December 2, 2023

September in Switzerland

Europe Hiking & Trekking Traveler Stories

One of our groups experienced the wonders of the Swiss Alps on our Hiking the Heart of Switzerland adventure in September 2023. Here is a little snippet of their journey.

A group of hikers walking on a rocky trail through a grassy, mountainous terrain in Switzerland, with distant peaks and valleys in the background. The crisp air of September adds an invigorating touch to their adventure.

On our first day in Switzerland, we left Lucerne (Luzern), crossed the lake by boat, then rode a cable car to the trailhead of our first hike towards the summit of Mt. Rigi.

A smiling woman holds two large wheels of cheese in a storage room, engaging a group of people wearing blue shoe covers. The room is filled with shelves of cheese, reminiscent of a quaint dairy in Switzerland. This delightful scene could easily be one from a visit in September.

Along the way, we stopped at a cheese making spot for lunch and enjoyed a fun presentation on cheese making.

A picturesque September scene in Switzerland features green mountain slopes, a stone building, wooden fences, and a distant view of blue peaks and a serene lake under partly cloudy skies.

Then we continued hiking to the top, enjoyed the view, and took a cogwheel train back to Lake Lucerne.

For several days, we hiked in the high alps, including below the Eiger (Ogre) the Monch (Monk) and the Jungfrau (Young Virgin).

A vibrant double rainbow arcs over a mountainous landscape in Switzerland, with a large structure and dense green trees in the foreground, capturing the breathtaking beauty of September.

At the gondola station mid-way to Murren, we got to see a rare double rainbow! The photo does not do it justice—its colors were even more spectacular in person.

A group of hikers with backpacks walk along a rocky mountain trail beside a small stream, surrounded by greenery and rugged terrain, enjoying a serene travel experience in Switzerland this September.

We traveled to Kandersteg and hiked above and around Lake Oeschinensee.

A scenic travel view of a turquoise lake surrounded by steep cliffs and green hills in Switzerland, with clouds partially covering the sky. Two trees stand prominently in the foreground on a grassy hill, capturing the essence of September's serene beauty.

A group of hikers with backpacks and walking sticks follows a trail through a grassy mountain landscape in Switzerland, with a lake and cabin in the background surrounded by trees and misty mountains—a perfect travel scene for September.

Ringed by mountains, this wildly picturesque glacial valley with its traditional chalets has been famous destination for hikers looking for that classic Alps adventure.

A man stands in a vineyard in Switzerland, holding a wicker basket filled with grapes and smiling. Dressed in a blue t-shirt, shorts, and glasses, he enjoys the September sunshine with houses and green vines in the background—perfect for travel enthusiasts.

On our final outing, we hiked though beautiful vineyards above Lake Geneva.

Four people stand outdoors around a wooden barrel with wine glasses. One person is holding a wine bottle, and they appear to be engaged in conversation. The serene atmosphere of September in Switzerland adds to the charm, with the setting overlooking a body of water and mountains.

A hand holds a wine glass in front of a scenic vineyard in Switzerland, with hills, houses, and a lake in the background under a partly cloudy September sky.

At a small wine producer, we enjoyed a wine tasting presentation and an outdoor lunch.

We eventually arrived at Montreux on Lake Geneva. We took a group photo at the Freddie Mercury statue, then we toured the castle and had a pleasant boat ride to Vevey.

We savored our final sunset out on Lake Geneva near the Fork in the Lake. The picture-perfect ending to a wonderful adventure in Switzerland.

—Text and photos by WT adventurer Richard George, Hiking the Heart of Switzerland.

September in Switzerland

One of our groups experienced the wonders of the Swiss Alps on our Hiking the Heart of Switzerland adventure in September 2023. Here is a little snippet of their journey.

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