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🥾 Hikes with your dog in Switzerland

This overview lists 78 Hikes with your dog across Switzerland, sorted by canton. All information without guarantee – always check the applicable rules on site.
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Appenzell Ausserrhoden 1

Schwägalp SäntisHundwil · AR
Starting point for the Säntis; the aerial cableway takes dogs.
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Appenzell Innerrhoden 2

Ebenalp WildkirchliSchwende-Rüte · AI
Cave trail and views in the Alpstein; the railway allows dogs.
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SeealpseeSchwende-Rüte · AI
Famous alpine lake in the Alpstein below the Säntis.
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Bern 17

AareschluchtMeiringen · BE
Wildly romantic gorge; dogs allowed on a leash.
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BachalpseeGrindelwald · BE
Mirror-like mountain lake, easy high-altitude hike from First.
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BlauseeKandergrund · BE
Deep-blue mountain lake in the nature park; dogs welcome on a leash.
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ChasseralNods · BE
Highest Jura peak in the region with far-reaching views; watch for livestock.
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EngstligenalpAdelboden · BE
Wide high plateau with waterfalls; the railway allows dogs.
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Gantrisch-PanoramawegGurnigel · BE
Pre-Alpine ridge trail with sweeping views; watch for livestock.
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Grosse ScheideggGrindelwald · BE
Scenic pass between Grindelwald and Meiringen.
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Harder KulmInterlaken · BE
Viewpoint mountain above Interlaken; the funicular takes dogs.
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Iseltwald GiessbachIseltwald · BE
Shore path along Lake Brienz to the Giessbach Falls.
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LauenenseeLauenen · BE
Idyllic mountain lake near Gstaad with an easy loop trail.
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NapfTrub · BE
Emmental viewpoint mountain with long, quiet hiking trails.
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NiederhornBeatenberg · BE
Viewpoint mountain above Lake Thun with ibex; the railway takes dogs.
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OeschinenseeKandersteg · BE
Turquoise mountain lake, dog-friendly gondola & mountain restaurant.
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Schynige PlatteWilderswil · BE
Panorama mountain with an alpine garden; the cog railway takes dogs.
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SimmenfälleLenk · BE
Roaring waterfalls at the head of the Simme valley; hiking trails with a dog.
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StockhornErlenbach im Simmental · BE
Prominent peak with mountain lakes; the cable car allows dogs.
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TrümmelbachfälleLauterbrunnen · BE
Glacier waterfalls inside the mountain; dogs allowed on a leash.
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Fribourg 1

MolésonGruyères · FR
Viewpoint mountain above the Gruyère region; the railway allows dogs.
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Grisons 11

Arosa UnterseeArosa · GR
Lakeside loop trail in the dog-friendly resort of Arosa.
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CaumaseeFlims · GR
Turquoise forest lake with a designated dog bathing area.
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CrestaseeTrin · GR
Turquoise forest lake near Flims with an easy loop trail.
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Heidsee LenzerheideLenzerheide · GR
Lakeside path in the middle of the Lenzerheide resort.
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Lai da PalpuognaBergün · GR
Award-winning mountain lake on the Albula pass road.
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Lecky-Trail (Hundewanderweg)Klosters/Madrisa · GR
Purpose-built dog hiking trail; the gondola is free for the dog.
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Morteratsch GletscherwegPontresina · GR
Educational trail to the Morteratsch glacier.
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Rheinschlucht RuinaultaVersam · GR
Switzerland's Grand Canyon; shore paths along the Rhine.
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SertigtalDavos · GR
Quiet side valley near Davos with a waterfall and mountain meadows.
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Val Bregaglia SoglioBregaglia · GR
Scenic ridge trail above the Bergell.
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Val RosegPontresina · GR
Glacier valley with an almost level path to the glacier lake.
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Jura 4

Doubs SoubeySoubey · JU
Idyllic shore path on the Doubs in the Franches-Montagnes.
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Étang de la GruèreSaignelégier · JU
Enchanted moor lake in the Franches-Montagnes with a loop trail.
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Gorges du PichouxUndervelier · JU
Wild Jura gorge with a river and rock faces.
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Lac de LucellePleigne · JU
Quiet pond on the Jura border with a shady loop trail.
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Lucerne 1

Pilatus FräkmünteggKriens · LU
Viewpoint mountain above Lucerne with hiking trails; the gondola allows dogs.
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Neuchâtel 2

