How many hiking trails are listed in Vaud?

The directory currently includes 144 quality-checked routes in Vaud, covering 967 km of mapped lines. These are routes with a traceable source, sufficient geometry and elevation data.

Which route ranks highest in Vaud?

Via Francigena - part France - 04 Besançon - frontière currently has the highest directory score in this set. Compare its distance, ascent and route type with Via Francigena - Historical variant and Via Alpina before choosing.

When should you hike in Vaud?

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 in Vaud?

24 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.

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Hiking trails in Vaud

144 quality-checked hiking routes are currently mapped in Vaud, Switzerland. Together their route lines cover 967 km. The average route is 6.7 km with 249 m (817 ft) of recorded ascent.

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Trails: 967
Kilometres: 0
Parks: 2.4k m
Highest point

The directory difficulty mix is 24 easy (17%), 96 moderate (67%) and 24 hard or expert (16%). 5 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 (51), mountain (17), panoramic viewpoint (4), alpine meadow (4). The highest recorded point in this set is 2,412 m (7,913 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 - part France - 04 Besançon - frontière, Via Francigena - Historical variant, Via Alpina 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

13.6 km

Via Alpina

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

Lowest recorded ascent in this sample

382 m

Alpine Panorama Trail

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 - part France - 04 Besançon - frontière	91.5 km	1,817 m	24 hr	Point to point
Via Francigena - Historical variant	33.8 km	503 m	8 hr 21 min	Point to point
Via Alpina	13.6 km	1,758 m	5 hr 28 min	Point to point
Jura Crest Trail	35.9 km	1,520 m	10 hr	Point to point
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

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.