K10 - Davos X-Trails

9. Stage 4: Champex-Lac to Chamonix – Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc

10. Swiss Trailrun Pilatus - Up Lucerne's local mountain

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