Swiss hiking network
| Total length | Over 65,000 km |
|---|---|
| Number of signposts | Approximately 50,000 |
| Legal protection | Since 1985 |
| Maintained by | Cantons, municipalities, and volunteers |
| Categories | Hiking trails, mountain hiking trails, alpine hiking trails |
The Swiss hiking network is a comprehensive system of marked hiking trails covering more than 65,000 kilometres across Switzerland. Protected by federal law since 1985, it represents one of the world's most extensive and well-maintained pedestrian trail networks. The network is distinguished by its distinctive yellow signposting system and its integration into the Swiss Federal Constitution.