Switzerland is famous for its colossal glaciers, roaring waterfalls, countless lakes, and valleys.
The country has no access to the sea, but it is rich in rivers and lakes.
They have an elongated shape and great depths.
In total there are about 600 lakes, the largest ones are Geneva, Boden, Zurich, and Neuchatel.
The lakes are amazingly beautiful and clean.
Right now you will discover the magical secluded lakes among 10 most remote places in Switzerland, where there are few tourists and a lot of the unexplored.
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Lakes
1. Cauma
It’s an absolutely wonderful place in the mountains of Switzerland!
Just a few minutes walk from Flims, easy to reach on foot.
In the summer, they can charge an entry fee and there are lots of people so you should try a different season for visiting here, or go in the evening.
A funicular gets tourists to the lake, while most prefer walking or cycling.
Lake Cauma is located at an altitude of 1000 m above sea level and has a water temperature of 20-24 degrees Celsius.
2. Oeschinen
Oeschinen is located near Kandersteg.
It is considered one of the most beautiful lakes in Switzerland.
This is the largest lake in the vicinity at an altitude of 1,578 m above sea level in the east of the village, at the foot of the Bluemlisalp.
Here you can have a rest, relax, have a snack in a restaurant and enjoy this fantastic landscape.
The road is available in winter.
Alternatively, you can take the cable car to Oeschinen station from Kandersteg, and from there to the lake.
Besides, take an electric bus which leaves every 30 minutes and takes about 20 minutes.
3. Blausee
Another breathtaking lake not far from Kandersteg, which is a popular ski resort for beginning athletes, is named Blausee.
Blausee is a natural park among the mountains, surrounded by huge boulders, brought here many millions of years ago by glaciers.
The lake with the same name is one of the most famous mountain lakes in Switzerland.
The reservoir is famous for its special turquoise color and crystal clear water coming from underground sources.
There’s an easy hiking trail to get to the lake.
There is a hotel with a spa on the shore of the lake, and an organic trout farm is located next to the gourmet paradise.
Natural and Manmade Wonders
4. Saint Beatus Cave
An underground kingdom is located just 6 kilometers from the famous mountain-lake resort of Interlaken.
According to the legend, a real dragon lived here many centuries ago.
Another, more scientific version, says that the cave was once occupied by a monster of impressive size, which scared the locals with the mere thought of its real existence.
The brave man Beatus Lungernsky, or Saint Beatus fought with a living hulk and stayed in a cave.
Thanks to the legend, you can ride an underground ship in the form of a dragon, and a fire-breathing creature will meet you at the entrance.
The tourist complex contains a number of mystical cave labyrinths, many stalactites, and stalagmites over 40 thousand years old, waterfalls and underground streams.
There is a museum of minerals, a park and a restaurant of Swiss cuisine, a playground and almost always empty car parking.
5. Andermatt Train
Switzerland is perfect for skiers: in any valley, on any mountain, there is a resort with equipped, marked and unmarked tracks for all tastes.
Many resorts in the Alpine mountains offer rich opportunities for skiing and one of them is Andermatt, nestled at the St. Gotthard pass.
The slopes of the mountains accumulate fluffy snow and the local weather contributes to this sport.
Andermatt is increasingly popular for freeriding and confident skiing.
Here you can take one of the sky trains and relax enjoying the views through the window.
6. Furigen Fortress
The guide will show you the structure and corridors of the fortress.
You will understand how and why it was built.
If you like museums and history, this is the place to be!
You will be given a book with English explanations and a map and an audio tour.
This is probably one of the best secret objects in Switzerland.
Get ready to spend about 2 – 3 hours here!
Carved within the mountain depths, 2 platoons of soldiers lived inside and never appeared in the light for 6 months.
You will see public canteens, operating rooms, showers and much more.
It is only open at the end of the spring and summer months.
7. Trift Bridge
Trift Bridge is the most dreaded and tallest suspension bridge in Europe.
It is located on Mount Titlis at an altitude of 3,041 m.
Trift Bridge is 100 m long and one meter wide.
You can get to the bridge from the Titlis Cliff Walk mountain station via a 140 m long underground tunnel.
The bridge was built in 2004 by an energy company.
They carried out electrical and hydraulic works in the vicinity of the Trift glacier.
Swiss architects assure that the bridge is designed to withstand up to 500 tons of snow and wind gusts up to 200 kilometers per hour.
Before heading to the bridge, tourists can remove sports equipment and leave it in storage at the station.
8. Verzasca Valley
The magical jade waters of the Verzasca River calmly roll over smoothly polished stones, flowing under the arches of the Roman bridge Ponte dei Salti in Lavertezzo.
If you follow the flow of the river to the valley, you can properly consider the bizarre rocky relief of the blurred channel and even see the natural jacuzzi.
On the trail in Brion, you can admire 17 works of art surrounded by wildlife.
Do not resist the desire to swim: it is unlikely you will find a more romantic and beautiful place for this!
9. St-Ursanne Town
The banks of the River Du remain a kingdom of calm and relaxation.
The picturesque town consists mainly of buildings of the XIV-XVI centuries, in which prosperous townspeople lived, and the cathedral church of the XII-XIV centuries was impressive.
The castle ruins rise to the north of the city.
The bridge over the Du, which has four arches, was built in 1728 and offers magnificent views of the medieval city and its surroundings, including the Du Natural Park.
You can walk paths and cycle on mountain bike routes, suitable for beginners.
For the fishermen, Du is the best river for trout fishing.
If you are a kayaker, come here too.
10. Juf Village
This one is the highest inhabited place in the mountains in Europe.
Juf is located at an altitude of 2,125 m above sea level.
You can choose one of the numerous hiking trails to discover the area.
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Switzerland is a country rich in natural beauty, and these secluded lakes and hidden wonders are just a few examples of the stunning landscapes that can be found here.