My opinion after having used it several times for hiking: It would be unwise to leave your traditional map at home, but after some hours, it is a useful tool to guide you.
Links:
- German Info Site: http://www.colorado-300.de/
- German Forum: http://www.garmin-forum.de/
- Screen Shots: http://www.poly-electronic.ch/gps-topokarte-schweiz.htm