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Hiking holidays in Switzerland

Typically Reka: Hiking holidays in Switzerland

«You’ve only really been somewhere if you went on foot». The widely travelled Johann Wolfgang von Goethe knew what he was talking about! He was the «real thing», always on the road as a wayfarer. Walking has something magic about it. On your own in natural surroundings. And with us, you’ll find the perfect departure point for your adventure on Shank’s pony.

Happiness and the simple life, communion with the elements, valuable time with your loved ones – walking is pure replenishment. Leave the hectic, noisy, stressful life behind you and forget about your job. With every step, fresh air streams through your lungs. The journey itself is the destination, and your own rhythm is just right to soak up all the beauty of your natural surroundings. Far below in the distance, everyday life seems miniscule. Discover all the different facets of hiking in Switzerland!

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Walking in springtime: 3 tips with Reka

Finally, out in the fresh air again, watching nature awaken... We have three ideas for early-bird walkers. Reka facilities are the perfect departure points for excursions.

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Montfaucon: Etang de Gruère

Discover the wildlife sanctuary around the lake. Every season provides an enchantingly beautiful experience. From Montfaucon you’re there in just a few minutes. If you like walking you can set off on foot.

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Morschach: Scenic Mythen Panorama

The tour starts just below the village and leads you along part of the Swiss Path. Along its entire length it provides impressive views out over the valley basin of Schwyz and the famous Mythen mountain range.

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Wildhaus: Heidi adventure trail

You can walk and have fun discovering the world-famous Heidi story at Maienfeld, even with your stroller. The experience for children and adults starts a good half hour from Wildhaus.

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Montfaucon: Etang de Gruère

Discover the wildlife sanctuary around the lake. Every season provides an enchantingly beautiful experience. From Montfaucon you’re there in just a few minutes. If you like walking you can set off on foot.

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Morschach: Scenic Mythen Panorama

The tour starts just below the village and leads you along part of the Swiss Path. Along its entire length it provides impressive views out over the valley basin of Schwyz and the famous Mythen mountain range.

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Wildhaus: Heidi adventure trail

You can walk and have fun discovering the world-famous Heidi story at Maienfeld, even with your stroller. The experience for children and adults starts a good half hour from Wildhaus.

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There’s more with Reka. For walking holidays too.

Mountains, clean rivers and lakes, unspoilt nature and definitely the best-maintained hiking trail network in the world: Switzerland is a paradise for discovery on foot. In such a small area, the country offers a wide variety of experiences in very different landscapes, cultural regions and climate zones. Innumerable paths lead you on a hiking day of fabulous views at dizzy heights. Public transport opens up remote areas with links to big centres.
Our flats, holiday houses and hotel accommodation are perfect for families and groups. You’ll find yourself in the finest hiking regions of Switzerland – intentionally a little off the beaten track, but at the heart of beautiful natural surroundings.

Familienfreundliche Ferienwohnung im Jura

Hiking holidays in the Swiss Jura

Familienfreundliche Ferienwohnung im Jura

Setting out from the Reka Holiday Village at Montfaucon you’ll walk through horse pastures and majestic forests. Discover the special charm of the Franches Montagnes, to the south the foothills of Central Switzerland and to the north the Doubs River region and the Vosges hills.

Tip:
Montfaucon: Relax in the evening at the exclusive wellness oasis right next to your holiday home.

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Lac de Joux, Vallée de Joux

Hiking holidays in Western Switzerland

Lac de Joux, Vallée de Joux

The western Swiss Jura, the Franches Montagnes and Vaudois Alps, and naturally the northern shore of Lake Geneva with its mild, almost Mediterranean climate. To the west of the Swiss hiking country, you’ll find wonderful walking routes and with Reka your accommodation in the finest spots.

Tip:
- Rougemont: setting out from the Reka Holiday Colony, a huge area opens up for you from the Bernese Oberland across the Pays d’Enhaut right down to Lake Geneva.  

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Walking holidays in the Bernese Oberland

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All round the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau triumvirate, fabulous mountain worlds await you, e.g. the famous Simmental and its "thousand waters" at Lenk , the wild ‘Zacken der Engelhörner’ (Prongs of the Angel’s Horns) in Hasliberg or the Pays d’Enhaut in Rougemont between and Château d'Oex.

Tips:
- Lenk: As our guest, you profit from especially reasonable tariffs at local attractions
- Hasliberg: with the guest card provided by our Holiday Village there’s a 20% discount on the 1-3+zones hiker’s day cards as well as the mountain railway at Meiringen-Hasliberg at special rates. In addition, expect great relaxation with a sauna or order the massage offer

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The big Aletsch Glacier high above Fiesch

Walking holidays in the Valais

The big Aletsch Glacier high above Fiesch

The highest peaks in Switzerland, including several 4000 m summits. The bilingual Valais offers typical rustic culture and stunningly beautiful natural surroundings. Perfect departure points for the Valais adventure are the Reka Colonies at  Blatten-Belalp and Zinal as well as our partner accommodation at  Zermatt.

