u/hyacinthc

Hello all

I'm 21F, just impulsively decided to do a Switzerland hiking trip this July before starting school again! Not sure how long the trip will be, I'm thinking at least 1 week to max 2 weeks, depends on how much there is to do (or how much I'm accessible to do). And needs some ideas for hike trails and some tips in general (and for Switzerland)!

Background info:

I don't have a driver license so I'm dependent on public transport to get to the trails, but after some research that won't be a problem as Switzerland should have a really great system. Planning to get the Youth Swiss Travel Pass. I'm also a newbie (?) hiker, been doing some hikes local in the area where I live but nothing crazy - the highest trip I've done is a 500 meter elevation. But I do have decent endurance as I run a bit on my free time. Budget is also limited as I am a student. Will be spending for necessities like Travel Pass, hostels, flights, food from supermarket and a few restaurant days if I'm feeling fancy and necessary gondolas.

Itinerary:

(base Zurich)
Day 1 : fly to Zurich and spend the rest of the day exploring the city
(base Lucerne)
Day 2: train to Lucerne and explore the city
Day 3: Stoos Ridge Hike
(base Lauterbrunnen)
Day 4: train to Mürren, Gimmelwald - Stechelberg or Gimmelwald - Schilthorn (not sure)
Day 5: Kandersteg - Oeschinensee
Day 6: Grindelwald - First Walk

Question: **do I need more days in Lauterbrunnen?** This trail Männlichen - Kleinen Scheidegg looks great too but I don't know if I should do that as well? + tips for other trails in the area if I should spend more days here are appreciated
Been looking at maybe have a day trip with the train to Jungfraujoch or Mt. Pilatus in Lucerne but the train tickets are not included in the Pass and are hella expensive so I think I'll be dropping those.

(base Zermatt)
Day 7?: 5 Lakes Walk

Now I'm not sure what good trails there are to do in Zermatt, I'm getting an impression that the Zermatt area has more difficult trails (not sure if I'm mistaken). **Need help for other trails here in Zermatt as well**. Mainly want day trips max 10 km where I can get back before it's dark.

Are there more bases I should go to after Zermatt? I don't mind a little train sitting. Ticino/Lugano worth it? All help, tips and ideas are appreciated. Thank you!!

Hello all

I'm 21F, just impulsively decided to do a Switzerland hiking trip this July before starting school again! Not sure how long the trip will be, I'm thinking at least 1 week to max 2 weeks, depends on how much there is to do (or how much I'm accessible to do). And needs some ideas for hike trails and some tips in general (and for Switzerland)!

Background info:

I don't have a driver license so I'm dependent on public transport to get to the trails, but after some research that won't be a problem as Switzerland should have a really great system. Planning to get the Youth Swiss Travel Pass. I'm also a newbie (?) hiker, been doing some hikes local in the area where I live but nothing crazy - the highest trip I've done is a 500 meter elevation. But I do have decent endurance as I run a bit on my free time. Budget is also limited as I am a student. Will be spending for necessities like Travel Pass, hostels, flights, food from supermarket and a few restaurant days if I'm feeling fancy and necessary gondolas.

Itinerary:

(base Zurich)
Day 1 : fly to Zurich and spend the rest of the day exploring the city
(base Lucerne)
Day 2: train to Lucerne and explore the city
Day 3: Stoos Ridge Hike
(base Lauterbrunnen)
Day 4: train to Mürren, Gimmelwald - Stechelberg or Gimmelwald - Schilthorn (not sure)
Day 5: Kandersteg - Oeschinensee
Day 6: Grindelwald - First Walk

Question: do I need more days in Lauterbrunnen? This trail Männlichen - Kleinen Scheidegg looks great too but I don't know if I should do that as well? + tips for other trails in the area if I should spend more days here are appreciated
Been looking at maybe have a day trip with the train to Jungfraujoch or Mt. Pilatus in Lucerne but the train tickets are not included in the Pass and are hella expensive so I think I'll be dropping those.

(base Zermatt)
Day 7?: 5 Lakes Walk

Now I'm not sure what good trails there are to do in Zermatt, I'm getting an impression that the Zermatt area has more difficult trails (not sure if I'm mistaken). Need help for other trails here in Zermatt as well. Mainly want day trips max 10 km where I can get back before it's dark.

Are there more bases I should go to after Zermatt? I don't mind a little train sitting. Ticino/Lugano worth it? All help, tips and ideas are appreciated. Thank you!!

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