Hut to Hut in Switzerland (HHT13) Self-guided


Circular Trek


Mountain Lakes


Private Room Options


Culinary Highlight


Hut to Hut Hiking


Luggage Transfer Available
Characterized by alpine lakes, expansive meadows and big mountain views, this self-guided hut-to-hut hike in Switzerland starts in Appenzell and follows a circular route across the Alpstein range between Zurich and the Rhine River Valley. In this traditionally Swiss region, hikers enjoy local specialities like world-class cheese and exceptional mountain-aged whiskey, with the option to follow our dedicated Swiss Whiskey Trek. A major highlight is the cliffside Aescher Hut, often called Switzerland’s most famous hut; visiting in the quieter morning and evening hours after day visitors have left feels truly magical.
Throughout the tour, you stay in cosy mountain huts run by warm local hosts. Facilities are comfortable, many huts offer private rooms, and most have full restaurants serving à la carte dinners. As with our other Switzerland self-guided trips, Alpenventures UNGUIDED arranges hut reservations and key logistics and supports you with a detailed eGuidebook and offline navigation app, so you can hike independently with extra peace of mind.
Our two LIGHT itineraries for this trek avoid challenging terrain and have a longer season than most hut-to-hut hikes in the Alps, from the beginning of June until the middle of October.
The other itineraries are designed for experienced and fit hikers. These itineraries travel through alpine terrain with some exposure, and some sections that provide steel cables to hold onto for additional confidence (no specialized equipment required). The most exposed section can be bypassed by gondola, but the gondola is under construction in 2026 and will have frequent closures
Location
Appenzell, Switzerland
Airport
Zurich, Switzerland
Season
June to mid-October
Responsible Travel Score
15/15 Responsible Travel Hero
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Hut to Hut in Switzerland Self-guided Itineraries
8-day Standard Itinerary
HHT13-8S
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8-day Whiskey Trek Itinerary
HHT13-8W
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6-day Active Itinerary
HHT13-6A
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LIGHT 6-day Luggage Transfer Itinerary
HHT13-6LT
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LIGHT 6-day Relaxed Itinerary
HHT13-6R
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