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Best Long-Distance Hikes near Lausanne

The directory currently contains 5 quality-checked routes matching this guide near Lausanne. Their average mapped distance is 88.6 km and average recorded ascent is 1,818 m (5,965 ft); the longest route in the set is 207 km.

This subset represents 4% of the 122 quality-checked routes near Lausanne. Its average distance is 88.6 km, compared with 14.1 km across the full local set. Average recorded ascent is 1,818 m (5,965 ft), versus 530 m (1,739 ft) for all quality-checked routes in the same area.

These routes carry the long-distance tag. Total distance is shown for comparison; stage planning and accommodation require separate research. Within this set, 0 routes (0%) are rated easy, 5 (100%) are rated hard or expert, and 0 (0%) are recorded as loops. Ratings are computed from available distance and elevation data and do not establish current terrain or access.

Data refreshed September 2026

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A closer look at the first 5 routes in this page’s default ordering. These comparisons describe this sample, not the entire destination or a field-tested recommendation.

Shortest mapped distance in this sample

33.8 km

Via Francigena - Historical variant

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Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

503 m

Via Francigena - Historical variant

5 of 5 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

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Distances follow stored route lines; ascent and time are estimates. Current access, surface and technical difficulty need separate checks. How to turn a comparison into a shortlist.

Trails

Expert

Fribourg · Switzerland

Distance
71.9 km
/ 44.7 mi
Elevation gain
2,730 m
Typical duration
20 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Abbey Altenryf in Hauterive; Fribourg, Switzerland.
Expert

Fribourg · Switzerland

Distance
68.0 km
/ 42.3 mi
Elevation gain
1,574 m
Typical duration
18 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path
Expert

Fribourg · Switzerland

Distance
62.4 km
/ 38.8 mi
Elevation gain
564 m
Typical duration
15 hr
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
  • Long-distance path

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The ten highest scoring routes on this page, so you can compare effort before opening any of them.

Distance, ascent, walking time and difficulty for the top routes
RouteDistanceAscentTimeDifficultyBest season
Via Francigena - 03 part SwitzerlandValais/Wallis207 km3,717 m54 hrExpertJuly to September
Via Francigena - Historical variantVaud33.8 km503 m8 hr 21 minHardApril to October
Freiburger VoralpenwegFribourg71.9 km2,730 m20 hrExpertJune to October
Fribourg en diagonaleFribourg68.0 km1,574 m18 hrExpertApril to October
Chemin des Trois-LacsFribourg62.4 km564 m15 hrExpertApril to October

Via Francigena - 03 part Switzerland, Via Francigena - Historical variant, Freiburger Voralpenweg currently rank highest in this filtered set according to the directory score. Open an individual route to inspect its mapped line, elevation profile, data source and planning caveats. Check live access, conditions and local rules with an official source before travelling.

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