{"id":3687,"date":"2021-08-03T07:32:02","date_gmt":"2021-08-03T07:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/?p=3687"},"modified":"2021-07-26T08:54:52","modified_gmt":"2021-07-26T08:54:52","slug":"the-four-most-beautiful-5-lakes-hikes-in-switzerland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/en\/the-four-most-beautiful-5-lakes-hikes-in-switzerland\/","title":{"rendered":"5 lake hike in Switzerland: The four most beautiful hiking adventures to do"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"3687\" class=\"elementor elementor-3687\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-68d95e63 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"68d95e63\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-15950189\" data-id=\"15950189\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7234ca8 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7234ca8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The &#8220;5 Lake Hike Pizol&#8221; is a very spectacular hike and we give you some insider tips. But there are three other 5 lake hikes in Switzerland that you will love.<\/span><\/strong><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Text and pictures by Marc Gottwald<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Switzerland is the country of the lakes. There are 1500 &#8220;Lakes in Switzerland&#8221;, many of them have been created by glaciers. It is even more spectacular to discover several lakes at once on a hike. Have you ever done a &#8220;5 Lake Hike&#8221;? Here I present you four of them!<\/span><\/p><h2><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">5 Lake Hike Pizol<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The pictures of the light blue and dark blue lakes around Mount <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.myswitzerland.com\/en-ch\/destinations\/pizol\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Pizol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> are really nice. So beautiful that a few years ago, in winter, I was already looking forward to the day when I could finally do the &#8221; <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/en\/stunning-5-lake-hike-pizol\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">5 Lake Hike Pizol<\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> &#8220;. And let me tell you, the anticipation was worth it.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In the meantime, word has spread about the former insider tip and this &#8220;5 lake hike&#8221; is visited by many people. That&#8217;s why I strongly advise you to go during the week if possible and not in the summer holidays. Then you&#8217;ll have far fewer people, which not only offers great moments of relaxation. You can also take much nicer pictures and with a little luck see ibexes or chamoises.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">To see wild animals, I would take one of the first cable cars early in the morning. Because afterwards the ibexes and chamoises move further up the mountains and are barely visible in the gray rocks.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Another tip for the &#8220;5 lake hike Pizol&#8221; is that you have good shoes and take enough food and drinks with you. There are no restaurants only at the start and end of the hike. The trail is very demanding and should only be done by experienced hikers and\u00a0takes about 4.5 hours.<\/span><\/p><h3><strong>One of the most beautiful hikes of Switzerland<\/strong><\/h3><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">But this &#8220;5 lake hike&#8221; is one of the most beautiful hikes in Switzerland for me. After the snow melts, Lake Schottensee is still dark blue, but soon the color changes to light blue or gray. Do you know why?<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The answer is that first the snow that melts is surface water. This is usually blue in the case of the lakes in the Pizol area, when the blue color of the sky is reflected. However, as soon as water from the Pizol glacier and permafrost flows into the lakes, it contains many small sediment particles that are scraped off by the glacier&#8217;s advance. As soon as this water flows into the lakes, the color changes. A pure spectacle this &#8220;5 Lake Hike&#8221;!<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">For me, the two most beautiful lakes on this hike are the Schottensee and the Wildsee. Getting to the &#8220;5 Lake Pizol Hike&#8221; is very easy. It only takes an hour by car from Zurich to reach the Pizol cable cars. Of course, you can also travel by public transport. Buy your ticket to the stop &#8220;Wangs, Pizolbahnen&#8221;.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If you don&#8217;t want to do the whole hike, I recommend hiking to the Wildsee and enjoying the view of the Schottensee and then back again. However, a certain basic fitness is necessary for this section as well, because the ascent is quite steep.<\/span><\/p><p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3663 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto1_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"5 Lake Hike in Pizol\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto1_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto1_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto1_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto1_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto1_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3665 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto2_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"5 Lake Hike in Pizol with a view on the Schottensee.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto2_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto2_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto2_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto2_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto2_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3667 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto3_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The Lake Schottensee at the 5 Lake Hike Pizol.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto3_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto3_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto3_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto3_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto3_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3669\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto4_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto4_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto4_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto4_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto4_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto4_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Pizol.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><h2><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">5 Lakes Walk Zermatt<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The &#8220;<\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">5 Lakes Walk Zermatt<\/span><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> &#8220;, as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zermatt.ch\/en\/Media\/Planning-hikes-tours\/5-Lakes-Walk-Nr.-11\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this hike<\/a> is called, is another 5 Lake Hike in Switzerland with a magical character. Because here you can see the reflection of the Matterhorn in the lakes. For me, Zermatt is one of the most beautiful places in Switzerland, even if it has a lot of people in most places. But even in Zermatt there are spots where you will be completely alone.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This is not the case with the &#8220;5 Lakes Trail Zermatt&#8221;, but the varied nature between moraines, larch forests and the colorful lakes is simply idyllic.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The good thing about the &#8220;5 Lakes Trail&#8221; is that you can shorten the hike as much as you like. This means that if you don&#8217;t want to see all 5 lakes, you can still enjoy these magical moments.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The lakes are called: Stellisee, Grindjesee, Gr\u00fcensee, Mossjesee and Leisee. For me, the lakes &#8220;Stellisee&#8221; and &#8220;Leisee&#8221; are my two favorites. An advantage is that they are relatively close to the cable car station. The disadvantage is that there are also the most people enjoying moments. So if you want to have the lakes for yourself, I recommend doing the &#8220;5 Lakes Trail&#8221; during the week in the early mornings and not during the summer holidays.<\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3673 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto5_-5-Seen-Weg-Zermatt-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"5 Lake Walk in Zermatt is also a great hike.