Whether skating or classic: these ten cross-country skiing destinations are all reachable from Liestal 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 Liestal 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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| Liestal (08:53) | |
| IR37 (59m) | |
| Zürich HB (09:52) |
| Zürich HB (10:09) | |
| S5 (20m) | |
| Bonstetten-Wettswil (10:29) |
| Bonstetten-Wettswil, Bahnhof (10:35) | |
| 227 (4m) | |
| Bonstetten, Sunnenberg (10:39) |
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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| Liestal (08:53) | |
| IR37 (28m) | |
| Aarau (09:21) |
| Aarau, Bahnhof (09:36) | |
| 135 (15m) | |
| Staffelegg, Passhöhe (09:51) |
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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| Liestal (08:53) | |
| IR37 (36m) | |
| Lenzburg (09:29) |
| Lenzburg, Bahnhof (09:35) | |
| 395 (38m) | |
| Leutwil, Dorfplatz (10:13) |
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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| Liestal (08:53) | |
| IR37 (28m) | |
| Aarau (09:21) |
| Aarau (09:26) | |
| S14 (37m) | |
| Menziken (10:03) |
| Menziken, Bahnhof (10:06) | |
| 50 (7m) | |
| Beromünster, Post (10:13) |
| Beromünster, Post (10:15) | |
| 52 (5m) | |
| Rickenbach LU, Dorf (10:20) |
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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| Liestal (09:08) | |
| IC6 (48m) | |
| Bern (09:56) |
| Bern (10:04) | |
| IC81 (30m) | |
| Spiez (10:34) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (10:38) | |
| 62 (10m) | |
| Aeschi b. Spiez, Mustermattli (10:48) |
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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| Liestal (08:53) | |
| IR37 (28m) | |
| Aarau (09:21) |
| Aarau (09:42) | |
| S14 (21m) | |
| Schöftland (10:03) |
| Schöftland, Bahnhof (10:35) | |
| 85 (3m) | |
| Staffelbach, Gemeindehaus (10:38) |
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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| Liestal (08:53) | |
| IR37 (59m) | |
| Zürich HB (09:52) |
| Zürich HB (10:11) | |
| S7 (22m) | |
| Männedorf (10:33) |
| Männedorf, Bahnhof (10:36) | |
| 940 (6m) | |
| Männedorf, Widenbad (10:42) |
Cross-country skiing in the upper Emmental surrounded by unspoiled hills. Lined with wooded slopes, this flat trail winds its way along the valley floor between Langnau and Trubschachen, following the Ilfis river. Impressive Emmental farmhouses are dotted along both sides of the cross-country skiing trail.
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| Liestal (09:08) | |
| IC6 (48m) | |
| Bern (09:56) |
| Bern (10:12) | |
| S2 (40m) | |
| Langnau i.E. (10:52) |
| Langnau i.E., Bahnhof (10:55) | |
| 284 (2m) | |
| Bärau, Schwimmbad (10:57) |
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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| Liestal (08:53) | |
| IR37 (59m) | |
| Zürich HB (09:52) |
| Zürich HB (10:09) | |
| S15 (21m) | |
| Wetzikon ZH (10:30) |
| Wetzikon ZH, Bahnhof (10:35) | |
| 851 (14m) | |
| Bäretswil, Oberdorf (10:49) |
Escape the fog in the beautiful Ägerital valley and enjoy the winter landscape of Unterägeri on cross-country tracks with views of Ägerisee lake.
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| Liestal (08:53) | |
| IR37 (59m) | |
| Zürich HB (09:52) |
| Zürich HB (10:05) | |
| IR46 (24m) | |
| Zug (10:29) |
| Zug, Bahnhofplatz (10:34) | |
| 601 (19m) | |
| Unterägeri, Spinnerei (10:53) |
