Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Baden 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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Up to the Atzmännig and enjoy the views across the beautifully snowy foothills of the Alps – that’s what the Altschwand snowshoe hike offers.
4 km
100 m
460 m
1h 50mTour published by:
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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.
10 km640 m640 m5h 20m
Landscape: Over a suspension bridge,With panoramic views
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| Baden (08:30) | |
| IR36 (19m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:49) |
| Zürich HB (09:05) | |
| IC2 (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:45) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| S31 (14m) | |
| Biberegg (10:08) |
At the top of Atzmännig, an exciting ridge trail between the Toggenburg and the Zurich Oberland with views over the rolling Alpine foothills awaits snowshoers.
7 km320 m680 m3h 30mTour published by:
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| Baden (08:30) | |
| IR36 (13m) | |
| Zürich Altstetten (08:43) |
| Zürich Altstetten (08:46) | |
| S5 (37m) | |
| Rüti ZH (09:23) |
| Rüti ZH, Bahnhof (09:30) | |
| 885 (28m) | |
| Atzmännig, Schutt (09:58) |
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.
3 km280 m280 m2h 10mTour published by:
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| Baden (08:47) | |
| RE12 (37m) | |
| Olten (09:24) |
| Olten (09:33) | |
| ICE (20m) | |
| Liestal (09:53) |
| Liestal, Bahnhof (10:00) | |
| 70 (25m) | |
| Reigoldswil, Dorfplatz (10:25) |
| Reigoldswil (Wasserfallenbahn) (10:37) | |
| 2029 (8m) | |
| Wasserfallen (10:45) |
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.
8 km420 m420 m4h 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Baden (09:22) | |
| IR16 (1h 2m) | |
| Bern (10:24) |
| Bern (10:36) | |
| RE7 (36m) | |
| Trubschachen (11:12) |
| Trubschachen, Bahnhof (11:16) | |
| 284 (7m) | |
| Trub, Ried (11:23) |
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.
4 km220 m220 m1h 55mTour published by:
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| Baden (08:30) | |
| IR36 (19m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:49) |
| 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) |
The circular hike on top of the Rigi offers fascinating views of Lake Lucerne, the Alps of Uri, the cities of Lucerne and Zug, and the lakes of Central Switzerland. From the mountain station, the snowshoe trail leads to Alp Chäserenholz, with views of the Grosse and Kleine Mythen, the landmarks of the Canton of Schwyz.
2 km150 m150 m1h 5mTour published by:
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| Baden (08:30) | |
| IR36 (19m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:49) |
| Zürich HB (09:05) | |
| IC2 (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:45) |
| Arth-Goldau RB (09:55) | |
| 81 (39m) | |
| Rigi Kulm (10:34) |
Plenty of sunshine, magnificent countryside, and panoramic views of the Leistchamm, the jagged Churfirsten, and the Toggenburg are among the highlights the trail from Arvenbüel to Vorder Höhi has to offer. After snowshoeing through sparse forest and over snowy Alpine meadows, the cosy, little mountain inn invites you to relax and refuel.
9 km520 m520 m4h 25mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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The Egg-Rör Trail leads through snowy forests, wintery Beerenbach, and through a natural landscape that is home to a variety of wild animals. The Glarner Alps provide the imposing backdrop.
5 km280 m280 m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Baden (08:30) | |
| IR36 (13m) | |
| Zürich Altstetten (08:43) |
| Zürich Altstetten (09:00) | |
| IR35 (58m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (09:58) |
| Ziegelbrücke, Bahnhof Süd (10:04) | |
| 650 (33m) | |
| Arvenbüel, Arven (10:37) |
On the sun terrace above Illgau, not far from the cantonal capital of Schwyz, lies a charming landscape of gently rolling hills. The special tranquillity of this area makes it very popular with snowshoe hikers and nature lovers.
9 km560 m560 m4h 40mTour published by:
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| Baden (08:30) | |
| IR36 (19m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:49) |
| Zürich HB (09:05) | |
| IC2 (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:45) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| IR26 (7m) | |
| Schwyz (10:01) |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (10:13) | |
| 505 (25m) | |
| Rickenbach SZ, Oberberg (10:38) |
