Whether skating or classic: these ten cross-country skiing destinations are all reachable from Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen 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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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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| Schaffhausen | |
| (5m) | |
| Beringerfeld |
A compact loop near the village of Bargen in the canton of Schaffhausen, this short circuit serves as an accessible introduction to cross-country skiing or a quick workout option. The modest route meanders through the agricultural landscape typical of this northern border region.
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| Schaffhausen, Bahnhof Nord | |
| (15m) | |
| Bargen SH, Dorf |
Set in the gentle hills of the Zürcher Oberland, Gibswil offers a well-established network winding through rolling pastures and scattered woodlands. The terrain suits both leisurely outings and more sustained training efforts, with the rural Töss valley landscape providing a peaceful backdrop throughout.
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| Schaffhausen | |
| (33m) | |
| Winterthur |
| Winterthur | |
| (45m) | |
| Fischenthal |
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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| Schaffhausen | |
| (36m) | |
| Zürich HB |
| Zürich HB | |
| (23m) | |
| Meilen |
| Meilen, Bahnhof | |
| (10m) | |
| Meilen, Vorderer Pfannenstiel |
Cross-country skiing directly in the city – the city trail Kreuzbleiche makes this possible! The shape of an eight divides it into two sections, whereof one is slightly more difficult and also includes an incline and a starting section.
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| Schaffhausen | |
| (33m) | |
| Winterthur |
| Winterthur | |
| (33m) | |
| St. Gallen |
| St. Gallen, Bahnhof | |
| (5m) | |
| St. Gallen, Riethüsli |
| St. Gallen Riethüsli | |
| (2m) | |
| St. Gallen Güterbahnhof |
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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| Schaffhausen | |
| (38m) | |
| Zürich HB |
| Zürich HB | |
| (19m) | |
| Wädenswil |
| Wädenswil | |
| (16m) | |
| Biberbrugg |
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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| Schaffhausen | |
| (38m) | |
| Zürich HB |
| Zürich HB | |
| (24m) | |
| Aarau |
| Aarau, Bahnhof | |
| (15m) | |
| Staffelegg, Passhöhe |
Away from the huge winter destinations Degersheim offers a long and scenically attractive cross-country skiing trail. This also includes a unique view far beyond Lake Constance and the city boundaries.
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| Schaffhausen | |
| (33m) | |
| Winterthur |
| Winterthur | |
| (31m) | |
| Flawil |
| Flawil, Bahnhof | |
| (12m) | |
| Degersheim, Bahnhof |
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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| Schaffhausen | |
| (36m) | |
| Zürich HB |
| Zürich HB | |
| (23m) | |
| Baar |
| Baar, Bahnhof | |
| (1m) | |
| Baar, Oberdorf |
| Baar, Oberdorf | |
| (16m) | |
| Neuägeri, Rössli |
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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| Schaffhausen | |
| (48m) | |
| Zürich Oerlikon |
| Zürich Oerlikon | |
| (24m) | |
| Wetzikon ZH |
| Wetzikon ZH, Bahnhof | |
| (14m) | |
| Bäretswil, Oberdorf |
