Whether skating or classic: these ten cross-country skiing destinations are all reachable from Aarau by public transport. From romantic forest tracks to scenic high-altitude loops, there’s something for every level of Nordic skier.
The destinations below are sorted by travel time from Aarau to make your planning easier. Make sure to visit the map to explore all cross-country skiing areas and thousands of other outdoor activities reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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Located in the Bernese Oberland near Adelboden, Feldenmaas provides a compact network of trails winding through gentle alpine meadows. This peaceful spot suits those looking for a relaxed outing amid mountain scenery without venturing into high-altitude terrain.
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| Aarau (08:31) | |
| IC5 (25m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:56) |
| Zürich HB (09:09) | |
| S5 (20m) | |
| Bonstetten-Wettswil (09:29) |
| Bonstetten-Wettswil, Bahnhof (09:35) | |
| 227 (4m) | |
| Bonstetten, Sunnenberg (09:39) |
Home to Switzerland's national sports centre, this resort above Biel/Bienne in the Jura foothills combines athletic heritage with forest trails. The terrain attracts both recreational skiers and those with a more competitive mindset seeking structured training conditions.
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| Aarau (08:30) | |
| IC5 (44m) | |
| Biel/Bienne (09:14) |
| Biel/Bienne Magglingenb.(Funi) (09:27) | |
| 22 (6m) | |
| Magglingen/Macolin (09:33) |
| Magglingen, Seilbahn (09:40) | |
| 79 (3m) | |
| Magglingen, End der Welt (09:43) |
Traversing the forested Randen plateau near Schaffhausen, this extensive network ranks among the larger options in northeastern Switzerland. The rolling terrain through dense woodland offers variety for different skill levels, with the elevated position providing reliable snow conditions when winter settles in.
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| Aarau (08:31) | |
| IC5 (25m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:56) |
| Zürich HB (09:05) | |
| RE48 (38m) | |
| Schaffhausen (09:43) |
| Schaffhausen (09:49) | |
| S64 (6m) | |
| Beringerfeld (09:55) |
Varied circular route under the crest of the Gisliflue in the Jura mountains of Aargau. Partly through the wood, and partly along the wood's edge, the route provides magnificent views over the Jura mountains close by to the entire Alpine range.
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| Aarau, Bahnhof (08:36) | |
| 135 (15m) | |
| Staffelegg, Passhöhe (08:51) |
The Kalthof-Wiliberg ski run is seen as an insider tip in the centre of the country. The varied and slightly hilly route over the plateau between the Suhrental and the Uerkental valley provides a view of the Alps and the Jura mountain chain.
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| Aarau (08:42) | |
| S14 (21m) | |
| Schöftland (09:03) |
| Schöftland, Bahnhof (09:35) | |
| 85 (3m) | |
| Staffelbach, Gemeindehaus (09:38) |
You can also enjoy cross-country skiing in Aargau: in the natural arena of Moos near Leutwil for example. The loop with several challenging uphill and downhill sections first crosses an open landscape before taking you around the edge of the wood.
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| Aarau (08:40) | |
| S14 (16m) | |
| Teufenthal AG (08:56) |
| Teufenthal AG, Bahnhof (09:34) | |
| 395 (9m) | |
| Leutwil, Dorfplatz (09:43) |
Get to know Switzerland from its authentic side: far from any main road, the Rickenbach cross-country skiing trail wends its way through the scenic Michelsamt region amid hills, open fields and rustic farms.
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| Aarau (08:40) | |
| S14 (38m) | |
| Menziken (09:18) |
| Menziken, Bahnhof (09:36) | |
| 399 (9m) | |
| Rickenbach LU, Dorf (09:45) |
The canton of Zurich’s longest cross-country ski trail is a short distance from the city itself, yet still in the heart of a quiet rural area. The hilly route is almost 30 km long (18.5 miles) and runs along the back of Pfannenstiel, offering breathtaking views of Lake Zurich and the Swiss Alps.
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| Aarau (08:31) | |
| IC5 (25m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:56) |
| Zürich HB (09:11) | |
| S7 (22m) | |
| Männedorf (09:33) |
| Männedorf, Bahnhof (09:36) | |
| 940 (6m) | |
| Männedorf, Widenbad (09:42) |
Located in the heart of the Zurich Oberland, the Bäretswil-Maiwinkel cross-country ski trail leads over undulated terrain and offers outstanding natural beauty. The region is a popular local recreation area as it is known to have little fog and is easily accessible.
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| Aarau (08:31) | |
| IC5 (25m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:56) |
| Zürich HB (09:09) | |
| S15 (21m) | |
| Wetzikon ZH (09:30) |
| Wetzikon ZH, Bahnhof (09:35) | |
| 851 (14m) | |
| Bäretswil, Oberdorf (09:49) |
A baroque abbey, the delightful landscape of Lake Sihl, the Schwyz mountains and the peaceful Schwantenau moor – the Schwedentritt half-marathon trail demands a huge effort from skiers, but also rewards them with magnificent views.
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| Aarau (08:31) | |
| IC5 (25m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:56) |
| Zürich HB (09:12) | |
| IR35 (19m) | |
| Wädenswil (09:31) |
| Wädenswil (09:34) | |
| S13 (16m) | |
| Biberbrugg (09:50) |
