Wild camping and hiking in Switzerland
A traveler is seeking advice about wild camping spots in Switzerland, specifically between Oeschinensee to Murren, Murren to Griendwald via Wengen, and several other notable areas like Aletsch Glacier and Mt Pilatus. They have never hiked these routes and want to know where wild camping is allowed and any regulations they should consider.
- Wild camping is generally permitted above tree lines in Switzerland, but check local regulations as rules can vary by region.
- It's allowed in Bachalpsee but prohibited at Oeschinensee; inquire locally about other spots.
- Always verify current conditions and regulations before camping, especially in protected areas or during special circumstances like pandemics.
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Hi i was wondering if you can help with the following info on the wild Camping.
Is there wild camping spots between the following. I have never done those hikes so i am not aware of the tree line in that area if any.
1) Oeschinensee to Murren
2) Murren to Griendwlad via Wengen
3) Wild Camping next to Aletsch Glacier
4) wild camping next to Harder Kulm towards or along HARDERGRAT HIKE
5) Wild camping between Alpnachstad and Mt Pilatus or Lucern to Mt Pilatus
6) Wild camping at Bachsee
7) Wild camping at Seealpsee
Thank you for your time
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Hi Dzmitryestim,
Welcome to MySwissAlps!
There is no definitive regulations about wild camping in Switzerland but in general it is allowed above the tree lines with exceptions in national parks, nature reserves and protected areas. The regulations depend on the respective cantons and local authorities.
Based on previous experience, camping is allowed in Bachalpsee but prohibited in Oeschinensee. I am not too sure about the other places you mentioned. I would recommend to play it safe and inquire in advance or on-site with the respective local authority or the local police station if you plan on a pitching a tent outside of the official campsites or resting areas. Some places may have introduced extra measures in the face of a pandemic so it is best to ask first.
You can find more information about wild camping here: http://www.myswissalps.com/campsites/wildcamping
The Swiss Alpine Club has also published an informative guideline on wild camping, which is attached below:
Super thanks for for your time Anna.
You are awesome
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