Solo Hiking

[McHopsky]

This summer I plan on going to Europe for around three weeks and bum around for awhile by myself. I traveled last summer throughout Europe with two friends and decided to do it again by myself with no plans in mind. I'll be starting in Zurich (where my cousins and friends live) and my only known destination so far is Interlaken to skydive. I was there last summer and had a blast. Woo FunnyFarm! Anyway.. I'm a big fan of hiking, backpacking, climbing and whatnot and Interlaken is an amazing place for that. Only problem is.. I'm alone. I guess i could go alone, but it may be dangerous if I ever get injured. My question is.. how hard will it be to find people to go hiking or backpacking with in the mountains? There's nothings weirder than asking a stranger or a person you just met to go with you into the woods, haha. Any advice for this?

I guess im a little worried about traveling by myself. Last summer we only met a few people, which is definitely our fault for not trying too hard, but Im just worried it may get a little lonely. Any advice for a first time solo-er?

Thanks!