Peak hikes; suggestions?

larsbutler · #1 05.05.2011, 22:32

Hi everyone,

First time posting on the forums here. I'm pretty new to Switzerland; I just moved here to Zürich in January.

I'm looking for a peak hike this weekend, somewhere easily accessible from Zürich. The past two weekends I hiked Grosser Mythen and Bockmattli. Both of those hikes were accessible within about 1.5 hours by train/Post bus.

I'm not ready yet for anything technical (no climbing, just hiking). Can anyone suggest some good places to go this time of year? I'd appreciate any tips.

Thanks!
-Lars

#2 05.05.2011, 22:39

HI Lars
sorry to be a pedant but you could look at www.myswitzerland.com

they have lots of ideas..

grumpygrapefruit · #3 05.05.2011, 22:45

	Quote:	rackiec
	HI Lars sorry to be a pedant but you could look at www.myswitzerland.com they have lots of ideas..

....but that site doesn't give personal tips. Loads of high and relatively easy hikes where I live on Flumserberg. Take the train to Untertezen and get the cable car up. Map on this link.

Welcome to the forum BTW!

#4 05.05.2011, 22:58

Maybe walk up to one of the SAC huts, check if there is one open near you,
sometimes you can walk over a sadlle and down into another valley,

http://www.sac-cas.ch/index.php?id=1&L=3

gaijin · #5 05.05.2011, 23:05

Hi Lars,

I am even newer here (since a month) and also looking for hikes around as warm up for the summer. If you'll find good destinations for the weekend and wouldn't mind a companion I'd be happy to join in.

Best,
Radu.

larsbutler · #6 05.05.2011, 23:28

	Quote:	grumpygrapefruit
	....but that site doesn't give personal tips. Loads of high and relatively easy hikes where I live on Flumserberg. Take the train to Untertezen and get the cable car up. Map on this link. Welcome to the forum BTW!

Hey, thanks for the tip! Looks like plenty of options there. What would you recommend for a non-technical peak in that little range? Local knowledge is my favorite. =)

Cheers,
-Lars

larsbutler · #7 05.05.2011, 23:31

	Quote:	Ittigen
	Maybe walk up to one of the SAC huts, check if there is one open near you, sometimes you can walk over a sadlle and down into another valley, http://www.sac-cas.ch/index.php?id=1&L=3

Oh, that's a good idea. I usually go hiking in Saturday, so I could find one these and just hang out Friday night. I like the sound of that.

Thanks!
-Lars

larsbutler · #8 05.05.2011, 23:41

	Quote:	gaijin
	Hi Lars, I am even newer here (since a month) and also looking for hikes around as warm up for the summer. If you'll find good destinations for the weekend and wouldn't mind a companion I'd be happy to join in. Best, Radu.

Sure, I'd be up for that. PM me your contact info and we can set something up.

Cheers,
-Lars

kirley10 · #9 06.05.2011, 05:58

After you check it out, let me know... maybe I can get hubby to try with me, after I return from Victoria BC. Finally got my D visa

larsbutler · #10 06.05.2011, 09:37

	Quote:	kirley10
	After you check it out, let me know... maybe I can get hubby to try with me, after I return from Victoria BC. Finally got my D visa

Haha, hey Lauren! Congrats on the visa, looking forward to your return.

-Lars

Deep Purple · #11 06.05.2011, 10:42

Have you checked this thread?

http://www.englishforum.ch/sports-fi...h-walking.html

Gus Gus · #12 06.05.2011, 11:01

If you're looking for something local, try the Einsiedeln area -- lots of hikes with good elevation gains but no technical skill required.

Also Glarus has some great hikes that are remote, but only an hour train ride away from Zurich....one of my favorites is the Foopass: http://www.wandersite.ch/Tageswander...%20Glarus.html

One last suggestion would be to head to Appenzell/Toggenburg. The Santis in Appenzell tends to be pretty filled, but if you go Toggenburg and the Churfirsten, they are excellent and offer great views:
http://www.toggenburg.org/de/