Whether skating or classic: these ten cross-country skiing destinations are all reachable from Interlaken 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 Interlaken Ost 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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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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| Interlaken Ost (08:33) | |
| R70 (33m) | |
| Meiringen (09:06) |
| Meiringen (Luftseilbahn) (09:38) | |
| 2480 (7m) | |
| Hasliberg Reuti (Gondelbahn) (09:45) |
| Hasliberg Reuti (Gondelbahn) (09:47) | |
| 2481 (6m) | |
| Bidmi (09:53) |
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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| Interlaken Ost (08:34) | |
| R62 (22m) | |
| Lauterbrunnen (08:56) |
| Lauterbrunnen, Bahnhof (09:00) | |
| 141 (3m) | |
| Lauterbrunnen, Schützenbach (09:03) |
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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| Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof (08:40) | |
| 21 (5m) | |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof (08:45) |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof (09:05) | |
| 101 (18m) | |
| Beatenberg, Waldegg (09:23) |
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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| Interlaken Ost (08:34) | |
| R61 (36m) | |
| Grindelwald (09:10) |
| Grindelwald, Bahnhof (09:16) | |
| 122 (10m) | |
| Grindelwald, Aspi (09:26) |
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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| Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof (08:42) | |
| 60 (35m) | |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (09:17) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (09:38) | |
| 62 (10m) | |
| Aeschi b. Spiez, Mustermattli (09:48) |
From Lenk to Zweisimmen along the roaring Simme: With the warming sun on the back, the cross-country ski trail in the valley offers a lot of variety and magnificent views of beautiful wooden houses, a castle and the surrounding mountains.
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| Interlaken Ost (09:07) | |
| GPX (1h 13m) | |
| Zweisimmen (10:20) |
Surrounded by the gentle pass landscape and with a beautiful view of the razor-sharp, jagged Gastlosen, the Jaunpass offers a unique cross-country skiing experience. The region at approximately 1500 m.a.s.l. is considered to be snowsure; the stretch with some ascents and descents comprises multiple loops.
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| Interlaken Ost (09:07) | |
| GPX (1h 3m) | |
| Boltigen (10:10) |
| Boltigen, Bahnhof (10:13) | |
| 259 (22m) | |
| Jaunpass, Restaurant (10:35) |
First follow the route taken by the famous GoldenPass line and then you go along the stream: This route between Saanenmöser and the sunny mountain terrace of Schönried is picture-postcard beautiful in a typically Swiss way. It crosses the Moos plateau and winds its way through delightful wooded areas.
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| Interlaken Ost (09:07) | |
| GPX (1h 13m) | |
| Zweisimmen (10:20) |
| Zweisimmen (10:28) | |
| GPX (15m) | |
| Saanenmöser (10:43) |
After leaving the Gstaad ski area for historic Gsteig, this cross-country trail takes you into the valley with the rushing Saane beside you. Its sunny and quiet location with its gentle gradients makes this route especially suitable for enthusiastic skiers.
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| Interlaken Ost (09:07) | |
| GPX (1h 13m) | |
| Zweisimmen (10:20) |
| Zweisimmen (10:28) | |
| GPX (29m) | |
| Gstaad (10:57) |
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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| Interlaken Ost (08:33) | |
| R70 (20m) | |
| Brienz (08:53) |
| Brienz BE, Bahnhof (10:04) | |
| 155 (27m) | |
| Axalp, Totzweg (10:31) |
