Vaud, Switzerland
Hiking trails near Nyon
120 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped within 40 km of Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland. Together their route lines cover 592 km. The average route is 4.9 km with 105 m (344 ft) of recorded ascent.
- 120
- Trails
- 40 km
- Search radius
- 57
- Easy routes
- 2.5 km
- Closest
The directory difficulty mix is 57 easy (48%), 52 moderate (43%) and 11 hard or expert (9%). 2 routes (2%) 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 (39), mountain (7), alpine meadow (6), panoramic viewpoint (6). The highest recorded point in this set is 1,660 m (5,446 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. Alpine Panorama Trail, Alpine Panorama Trail, Jura Crest Trail currently lead this page’s directory ranking, which uses route completeness and computed route scores rather than editorial field testing.
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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
9.0 km
Alpine Panorama TrailCompare the climbing too; shortest does not necessarily mean easiest.
Lowest recorded ascent in this sample
25 m
Alpine Panorama Trail6 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.
Plan the return journey →| Route | Distance | Ascent | Moving time | Shape |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alpine Panorama Trail | 29.8 km | 382 m | 7 hr 13 min | Point to point |
| Jura Crest Trail | 24.8 km | 637 m | 6 hr 25 min | Point to point |
| Alpine Panorama Trail | 18.9 km | 357 m | 4 hr 35 min | Point to point |
| Alpine Panorama Trail | 18.2 km | 259 m | 4 hr 16 min | Point to point |
| Alpine Panorama Trail | 27.6 km | 249 m | 6 hr 30 min | Point to point |
| Alpine Panorama Trail | 9.0 km | 25 m | 1 hr 55 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.
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Guides around Nyon
- Hiking Trails Under 5 km near Nyon92
- Easy Hiking Trails near Nyon57
- Family-Friendly Hikes near Nyon56
- Moderate Hiking Trails near Nyon52
- Dog-Friendly Hikes near Nyon39
- Best Forest Hikes near Nyon39
- Hard Hiking Trails near Nyon11
- Hiking Trails Over 20 km near Nyon7
- Best Mountain Hikes near Nyon7
- Best Panoramic Hikes near Nyon6
- Best Alpine Meadow Hikes near Nyon6
Frequently asked questions
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How to choose a hike beyond the difficulty label
Compare distance, climbing, route shape and missing information to build a shortlist that fits your day.
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Read an elevation profile without misreading the climb
Understand total ascent, net height change, profile scale and the section breakdown on each mapped route.
Read article →Planning your day
Build a hiking time plan with room for your own pace
Separate moving time, climbing allowance and stops, then explore how changing your assumptions changes the plan.
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