The Swiss Alps feature a network of alpine cheese trails that allow hikers to explore stunning landscapes while connecting with local cheesemakers. These trails lead to traditional dairies, where alpkäse, a distinctive cheese, is produced using milk from cows grazing on alpine pastures during the summer months. Travelers can purchase cheese through an honor system from self-serve fridges at mountain chalets. Visiting these dairies offers opportunities to meet the farmers and learn about their century-old cheese-making traditions, as exemplified by cheesemaker Michael Schläppi's personal connection with his cows and sustainable practices.
Hiking Switzerland's alpine cheese trails offers a journey through stunning landscapes, connecting travelers with traditional cheesemakers and local dairies that preserve centuries-old traditions.
The alpkäse cheese produced on these trails is made exclusively in summer at high-altitude dairies, yielding a nutty, herbaceous flavor profile that showcases the unique alpen pastures.
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