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.
To make planning easier, the hikes below are sorted by travel time from Aarau. Explore the map to find all snowshoe hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities accessible from anywhere in Switzerland.
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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) |
Bridges and views are the stars of this snowshoe trail. Along the way, hikers can take off their snowshoes and enjoy a special experience: the foot suspension bridge in Sattel-Hochstuckli.
10km640m640m5h 20mLandscape: Over a suspension bridge,With panoramic views
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| Aarau (08:31) | |
| IC5 (25m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:56) |
| Zürich HB (09:05) | |
| IC2 (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:45) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| S31 (14m) | |
| Biberegg (10:08) |
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) |
This snowshoe hike crosses remote yet busy areas, overseen in silence by the two Mythen peaks. It's well worth stopping along the way to admire the magnificent views of the Schwyz mountains and landscape.
7km700m400m4h 25mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Aarau (08:31) | |
| IC5 (25m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:56) |
| Zürich HB (09:12) | |
| IR35 (19m) | |
| Wädenswil (09:31) |
| Wädenswil (09:34) | |
| S13 (24m) | |
| Einsiedeln (09:58) |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (10:03) | |
| 554 (14m) | |
| Brunni SZ, Rest. Brunni (10:17) |
You don't need to be in peak condition to enjoy this snowshoe hike through remote areas, but watch out: the view of the Chli Aubrig could whet your appetite for more challenging tours.
6km220m220m2h 35mTour published by:
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| Aarau (08:31) | |
| IC5 (25m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:56) |
| Zürich HB (09:12) | |
| IR35 (19m) | |
| Wädenswil (09:31) |
| Wädenswil (09:34) | |
| S13 (24m) | |
| Einsiedeln (09:58) |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (10:03) | |
| 555 (17m) | |
| Euthal, Schulhaus (10:20) |
A great combination of easy but still very scenic snow shoe tour is waiting for you. After a the hike to the viewpoint on the top of «Höh», snow shoe hikers will be rewarded with the most beautiful panorama of Kandersteg and the mountain range of the UNESCO World heritage site.
2km160m160m1h 15mTour published by:
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| Aarau (08:46) | |
| IR16 (38m) | |
| Bern (09:24) |
| Bern (09:39) | |
| RE1 (1h 1m) | |
| Kandersteg (10:40) |
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) |
This circular route is especially popular with beginners and snowshoe hiking enthusiasts. Discover the sunny side of Muotathal in the southern part of the village and, if you like, make a detour to a spiritual site.
4km220m220m1h 55mTour published by:
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| Aarau (08:31) | |
| IC5 (25m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:56) |
| Zürich HB (09:05) | |
| IC2 (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:45) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| IR26 (7m) | |
| Schwyz (10:01) |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (10:07) | |
| 501 (26m) | |
| Muotathal, Post (10:33) |
