Whether skating or classic: these ten cross-country skiing destinations are all reachable from Zofingen 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 Zofingen 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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Dominated by the glacier-capped Titlis peak, this monastery village in central Switzerland hosts an extensive valley trail network. Routes stretch along the Engelberger Aa river through wide Alpine meadows surrounded by dramatic cliffs and forested slopes.
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| IR27 (32m) | |
| IRLEX (45m) | |
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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| RE24 (17m) | |
| 81 (16m) | |
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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| S29 (18m) | |
| 135 (15m) | |
The Herlisberg-Römerswil cross-country skiing trail is something of an insider’s secret in Lucerne’s Seetal region. It passes through a nature conservation area and offers breathtaking views of the Central Swiss Alps and two lakes.
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| RE24 (17m) | |
| 81 (25m) | |
| 105 (6m) | |
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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| S28 (22m) | |
| S14 (9m) | |
| 395 (9m) | |
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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| 85 (40m) | |
The Eigenthal valley lies at the northern foot of the Pilatus, not quite 15 kilometres south-west of Lucerne. Its popularity in winter is due to two factors: it is generally fog-free, and it boasts cross-country skiing trails.
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| IR27 (32m) | |
| 71 (32m) | |
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.
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| RE24 (7m) | |
| IR55 (21m) | |
| S21 (14m) | |
| 2026 (12m) | |
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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| IR15 (32m) | |
| IR70 (19m) | |
| 601 (19m) | |
With ideal winter and cross-country skiing conditions, the Menzingen-Loipe trail, also known as the Schurtannenloipe, has become a real insider tip for cross-country skiers. The beautifully designed cross-country trail leads through stunning countryside with views of Menzingen and its monastery.
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| IR15 (32m) | |
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| 602 (16m) | |