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto5_-5-Seen-Weg-Zermatt-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto5_-5-Seen-Weg-Zermatt-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto5_-5-Seen-Weg-Zermatt-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto5_-5-Seen-Weg-Zermatt-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto5_-5-Seen-Weg-Zermatt.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3675 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto6_-5-Seen-Weg-Zermatt-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"5 Lake Walk Zermatt with a view on the famous Matterhorn.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto6_-5-Seen-Weg-Zermatt-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto6_-5-Seen-Weg-Zermatt-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto6_-5-Seen-Weg-Zermatt-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto6_-5-Seen-Weg-Zermatt-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto6_-5-Seen-Weg-Zermatt.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><h2><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">5 Lake Hike Gotthard<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The &#8220;<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.outdooractive.com\/en\/route\/hiking-route\/gotthard-group\/5-lakes-walk\/23311602\/\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">5 Lakes Hike Gotthard<\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> &#8221; is a contrast to the other 5 Lake Hikes in Switzerland. Not because of the beauty, because they are all beautiful. But this &#8220;5 Lakes Hike&#8221; has almost no people compared to the Pizol and Zermatt, so it&#8217;s a real insider tip.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">In the heart of the Alps near Gotthard, this lake hike tempts you with breathtaking wetland landscapes, imposing mountains and crystal-clear lakes. You will also see relics of Swiss history, especially from the Second World War. One example is a half-ruined anti-aircraft defense system of the Swiss army or, as they call themselves, the &#8220;best army in the world&#8221;.<\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-3677\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto7_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Gotthard-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto7_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Gotthard-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto7_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Gotthard-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto7_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Gotthard-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto7_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Gotthard-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto7_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Gotthard.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3679 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto8_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Gotthard-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"5 Lake Hike Gotthard is another great hike in Switzerland.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto8_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Gotthard-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto8_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Gotthard-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto8_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Gotthard-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto8_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Gotthard-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto8_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Gotthard.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">And now I would like to tell you in advance. On the &#8220;5 Lake Hike&#8221; on the Gotthard, you will pass 5 larger lakes: Lago d&#8217;Orsino, Laghi d&#8217;Orsirora, Laghi della Valletta, which consists of two lakes, and Lago di Lucendro. In total, you will see at least 12 lakes on the whole hike, because you will enjoy spectacular views. So if you are looking for an insider&#8217;s tip regarding &#8220;Hikes in Switzerland&#8221;, the 5 Lake Hike near Gotthard is definitely a must.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">This hike takes around 4.5 hours.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">5 Lake Hike Bellwald<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Another tip for a 5 Lake Hike in Switzerland is the one near <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.valais.ch\/en\/destinations\/goms\/bellwald\/overview\"><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Bellwald<\/span><\/a><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\"> in the canton of Valais. If you like the Swiss mountains, you will love this hike. The view is fantastic and the greenish colors of the lakes are magical, as you can see in the pictures. Also great are the traditional irrigation systems, the so-called Suonen, which partly pass right by the path.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">As the canton of Valais is the third canton in Switzerland, the farmers developed a system early on to prevent their meadows from drying out. This moderately strict hike leads past Spilsee, Mittelsee, Wirbulsee, Lengsee and the first one at the cable car station is nameless.<\/span><\/p><p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3681 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto9_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Bellwald-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"The 5 Lake Hike in Bellwald in the canton of Valais.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto9_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Bellwald-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto9_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Bellwald-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto9_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Bellwald-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto9_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Bellwald-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto9_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Bellwald.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-3683 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto10_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Bellwald-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Mountain views on the lakes in Bellwald.\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto10_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Bellwald-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto10_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Bellwald-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto10_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Bellwald-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto10_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Bellwald-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/switzerlandbylocals.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Foto10_-5-Seen-Wanderung-Bellwald.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">If the &#8220;5 Lake Hike&#8221; is not tough enough for you, you can also hike to the Risihorn (approx. 1.5 hours more). As the last part of the hike to the Risihorn is an alpine trail with climbing units, only experienced hikers can do it. However, the &#8220;5 Lakes Hike&#8221; itself is suitable for families.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Instead of taking the cable car back to Bellwald, scooters can also be hired. This is a real adventure that I highly recommend.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">The &#8220;5 Lake Hike&#8221; near Bellwald has a little more people than the one near the Gotthard. Nevertheless, you will find peace and quiet here and can enjoy nature to the fullest.<\/span><\/p><h2><strong><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/strong><\/h2><p><span style=\"vertical-align: inherit;\">Which &#8220;5 Lake Hike in Switzerland&#8221; is your favorite? To be honest, for me they are all beautiful and special. The variety of biodiversity and the different colors of the lakes, which can be seen on each hike, is great. Each hike offers a spectacular panorama. The &#8220;5 Lake Hike Pizol&#8221; and the one in Zermatt have the most visitors, while the lake hikes in Bellwald and near the Gotthard are mostly deserted.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The &#8220;5 Lake Hike Pizol&#8221; is a very spectacular hike and we give you some insider tips. 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