Themed hikes in Switzerland: discover what interests you
Waterfalls, castles, summits, caves, wildlife or stargazing hikes: SagaTrail connects fitting hiking trails with points of interest and regional stories.
Choose by experience, not just by distance
🌿 Nature
Water worlds, forest and wildlife, flora as well as geology and the ice age.
🏰 History
Castles and ruins, pilgrim routes and industrial heritage.
🏔️ Mountains
Summits and panorama as well as alps, cheese and farming.
✨ Special experiences
Family routes, stargazing hikes, rail hikes and caves.
Water worlds
Hike along rushing waterfalls, clear mountain lakes and impressive gorges. Discover springs, rivers and dams and hear the stories behind these places exactly where they originated.
Ideal for
- Summer hikes
- Families
- Photography
- Nature experiences
Castles, ruins & ancient paths
Follow forgotten trade routes, discover hidden castle ruins high above the valleys and learn on location which stories knights, travellers and smugglers left behind here.
Ideal for
- History enthusiasts
- Culture fans
- Families
- Photography
Summits & panorama
Reach summits with sweeping views, walk along panoramic trails and enjoy impressive vistas across the Alps, the Swiss Plateau and the lake landscapes of Switzerland.
Ideal for
- Mountain hikes
- Panorama fans
- Photography
- Sunrises
Geology & ice age
Follow the traces of the ice age and discover huge erratic boulders, moraines, glacial landscapes and extraordinary rock formations along fascinating hiking trails.
Ideal for
- Nature lovers
- Families
- Geology enthusiasts
- Explorers
Forest, wildlife & tracks
Explore quiet forests, wildlife sanctuaries and nature reserves. With a bit of luck you will discover wild animals or their tracks along the way and learn about their habitat.
Ideal for
- Wildlife watching
- Nature lovers
- Families
- Peace and quiet
Alps, cheese & farming
Visit alpine pastures, dairies and traditional farms and experience the Swiss cultural landscape where it is still cared for today and where regional products are created.
Ideal for
- Culinary hikes
- Families
- Culture enthusiasts
- Photography
Pilgrim & trade routes
Hike along historic connecting routes between chapels, monasteries and old mountain passes and discover the history of travellers from centuries past.
Ideal for
- History enthusiasts
- Culture lovers
- Peace and quiet
- Long-distance hikes
Industrial heritage
Follow former railway lines, visit power plants, viaducts, mills and mines and discover how technology and labour shaped the landscape and history of Switzerland.
Ideal for
- Technology fans
- Families
- Explorers
- Industrial history
Family discovery routes
Enjoy short and varied hikes with fire pits, picnic areas, places to play and exciting points of interest for children and adults alike.
Ideal for
- Families
- Children
- Beginners
- Shared outings
Night & stargazing hikes
Experience Switzerland after sunset and discover observatories, dark high-altitude trails and special viewing spots where the night sky becomes particularly impressive.
Ideal for
- Stargazers
- Photography
- Couples
- Night hikes
Flora & seasons
Discover flowering meadows, rare plants, chestnut forests and the finest nature experiences of every season, from the first green of spring to the colours of autumn.
Ideal for
- Nature lovers
- Photography
- Families
- Seasonal experiences
Train, tram & cable car hikes
Combine hikes with panoramic trains, historic trams and impressive cable cars and make the journey there or back a highlight of the outing in itself.
Ideal for
- Culinary hikes
- Families
- Rail fans
- Photography
Caves & grottoes
Find hidden caves and mysterious grottoes, explore remarkable rock chambers and discover Switzerland from a completely different, underground perspective.
Ideal for
- Families
- Explorers
- Adventure seekers
- Geology fans
Discover Switzerland differently
Search by interests
Choose the experience that suits you, instead of only distance, duration and difficulty.
Discover more along the way
Matching points of interest appear automatically along the route and are explained by the audio guide.
Hear the stories of the region
For your hike, SagaTrail suggests a fitting, historically documented Swiss legend.
Classic hiking app
- Choose distance
- Compare elevation gain
- Check difficulty
- Select a route
SagaTrail themed worlds
- Choose an interest
- Discover matching places
- Experience stories
- Listen to points of interest
Find themed hikes in Switzerland
Where can I find waterfall hikes in Switzerland?
In the SagaTrail themed world Water worlds you will find hiking trails with waterfalls, lakes, springs, rivers, gorges and dams.
Where can I find castle hikes in Switzerland?
The themed world Castles, ruins & ancient paths combines hikes with historic castles, fortresses, ruins, bridges and old transport routes.
Which hiking app is suitable for panoramic hikes?
In Summits & panorama, SagaTrail brings together tours with viewpoints, summits, ridges and panoramic trails and adds AR summit recognition and the audio guide.
Which themed hikes are suitable for families?
Family discovery routes take into account short tours and destinations such as fire pits, picnic areas, playgrounds and educational trails.
Where can I find hikes with wildlife watching?
The themed world Forest, wildlife & tracks leads to forests, moors, reserves and suitable observation points.
Where can I find cave hikes in Switzerland?
Caves & grottoes gathers hiking trails to caves, grottoes and further underground natural worlds.
Are there stargazing hikes in Switzerland?
Night & stargazing hikes shows suitable dark trails, high-altitude areas and observatories for special experiences after sunset.
How do the SagaTrail themed worlds work?
You choose an interest instead of only distance or difficulty. SagaTrail then shows matching hiking trails, points of interest and regional stories.
Discover Switzerland based on your interests
Choose your themed world and find matching hiking trails, points of interest and stories in SagaTrail.
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