Pushing the boundaries in Switzerland – #UnitedBySummits

Oh, how we love long-distance hiking trails! There’s nothing better than turning your back on everyday life for several days at a time, hiking up into the mountains and waving to civilisation down in the valley from the top of Europe. Switzerland is a country that, with over 200 possible multi-day Tours, is tailor made for the pursuit.

It's not only in the interior of the country around Bern, Lucerne and the like that you can escape from everyday life. Exciting long-distance hiking adventures also await you at the country's borders and beyond. Explore here and you’ll discover that, despite the mountainous terrain, there are many connections between Switzerland and its neighbouring countries. With old trade routes, mighty rivers and, above all, impressive peaks, the nations are quite literally #UnitedBySummits!

In this Collection, we present five long-distance hiking trails that take you across Swiss borders. You'll march over to Liechtenstein and Austria, pay a visit to the mountains of France for a few days or walk along the southernmost end of Germany. Let yourself be whisked away to Italy along old trade routes or simply stay inland and hop from canton to canton between Bern, Lucerne and Obwalden.

Accommodation is varied and plentiful – there’s more detailed information in the respective Tour descriptions. Plus, it’s always possible to access the Tours by public transport.

While some Tours take you along relatively leisurely high-altitude paths, others require decent fitness and experience. Whatever the challenge, adventures like these require the right footwear: the adidas TERREX Free Hiker 2 gives you comfort and confidence on technical trails. Its Continental rubber outsole guarantees reliable grip, while the BOOST technology ensures unique energy return and comfort with every step. Perfect for all hikes, even over several days. Moreover, the shoe is made of at least 50% natural and recycled materials, because we see it as our task to conserve resources and avoid plastic waste.

Ready to push (your) limits? Then let's go out into the magical world of the Swiss mountains!