Wandering Helvetica
A meander through the Swiss Alps
Exploring Switzerland One Step At A Time
Hey there! I’ve been living in Geneva, Switzerland for a few years and love to spend my weekends exploring. Incredible hiking, ancient cultural festivals, and fun cities escapes – Switzerland has it all. This blog is a collection of hikes and day trips that I’ve collected as I wander around the Swiss landscape. All hikes are accessible by public transport – taking a train in Switzerland is a joy in itself.
I hope you enjoy wandering with me as I discover the wonders of this magnificent country.
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There are hikes for everyone in Switzerland! Most of these hikes are within 3 hours of Geneva by public transport but there are also some further away. There’s also a collection of day and weekends trips in different Swiss cities and just across the border in France.
Hike from Les Pacotts to Moléson with panoramic view
Starting in the village of Les Paccots, this hikes ascends to Le Moléson with stunning 360° panoramic views. From Le Moléson the views stretch around you in every direction with rows of snowy mountain peaks of the Swiss Alps, the clear waters of Lake Geneva (Lac Leman), and the famous village of Gruyere with its ancient castle perching below.
Hike from Schwarzsee to Jaun
From the delightful waters of Schwarzsee lake, over a dramatic limestone landscape, to the village of Jaun with its tumbling waterfall. This point to point route is part of the Alpine panoramic trail and offers unobstructed views of the magnificent Gastlosen mountain range.
Cliff hike in Champery with waterfalls and footbridge
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