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Hiking Trails Under 10 km in Swiss National Park

There are 6 hikes in Swiss National Park in our database that fit. They average 4.7 km and 184 m (604 ft) of ascent.

That is 60 percent of the 10 routes we map in Swiss National Park. They are shorter than the local average, 4.7 km against 8.4 km, which is what makes this a practical shortlist for a half day. They also climb less than the area average, 184 m (604 ft) against 516 m (1,693 ft), so they suit a recovery day or a group with mixed fitness.

Half-day routes: long enough to feel like a proper walk, short enough to leave the afternoon free. Most of these are on the gentler end, which makes the list a good starting point if you are new to the area.

Trails

Switzerland , Graubünden , Swiss National Park
Moderate

Nationalpark Panoramaweg

Swiss National Park · Grisons

Distance
9.1 km
/ 5.6 mi
Elevation gain
289 m
Typical duration
2 hr 19 min
  • Panoramic viewpoint
  • Waymarked route
Lai dal Dragun (Drachensee) Macun / Parc Naziunal Svizzer
Moderate

Gir dals Lais

Swiss National Park · Grisons

Distance
1.7 km
/ 1.0 mi
Elevation gain
33 m
Typical duration
24 min
  • Mountain
  • Waymarked route
Switzerland , Graubünden , Alp Grimmels in the Swiss National Park
Moderate

Kinderpfad Champlönch

Swiss National Park · Grisons

Distance
5.0 km
/ 3.1 mi
Elevation gain
339 m
Typical duration
1 hr 33 min
  • Waymarked route

The shortlist, side by side

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
Nationalpark PanoramawegSwiss National Park9.1 km289 m2 hr 19 minModerateJuly to September
Nationalpark Wanderroute 14 (Punt la Drossa - Il Fuorn)Swiss National Park2.2 km81 m35 minEasyJune to October
Gir dals LaisSwiss National Park1.7 km33 m24 minModerateJuly to September
Nationalpark Wanderroute 16 (Fuorntal)Swiss National Park5.2 km23 m1 hr 7 minModerateJune to October
Kinderpfad ChamplönchSwiss National Park5.0 km339 m1 hr 33 minModerateJune to October
Nationalpark Wanderroute 13 (Champlönch)Swiss National Park5.0 km338 m1 hr 33 minModerateJune to October

If you only have time for one, start with Nationalpark Panoramaweg, Nationalpark Wanderroute 14 (Punt la Drossa - Il Fuorn), Gir dals Lais. Those are the routes people come back to. Every route on this page links through to a full guide with the map, elevation profile, seasonal advice and what to bring.

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