How many hiking trails are listed near Lausanne?

The directory currently includes 122 quality-checked routes near Lausanne, covering 1.7k km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest near Lausanne?

Via Francigena - 03 part Switzerland currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Alpine Panorama Trail and Via Francigena - Historical variant before choosing.

When should you hike near Lausanne?

June to September is the season stored for this place in the directory. It is not a live conditions report: consult the route source, land manager and local forecast before travelling.

Are there routes rated easy near Lausanne?

21 routes are rated easy by the directory’s distance-and-elevation model. The rating does not rule out rough surface, exposure or temporary hazards, so verify the individual route.

How is “near Lausanne” defined?

Routes on this page are linked within a 50 km radius of the city. Distances are geographic straight-line measurements, not driving times; open each route to plan the actual journey.

What is the closest hike to Lausanne?

Sur les pas des Huguenots et des Vaudois du Piémont is the nearest mapped route, about 0.7 km from the city centre.

Vaud, Switzerland

Hiking trails near Lausanne

122 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 50 km of Lausanne, Vaud, Switzerland. Together their route lines cover 1.7k km. The average route is 14.1 km with 530 m (1,739 ft) of recorded ascent.

122
Trails: 50 km
Search radius: 21
Easy routes: 0.7 km
Closest

The directory difficulty mix is 21 easy (17%), 51 moderate (42%) and 50 hard or expert (41%). 4 routes (3%) are recorded as loops. Difficulty is calculated from available distance and elevation data; it is not a statement about technical terrain or current conditions.

The most frequent route tags are forest (65), mountain (38), alpine meadow (14), panoramic viewpoint (10). The highest recorded point in this set is 2,612 m (8,570 ft). The place-level planning field lists june to september as the preferred season; check each route and official notices for live access and weather. Via Francigena - 03 part Switzerland, Alpine Panorama Trail, Via Francigena - Historical variant currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.

Choose by the details

How do these routes differ?

A closer look at the first 6 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

13.9 km

43-Alpine Passes Trail

Compare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

503 m

Via Francigena - Historical variant

6 of 6 have ascent data. Missing measurements are excluded.

Return logistics

0 recorded loops

Check start and finish for every option. An unknown shape does not mean a loop, and a loop does not establish access to its start.

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Comparison of the first 6 listed routes
Route	Distance	Ascent	Moving time	Shape
Via Francigena - 03 part Switzerland	207 km	3,717 m	54 hr	Point to point
Alpine Panorama Trail	19.4 km	536 m	4 hr 59 min	Point to point
Via Francigena - Historical variant	33.8 km	503 m	8 hr 21 min	Point to point
43-Alpine Passes Trail	13.9 km	608 m	3 hr 49 min	Point to point
39-Alpine Passes Trail	14.7 km	1,487 m	5 hr 18 min	Point to point
40-Alpine Passes Trail	21.0 km	1,027 m	6 hr 5 min	Point to point

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.