3 Best Swiss Alps Hikes

Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

/ July 18, 2026

1.Mount Pilatus Summit from Lucerne With Lake Cruise

Ride the Dragon Ride gondola to Mt Pilatus, take the steepest cogwheel train down, then cruise Lake Lucerne from Lucerne. Seasonal swaps apply.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Not as advertised! Be very careful. Was told on the bus ride there that we would not be doing the golden round-trip tour that I paid and signed up for. For $300, it is definitely not worth it as you can simply take a car there and take the cog wheel train up yourself instead…”

1,260 reviews5 hours 15 minutes (approx.)From $223.41by Best of Switzerland Tours

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Full-Day Hiking Swiss Alps and Lake swim with Pick-up

/ August 22, 2026

2.Full-Day Hiking Swiss Alps and Lake swim with Pick-up

Hike the Swiss Alps near Lucerne, then cool off with a Lake Lucerne swim. Small-group tour with packed lunch, spring water, flexible routes.

★ 5.0

“We couldn’t do hike in the Alps due to thunderstorms so Robbe called an audible and took us to Mt Rigi. The hike up was just the right level of difficulty if you are in reasonable shape, not too difficult but not too easy. The views were spectacular, and we had a nice simple picnic…”

64 reviews8 to 11 hours (approx.)From $530.92by Van Praet excursions

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