Zurich

Hiking guide in Zurich

Book a guided hike with a guide we arrange for you. Half day or full day, route chosen for the conditions and for you.

Hiking Zurich

You don't choose a coach. Once your session is booked, we select an appropriate coach and confirm them with you by email.

Zurich

Hiking guide in Zurich

Zurich packs an unusual amount of usable ground into a small area: the lake shore for flat work, the Limmat and Sihl for river-side running, and the Uetliberg rising directly behind the city for anything involving a gradient. You can be on a forest trail eleven minutes from Hauptbahnhof, which is why the city trains outdoors far more than its weather reputation suggests.

It is also the largest market we serve and the one with the most demanding schedules. Early morning and post-work slots go first and go fast; midday is comparatively open. Most of our coaches here work in German and English, and several in French.

Hiking

The route is chosen on the day

Switzerland has extraordinary trail signage and it still catches people out, because conditions change fast with altitude and season. Your guide picks the route after seeing the forecast and meeting you, which is the whole point of hiring one rather than following a blog post.

What to bring

Proper boots, layers, water, and something to eat. Your guide carries a first aid kit and knows what the weather is doing. If you are unsure whether your boots are adequate, they probably are not — say so when you book and your guide will tell you what to get.

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Prices in Zurich

SessionPaid
Half day, 3 hoursCHF 230
Full day, 6 hoursCHF 390

Prices are per session, not per person, and include your coach's time and equipment. Larger groups arranged individually — email us and tell us what you need.

Common questions

How fit do I need to be?

Say honestly what you can manage in the notes and the route is built around it. A half day at a gentle pace on a good path is achievable for most people in reasonable health.

Can we bring children?

Yes, with the route chosen accordingly. Tell us their ages — it is the single biggest factor in what is sensible.

What happens if the weather turns?

Your guide decides, and that decision is not negotiable. If the day is cancelled for safety we move it or refund it.

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