Whether skating or classic: these ten cross-country skiing destinations are all reachable from Solothurn 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 Solothurn 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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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.
12.5km| Solothurn (08:39) | |
| S20 (29m) | |
| Biel/Bienne (09:08) |
| Biel/Bienne Magglingenb.(Funi) (09:27) | |
| 22 (6m) | |
| Magglingen/Macolin (09:33) |
| Magglingen, Seilbahn (09:40) | |
| 79 (3m) | |
| Magglingen, End der Welt (09:43) |
A quiet village setting in the Franches-Montagnes region, Les Genevez provides a modest network winding through characteristic Jura landscapes. Gentle farmland and sparse forests define the atmosphere of this peaceful corner of canton Jura.
10.8km| Solothurn (08:39) | |
| S20 (29m) | |
| Biel/Bienne (09:08) |
| Biel/Bienne (09:20) | |
| R41 (29m) | |
| Reconvilier (09:49) |
| Reconvilier, gare (09:51) | |
| 35 (19m) | |
| Les Genevez JU, ch.de Tramelan (10:10) |
Set in the Jura highlands near the watchmaking town of La Chaux-de-Fonds, this area offers rolling terrain through open pastures and wooded sections. The high plateau provides reliable snow conditions and sweeping views across the Franco-Swiss border region.
18.2km| Solothurn (08:59) | |
| IC5 (38m) | |
| Neuchâtel (09:37) |
| Neuchâtel (10:00) | |
| RE6 (33m) | |
| La Chaux-de-Fonds Les Forges (10:33) |
Whether it’s a leisurely stroll or fast-paced cross-country skiing – on Mount Weissenstein above Solothurn, everyone can escape the fog of the Swiss Plateau and enjoy marvellous views.
3kmTour published by:
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| Solothurn (08:32) | |
| S21 (14m) | |
| Oberdorf SO (08:46) |
| Oberdorf SO (Talstation) (08:51) | |
| 2026 (12m) | |
| Weissenstein (09:03) |
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.
9.6kmTour published by:
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| Solothurn (09:01) | |
| IC5 (28m) | |
| Aarau (09:29) |
| Aarau, Bahnhof (09:36) | |
| 135 (15m) | |
| Staffelegg, Passhöhe (09:51) |
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.
7.6kmTour published by:
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| Solothurn (08:33) | |
| IR55 (24m) | |
| Olten (08:57) |
| Olten (09:06) | |
| RE24 (24m) | |
| Sursee (09:30) |
| Sursee, Bahnhof (09:33) | |
| 81 (16m) | |
| Gunzwil, Hasenhusen (09:49) |
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.
4.5kmTour published by:
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Cross-country skiing in the upper Emmental through the typical, scattered villages. The trail follows the Trueb river, climbing up the valley towards the Napf mountain and then through Trub to Trubschachen. From the trail, you can see Emmental farmhouses and hillsides peppered with woodland and open fields.
8.9kmTour published by:
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| Solothurn (08:47) | |
| RE5 (35m) | |
| Bern (09:22) |
| Bern (09:36) | |
| RE7 (36m) | |
| Trubschachen (10:12) |
This route, which starts from the Mont-Crosin pass, follows the ridge towards la Bise de Cortébert where you will take the same path but in the opposite direction. The view over the Chasseral massif and the closeness of the wind turbines make the detour worthwhile.
24.2kmTour published by:
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| Solothurn (08:39) | |
| S20 (29m) | |
| Biel/Bienne (09:08) |
| Biel/Bienne (09:47) | |
| RE4 (25m) | |
| St-Imier (10:12) |
Go cross-country skiing in the home patch of an Olympic medal winner: the local trail of skiing legend Sepp Haas is nestled in the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch. Skiers enjoy extensive views of the impressive karst terrain at the foot of the Schrattenfluh.
31.9kmTour published by:
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| Solothurn (08:47) | |
| RE5 (35m) | |
| Bern (09:22) |
| Bern (09:36) | |
| RE7 (45m) | |
| Escholzmatt (10:21) |
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