Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Aarau by public transport. Snow-covered forests, wide alpine plateaus, and scenic routes offer memorable experiences in the heart of the Alps.
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Starting from Bellelay in the region of the famous Tête de Moine AOC cheese, this snow-shoe excursion will take you to Sur Montbautier in the uplands of the Montagne du Droit before passing through the forest of the same name on the way back to your starting point.
9km
320m
320m
3h 50m
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Aarau (08:30) | |
| IC5 (44m) | |
| Biel/Bienne (09:14) |
| Biel/Bienne (09:20) | |
| R41 (29m) | |
| Reconvilier (09:49) |
| Reconvilier, gare (09:51) | |
| 35 (9m) | |
| Le Fuet, Chemin de la Bottière (10:00) |
High above Lake Thun the snowshoe trail leads from sunny Aeschiried to the foot of the Morgenberghorn. The views of the fantastic mountain backdrop and deep blue Lake Thun are spectacular.
12km800m800m6h 25mTour published by:
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| Aarau (09:19) | |
| IC81 (1h 15m) | |
| Spiez (10:34) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (10:38) | |
| 62 (16m) | |
| Aeschiried, Schulhaus (10:54) |
This varied snowshoe tour starts in Trub in the Emmental valley. It leads through snow-covered forests and pastures in the hilly terrain of the Napf region. The winter scenery and the far-reaching views over the Emmental hilltops make for an unforgettable experience.
8km420m420m4h 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Aarau (08:46) | |
| IR16 (38m) | |
| Bern (09:24) |
| Bern (09:36) | |
| RE7 (36m) | |
| Trubschachen (10:12) |
| Trubschachen, Bahnhof (10:16) | |
| 284 (7m) | |
| Trub, Ried (10:23) |
Snow-covered landscapes, tranquillity and an impressive natural experience: explore the gently rolling hills between Wasserfallen and the Passwang region in splendid style with a pair of snowshoes.
3km280m280m2h 10mTour published by:
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| Aarau (08:36) | |
| IR37 (28m) | |
| Liestal (09:04) |
| Liestal, Bahnhof (09:30) | |
| 70 (25m) | |
| Reigoldswil, Dorfplatz (09:55) |
| Reigoldswil (Wasserfallenbahn) (10:07) | |
| 2029 (8m) | |
| Wasserfallen (10:15) |
Snow crunching underfoot amidst a snowy winter landscape – the range of hills featuring the Napf on the right, a mountain backdrop with the Risetenstock, Schimbrig and Schafmatt on the left. And once you arrive at the First, a welcome Entlebuch-style coffee with schnapps. What more could you ask for?
7km380m380m3h 15mTour published by:
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| Aarau (08:46) | |
| IR16 (38m) | |
| Bern (09:24) |
| Bern (09:36) | |
| RE7 (52m) | |
| Schüpfheim (10:28) |
| Schüpfheim, Bahnhof (10:33) | |
| 233 (9m) | |
| Hasle LU, Heiligkreuz Kirche (10:42) |
The easy snowshoe tour on Pilatus leads from Fräkmüntegg over open meadows of Alp Bonern and back through the «Rehlöcher» forest. During the hike you cross the border from Lucerne to Nidwalden and enjoy a beautiful view of Lucerne, Lake Lucerne, the midland and the northern foothills of the Alps.
3km180m180m1h 35mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Aarau (08:30) | |
| IC5 (9m) | |
| Olten (08:39) |
| Olten (08:50) | |
| IR27 (40m) | |
| Luzern (09:30) |
| Luzern, Bahnhof (09:39) | |
| 1 (11m) | |
| Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus (09:50) |
| Kriens (Pilatusbahn) (10:01) | |
| 2516 (30m) | |
| Fräkmüntegg (10:31) |
On this trail you can enjoy the idyllic landscape and peace, far away from mass tourism. One thing is for sure: you will always see the breathtaking panorama. Between Schibegütsch and Hohgant, the view opens up to the Bernese High Alps with Schreckhorn, Finsteraarhorn and Eiger.
6km340m340m2h 55mTour published by:
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| Aarau (08:46) | |
| IR16 (38m) | |
| Bern (09:24) |
| Bern (09:36) | |
| RE7 (45m) | |
| Escholzmatt (10:21) |
| Escholzmatt, Bahnhof (10:23) | |
| 251 (12m) | |
| Marbachegg, Talstation (10:35) |
| Marbach (Talstation) (10:37) | |
| 2500 (10m) | |
| Marbachegg (10:47) |
A snowshoe trek through unspoilt nature beckons below the Niederhorn, between gnarled Swiss stone pines, open meadows and sunny slopes. The backdrop with views over Lake Thun and the peaks of the Bernese Oberland will amaze you.
11km440m800m5h 0mTour published by:
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| Aarau (09:19) | |
| IC81 (1h 34m) | |
| Interlaken West (10:53) |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof (11:05) | |
| 101 (18m) | |
| Beatenberg, Waldegg (11:23) |
This somewhat more challenging tour leads through the stunning landscape beneath the Schrattenfluh and its striking karst formations. The hike ends at the Chlushütte (mountain hut), located at the foot of the Böli, where incredible panoramic views across the Brienzer Rothorn range and the Bernese Alps await you.
11km760m760m6h 0mTour published by:
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| Aarau (08:46) | |
| IR16 (38m) | |
| Bern (09:24) |
| Bern (09:36) | |
| RE7 (52m) | |
| Schüpfheim (10:28) |
| Schüpfheim, Bahnhof (10:33) | |
| 241 (19m) | |
| Sörenberg, Hirsegg (10:52) |
The Schwyberg trail makes for a wonderfully decelerating experience. Peace and nature have returned to what was once a bustling ski resort. Once you have climbed the Schwyberg, a breathtaking view from the alps to the Jura rewards the hikers.
9km660m660m5h 0mTour published by:
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| Aarau (08:46) | |
| IR16 (38m) | |
| Bern (09:24) |
| Bern (09:34) | |
| IC1 (22m) | |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (09:56) |
| Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. (10:03) | |
| 123 (50m) | |
| Schwarzsee, Gypsera (10:53) |
