Hiking the Hidden Stories of Switzerland

Explore hiking trails in Switzerland where myths, legends, and nature meet. Join Samet on a journey through hidden stories and scenic paths.

🌄 What if Every Hike Told a Story?

We often hike for the views, the silence, the sense of achievement. But what if, in between the rocks and roots, there were stories hidden? Not on signs or maps—but in the land itself?

I’ve always loved the feeling of walking alone in nature—when the world gets quiet enough that you can hear something deeper. Lately, I’ve started to notice that some places feel different. Like they remember something. Like they’re holding something.

Switzerland is known for its order, its beauty, its perfectly maintained trails. But underneath that polished surface, I believe there’s something else—something older. Something worth listening to.

🐉 Why I Started Mythic Trails

I’ve been living in Switzerland for about three years, and I’ve spent most of my weekends escaping into the mountains. Whenever I feel tired of life, I create a nice hiking route, spend some time in the mountains, listen to the sounds of nature, and find inner peace.

But not long ago, while reading about a trail, I came across a single line that changed everything:

“This mountain is said to be home to a sleeping dragon.”

That was it. One sentence. One spark.

I started looking deeper—and I found story after story. Tales of witches gathering under full moons. Spirits haunting forests. Cursed lakes. Healing stones. Giants, devils, faeries.

Not just fantasy, but legends tied to real places—places I could actually walk through.
That’s when this project was born.

Mythic Trails is my way of combining two things I love: hiking and storytelling.It’s about walking through landscapes that hold memory. It’s about seeing a mountain not just as a peak, but as a character in an ancient story.

And maybe, it’s about remembering that we’ve always told stories to understand the places we live in.

🥾 What You’ll Find on This Blog

This isn’t a blog about the top 10 hikes in Switzerland or which boots to buy. It’s about something more exciting and curious.
This blog is a blend of reality and folklore, meant to take you into both nature and narrative.

Each post will explore a hiking trail—but not just in terms of elevation gain or distance. I’ll also share:

• 🗺️ A legend or story tied to that place

• 🥾 My experience walking through it

• ✍️ Reflections and moments that stayed with me

• 🔮 Tips to experience the same atmosphere

• 🌄 The most memorable spots along the trail

Some of these stories will be myths and folklore, passed down through generations.
Others will be rooted in real history — quiet moments or turning points that shaped the places we walk today.

If you’re someone who believes there’s more to the world than what we see—who feels something stir in deep woods or misty valleys—this space is for you.

🧭 Where the Trails Lead Next

I want this project to grow organically, one trail at a time—guided by the stories I find, or the ones that find me.

Some will be well-known legends. Others may be forgotten or half-remembered. Some might come from locals, from old books, from whispered traditions passed down through generations.

And that’s exactly what makes it exciting.

Up next: Rütli — where three cantons once stood together, and the idea of Switzerland was born.

🌲 Join Me on the Mythic Trails

This isn’t just about hiking—it’s about listening. It’s about seeing landscapes not as empty spaces, but as story-holders.
Memory-keepers. Portals.

If this resonates with you, follow the journey—one trail, one legend, one story at a time.
And if you’ve ever hiked somewhere that felt different, I’d love to hear about it in the comments.

✨ Join me as the next legend unfolds — @swissmythhikes