European long distance path E4 - part Switzerland

The place

Follows manly this numbered routes from schweizmobil.ch: 5, 60, 919, 86

Why go

Lac Léman panorama from the Jura. Bern (federal capital, UNESCO medieval old city). Rhine Falls near Schaffhausen (largest waterfall in Europe). Lake Constance (Bodensee) at Bregenz.

A bit of history

The E4 European path (Tarifa to Cyprus) passes through Switzerland as part of its central European section. The Swiss Federation of Hiking Trails (SchweizMobil) integrates the E4 into its national network of 65 000 km of marked hiking routes.

Getting there

Genève: international hub. Bregenz: train from Zürich (2h). Switzerland has excellent public transport throughout.

Recommended gear

Hiking boots. Layered clothing. Swiss day hiking infrastructure well-developed — no camping needed.

Best season

April to November. Snow on Jura ridges possible November–April.