Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Andermatt 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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Following the footsteps of the muleteers, this short and technically simple circular trail affords a variety of views into the Ursern Valley. Start and finish at Hospental with its striking Tower of the Lords.
4 km
150 m
150 m
1h 40mTour published by:
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The Andermatt snowshoe trail runs via Mettlen to the snow-covered Unteralp. The crowning glory of this circular tour: the view from the Mariahilf Chapel over the village of Andermatt at the foot of the Oberalp Pass.
3 km190 m190 m1h 35m
Landscape: Onto an alp, Over a pass, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| 421 (14m) | |
The trail from the idyllic Lake Arni to Vorderarni affords views of the Reuss Valley and across the mountains. This trail takes you over easy terrain with gentle ups and downs.
7 km380 m380 m3h 20mTour published by:
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| R44 (15m) | |
| 401 (21m) | |
| PB (8m) | |
A pleasant climb up through the Val Segnas with views of the Medel glacier. From the viewpoint at Caischavedra, you have a wonderful view right into the Surselva. Then you can take the easy way down in the cable car.
4 km580 m20 m2h 35mTour published by:
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The Haldi trail on the sunny alpine terrace above Schattdorf rewards snowshoers with fantastic views of the Urner valley floor. And that’s not all: it is said to have a healing effect.
7 km420 m420 m3h 40mLandscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| R44 (15m) | |
| 401 (48m) | |
| PB (5m) | |
You’re sure to feel in perfect harmony with nature during this snowshoe experience in the region of Aletsch Arena. Over the course of the hike you will climb up through forests with snow-covered trees and along the Heimatt trail until you reach Fiescheralp.
5 km1100 m4h 40mTour published by:
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| R43 (1h 20m) | |
This physically challenging snow shoe tour on the sunny side of Val Medel leads through unspoilt winter landscapes up and beyond the tree line. Tegia Nova offers spectacular views of the peaks of Val Medel and the upper Surselva region.
10 km560 m620 m4h 50mTour published by:
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| GEX (59m) | |
| 481 (9m) | |
Sunny trail with a steady climb, followed by a somewhat steeper descent. Your efforts will be rewarded with majestic views of two valleys and the peaks of the high-Alpine UNESCO landscape. At the halfway point, you’ll have a chance to stop at a mountain restaurant for a well-deserved break.
6 km460 m460 m3h 25mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak, Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| R43 (1h 8m) | |
| 2345 (6m) | |
| 2346 (8m) | |
From Eggbergen, an alpine terrace below Rophaien and Schön Chulm, snowshoers can trek through delightful scenery towards Hüenderegg.The reward awaiting them there is a tremendous view of the Urner mountain scenery.
5 km480 m200 m3h 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| R44 (15m) | |
| 401 (1h 1m) | |
| PB (9m) | |
It is obvious why this trail is so popular: It is easy, well marked and the 4000-meter peaks of the Valais are always in sight. The peaceful hamlet of Flesch with Valais-style chalets followed by a lovely forest near the Aletschpromenade is also very appealing.
4 km260 m260 m2h 5mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak, Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| R43 (1h 37m) | |
| H3 (7m) | |
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