Tip: 
- Blatten-Belalp: during the summer season 2024 our guests receive a 50% discount on the normal rate for single or return fares at Blatten-Belalp

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Herbstpanorama in der UNESCO Biosphaere Entlebuch

Hiking holidays in Central Switzerland

Herbstpanorama in der UNESCO Biosphaere Entlebuch

Experience all the magic of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Entlebuch at Sörenberg. Or the impressive mountain world at the gate of the Gotthard at Morschach.

Tips:
- Sörenberg: our holiday guests enjoy «All inclusive» with the Sörenberg Card: in summer 2025 you’ll travel free all day with public transport mountain railways
- Morschach: after extensive tours all round the Fronalpstock you can relax in our vast bathing landscapes and wellness worlds

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Urnäsch

Hiking holidays in Eastern Switzerland

Urnäsch

In the typical, traditional Appenzeller region, you’ll discover the best of Urnäsch. The wonderfully contemplative Alpine foothills paradise around the young Thur River open out for you in Wildhaus.

Tip:
- Wildhaus: as a Toggenburg guest card-holder, you receive interesting discounts for mountain railways. Find out all about this offer on the Reka Holiday Village at Wildhaus website

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Parc Ela Alp Flix

Walking holidays in the Grisons

Parc Ela Alp Flix

Impressive mountains and little sun-browned chalets, wellness, art and unique culture. The best idea is to discover the whole canton by Rhaetian Railway. You’ll find your Reka hiking holiday home at Bergün, Disentis, Madulain or Scuol. Popular partner Colonies welcome you at Brigels and Savognin.

Tips:
- Bergün: Perfect for tours from spring to autumn: there’s the RhB-railpass free for all guests at the Reka Holiday Village!
- Disentis: with the guest card, take advantage of lots of reductions
- Madulain: after your walks relax at the modern wellness oasis

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Lugano

Hiking holidays in Ticino

Lugano

You’ll discover a walkers’ paradise with southern flair as you set out from our Parkhotel Brenscino Brissago as well as our Colony in Brissago, Magadino and the newly rebuilt Reka Holiday Village Lugano-Albonago.

Tip:
- Ticino Ticket for all Reka guests: free public transport all over Ticino and lots of reduction on railways and attractions – a great extra, even when you’re walking!

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Holydays with dog summer

Hiking with your dog

Holydays with dog summer

First of all: Your "four-legged friend" is welcome in our facilities as well as those of many partners. Because dogs and nature go together, we offer group courses for "dog owners" with leisure and hiking programs. Course lessons round off these unforgettable holiday stays.

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Reka-Partner «Schweizer Wanderwege»

Wanderwegweiser Jochpass Engelberg

We work closely with our partner «Schweizer Wanderwege» (Swiss Hiking Trails). The widely-anchored walker’s organisation has been active since 1934. It cares for the ~65,000 km network of walking paths. Online and in many reviews, it provides first-class hiking information regarding themes such as sign-posting, security and equipment as well as useful tips, new ideas and tour suggestions for all regions. As a patron or member, you’ll enjoy a  CHF 50.– reduction  with Reka on your holiday booking and enjoy special terms for access to the best routes. As useful tools we recommend you use the websites of your holiday destination, such as Switzerland Tourism. Here you’ll find attractive walks for every region and taste. Lots of walking apps and maps provide orientation. Swiss maps are provided by Switzerland Mobility, the network for soft mobility. In our «Swiss Walking World» the network of paths is clearly and fully mapped, also for winter time and snowshoeing.

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Mega trend hiking: 5 reasons for its success.

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  1. Hiking is good for body and mind
    As an endurance sport it strengthens your lungs, heart and circulation as well as your bones, ligaments and tendons. And the right-left movement as you walk secretes the happiness hormones
  2. Hiking is affordable
    Good shoes and clothing, sticks and a backpack are all you need. And for transport? As a guest with Reka you arrive quite simply with public transport.
  3. Hiking is always in season
    Spring, summer and above all the autumn are ideal, but winter snowshoeing through the deep, snowy winter wonderland also has its charms!
  4. Hiking is soft tourism
    Short return journeys, caring about nature, taking litter with you, sustainable equipment – hiking friends leave a definitely ecological footprint
  5. Hiking is bonding
    Achieving something together, reaching a common goal. Whether it’s with family or friends, adventures with your loved ones create links.

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Paar mit Hund im Wald
The whole tour group has reached the top of the mountain and marvels at the sunset