6 Scenic Hikes Around the World That Won't Take All Day
by
Katie McElveen
| May 6, 2019
These six hikes pack everything you want from an outdoor excursion — Insta-worthy views, exercise, and adventure — into a morning or afternoon. Even better? They’re all free and require little to no planning: just grab your hiking shoes and go!
Hiking in Bergen, Norway / Matthew Andersen/iStock
Photo: Lake Lugano / Switzerland Tourism
Lake Lugano, Switzerland
After admiring picturesque views of the Alps, Lake Lugano, and sweet Swiss villages from the top of Monte Bre, hike through the woods to Gandria (a 16th-century fishing village) for lunch. To get back to Lugano, stroll along the lake path to Grotto Elvezia, where you can either catch a ferry or keep walking.