Creux du VanNoiraigue · NE
Rock arena; leash required due to ibex & cattle.
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Gorges de l'AreuseBoudry · NE
Picturesque river gorge with stone bridges.
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Nidwalden 3

BannalpseeWolfenschiessen · NW
Quiet reservoir with a loop trail; a small aerial cableway.
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Bürgenstock FelsenwegBürgenstock · NW
Spectacular cliff path high above Lake Lucerne.
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KlewenalpBeckenried · NW
Family mountain above Lake Lucerne; the railway allows dogs.
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Obwalden 2

Melchsee-FruttKerns · OW
High valley with two mountain lakes and flat trails.
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TrübseeEngelberg · OW
Mountain lake with an easy loop trail; the railway from Engelberg takes dogs.
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Schaffhausen 2

RandenturmSchaffhausen · SH
Lookout tower on the Randen with wide forest and meadow trails.
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Rheinfall-RundwegNeuhausen · SH
Europe's largest waterfall; shore paths with a dog.
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Schwyz 4

FronalpstockStoos · SZ
Magnificent ridge view over Lake Lucerne.
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Grosser MythenSchwyz · SZ
Prominent peak above Schwyz; a demanding mountain hike.
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Rigi KulmArth · SZ
Queen of the mountains; cog railways take dogs.
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SeebodenalpKüssnacht am Rigi · SZ
Sun terrace on the Rigi with a view of the lake.
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Solothurn 1

WeissensteinOberdorf SO · SO
Solothurn's local mountain; the gondola takes dogs.
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St. Gallen 4

Amden ArvenbüelAmden · SG
Sun terrace above the Walensee with panorama trails.
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ChäserruggUnterwasser · SG
Toggenburg viewpoint summit; the railway allows dogs.
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Flumserberg MaschgenkammFlumserberg · SG
Ridge trails with a view of the Churfirsten and the Walensee.
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Pizol 5-Seen-WanderungBad Ragaz · SG
Classic high-altitude hike past five mountain lakes.
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Ticino 8

Cardada CimettaOrselina · TI
Viewpoint mountain above Lake Maggiore; the railway takes dogs.
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Centovalli IntragnaIntragna · TI
Valley of a hundred valleys; railway and hiking trails with a dog.
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Lago di RitomQuinto · TI
Mountain lake above Europe's steepest funicular.
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Monte BrèLugano · TI
Sunny mountain above Lugano; the funicular takes dogs.
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Monte San SalvatoreLugano · TI
Sugarloaf of Lugano with panoramic views; the railway allows dogs.
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Val Bavona ForoglioCevio · TI
Wild valley with the famous Foroglio waterfall.
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Valle Verzasca SonognoSonogno · TI
Mountain village at the head of the Verzasca valley with hiking trails.
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VerzascatalLavertezzo · TI
Crystal-clear river, stone bridge; hiking trails with a dog.
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Uri 1

GöscheneralpseeGöschenen · UR
High-alpine reservoir with an easy loop trail.
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Vaud 2

ChasseronSainte-Croix · VD
Viewpoint summit in the Jura with a wide Alpine panorama.
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Dent de VaulionVaulion · VD
Viewpoint summit above the Vallée de Joux.
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Valais 10

AletschwaldRiederalp · VS
Ancient Arolla pine forest by the largest Alpine glacier.
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BettmerhornBettmeralp · VS
Viewpoint summit above the Aletsch Glacier; the railway allows dogs.
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Bisse du RoCrans-Montana · VS
Historic water channel (Suone) with an airy path.
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Gemmipass DaubenseeLeukerbad · VS
High plateau with a mountain lake; the cable car from Leukerbad takes dogs.
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GornergratZermatt · VS
Viewing platform at the glacier; the cog railway takes dogs.
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Kreuzboden HohsaasSaas-Grund · VS
High trail with a view of the 4000-metre peaks; the railway allows dogs.
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Lac de DerborenceConthey · VS
Natural lake in a wild mountain setting; quiet hiking trails.
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Lac de MoiryGrimentz · VS
Turquoise reservoir in the Val d'Anniviers with a shore walk.
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Lac de TaneyVouvry · VS
Idyllic mountain lake in the nature reserve above Lake Geneva.
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Leisee 5-SeenwegZermatt · VS
Popular high trail with mountain lakes and a view of the Matterhorn.
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Zug 1

ZugerbergZug · ZG
Zug's local mountain with panorama trails; the railway takes dogs.
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Zurich 1

UetlibergZürich · ZH
Zurich's local mountain; ridge trail with a view.
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