How many hiking trails are there in Switzerland?

Switzerland has a vast and well-maintained network of hiking trails, known as "wanderwege" in German or "sentieri escursionistici" in Italian. The exact number of hiking trails in Switzerland is difficult to determine as it can vary depending on the criteria used to define a hiking trail. However, estimates put the number at around 60,000 to 70,000 kilometers of hiking trails. This extensive network of trails traverses the country's diverse landscapes, including the Swiss Alps, the Jura Mountains, the Swiss Plateau, and the Ticino region.