Whether skating or classic: these ten cross-country skiing destinations are all reachable from Grindelwald 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 Grindelwald 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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A renowned high-alpine destination in the Bernese Oberland, Kandersteg offers extensive cross-country terrain winding through a dramatic glacial valley. Surrounded by towering peaks and frozen waterfalls, this historic mountain village provides a comprehensive network suitable for skiers seeking varied distances and scenic immersion.
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| R61 (37m) | |
| IC81 (24m) | |
| RE11 (29m) | |
At the foot of the Hasliberg in the Bernese Oberland, this compact loop winds through the Aare valley floor near the famous Reichenbach Falls. A convenient option for visitors staying in the historic village of Meiringen.
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| R61 (37m) | |
| R70 (33m) | |
| 2480 (7m) | |
| 2481 (5m) | |
The Eiger mountain behind you and the Wetterhorn ahead: Scenery like this automatically ensures you have enough sporting motivation. The famous north face appears in particularly impressive fashion after a loop by the Glacier Gorge (Gletscherschlucht).
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| 64 (5m) | |
| 123 (2m) | |
Cross-country skiing in the valley with 72 waterfalls, surrounded by several peaks over three or four thousand metres high. The trail runs along the White Lütschine from Lauterbrunnen to Stechelberg, past the Trümmelbach Falls, the biggest underground waterfalls in Europe.
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| R61 (22m) | |
| R62 (9m) | |
| 141 (3m) | |
Cross-country skiing on the Bernese Oberland’s natural sun terrace. Fresh mountain air at 1300 metres, mostly above the fog line and with views of the famous Bernese peak trio make this a highly therapeutic activity. Enjoy a winter wonderland around the mountain village of Beatenberg.
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| R61 (29m) | |
| 105 (10m) | |
| 101 (18m) | |
Cross-country skiing south of Lake Thun in the winter wonderland of the Suldtal valley, a nature reserve at the foot of the Morgenberghorn. Enjoy total tranquillity, broken only by the gurgling waters of the Suldbach stream or the wingbeat of a golden eagle.
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| R61 (37m) | |
| IC61 (24m) | |
| 62 (10m) | |
Recharge your batteries off the ski pistes at Fahrnigenboden on Axalp, a small and friendly winter destination high above Lake Brienz boasting majestic views of the surrounding mountains.
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| R61 (37m) | |
| LIX (18m) | |
| 155 (27m) | |
A winter wonderland to avoid crowds: On the way to the Susten Pass, the village of Gadmen tempts visitors with its guaranteed snow cover and a quiet cross-country skiing trail that’s never short of sunshine. It follows the Gadmen river and offers panoramic views of Mount Titlis and the Fünffingerstöck.
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| R61 (37m) | |
| LIX (31m) | |
| R71 (7m) | |
| 172 (15m) | |
The Diemtigtal cross-country skiing trail makes its way through forests, alongside ice-bound mountain streams and over snow-covered meadows. The Tiermatti trail is a part of a 22km, continuous cross-country trail network in the rear Diemtigtal valley.
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| R61 (37m) | |
| IC61 (24m) | |
| R11 (12m) | |
| 250 (17m) | |
Cross-country skiing below the legendary World Cup finishing slope of the «Chuenisbärgli»: the route runs in several loops past some impressive wooden houses and farms on the valley floor. With moderate climbs and a few ascents, skiers enjoy a magnificent view of the Adelboden mountains.
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| R61 (37m) | |
| IC61 (24m) | |
| IC (12m) | |
| 230 (26m) | |
| 235 (5m) | |
