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Imagine your kids spotting their first ibex high up on a rocky ridge. Picture their grins as they wade barefoot through an icy mountain stream. And then, that sweet family moment when you all collapse into a cozy hut where hot chocolate tastes like victory.
Up here in the Alpstein mountains of Switzerland, screens stay off and adventure switches on. The Zwinglipas Kiddies Trek is a 4-day family hike packed with happy feet, playful trails, and overnight stays in mountain gems like the Zwinglipasshütte and Hundsteinhütte. This is as Swiss as it gets.
This trek is made for families who want real mountain magic without tough distances or steep climbs. Expect plenty of time for breaks, games, and soaking in the views. You’ll hike for 4 easy-going days and create family memories that last way longer. Your trip starts and ends in Wildhaus.
Leave the Gamplüt Mountain Restaurant behind and follow the winding path as it slips into the quiet embrace of the Alpstein. Just 800 meters in, you’ll find the perfect excuse to pause—here, the mighty Churfirsten stretch across the horizon, their rugged peaks standing guard over the valley below.
Keep going, and the trail leads you 600 meters further to another hidden delight: the Alp Tesel Valley. It’s a place where green pastures roll away beneath your feet, and the mountains frame the scene like a postcard. Take a moment, breathe it in.
About 3 kilometers from your start, the trail begins to rise with a little more determination. The climb is steady and rewarding, drawing you deeper into the wild folds of the Alpstein. And then, as if from nowhere, the Toblerone Mountain appears—sharp and unmistakable—guiding your steps over the last 2 kilometers. Its jagged silhouette watches over you all the way to the Zwinglipasshütte, where a warm welcome and sweeping views await.
From the Zwinglipasshütte, the trail winds gently across the ridge, where jagged peaks and wide skies greet you right from the start. About a kilometer in, you’ll reach Chreialpfirst, a perfect lookout where the towering Altmann commands the horizon—a striking reminder of the Alpstein’s wild beauty.
The path climbs further to Mutschensattel at 2,070 meters, where the sharp ridges of the Kreuzberge stretch out below. After soaking in the views, the trail dips down into gentler terrain. About 1.5 kilometers later, you’ll step into Roslenalp, a peaceful alpine meadow nestled beneath steep cliffs, sometimes watched over by the mountain rescue team on busy weekends.
The final stretch leads you further downhill, past quiet pastures and rocky outcrops. Soon enough, the Hundsteinhütte appears, perched on a sunny slope. It’s the perfect spot to kick off your boots, enjoy some well-earned rest, and maybe treat yourself to a slice of cake with a view.
Leave the Hundsteinhütte and follow the trail as it traces the edge of the Fählensee. For the first two kilometers, the calm waters reflect the steep cliffs above, offering a peaceful start to the day. Soon after, the path turns upward, climbing steadily for 700 meters through rocky slopes and alpine meadows. The peaks grow taller, and every step brings a wider view.
Around the five-kilometer mark, you’ll reach the Zwinglipass—a broad, open saddle at nearly 2,000 meters. Here, the wind hums between jagged ridges, and on clear days, you might glimpse Lake Zurich in the far distance. It’s the perfect place to pause, picnic, and soak up the stillness of the high Alps.
From the pass, a final 300-meter stretch leads you gently to the Zwinglipasshütte. Tucked among the peaks, the hut is a welcome sight—ready with warm drinks, cozy corners, and views that stretch to the horizon.
From the Zwinglipasshütte, follow the familiar trail for about four kilometers, this time enjoying the views you missed on the climb. The descent opens up sweeping valleys and rugged peaks, a fresh perspective on the wild beauty of the Alpstein.
At the intersection, take the opposite path and continue downhill. Just 500 meters further, the Flürentobel Gorge awaits—a rocky, steep section along a dry riverbed. The effort here is rewarded with striking natural scenery, where cliffs and forest create a quiet, hidden world.
Beyond the gorge, the path softens and winds through peaceful meadows and woods. In less than a kilometer, you’ll reach Wildhaus, where your journey ends with a gentle stroll into the valley below.
