Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Basel 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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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.
3km
280m
280m
2h 10mTour published by:
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| Basel SBB (08:30) | |
| S3 (17m) | |
| Liestal (08:47) |
| Liestal, Bahnhof (08:52) | |
| 71 (30m) | |
| Reigoldswil, Dorfplatz (09:22) |
| Reigoldswil (Wasserfallenbahn) (09:34) | |
| 2029 (8m) | |
| Wasserfallen (09:42) |
This moderately challenging snowshoe trail surrounded by pristine nature offers stunning views into the Engelberg Valley, away from the hustle and bustle. It leads from the Maria-Rickenbach pilgrimage site with its famous monastery mainly through the forest and across meadows.
5km240m240m2h 20m
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Basel SBB (09:04) | |
| IC21 (1h 1m) | |
| Luzern (10:05) |
| Luzern (10:10) | |
| IRLEX (20m) | |
| Niederrickenbach Station (10:30) |
| Niederrickenbach Talstation (10:40) | |
| PB (8m) | |
| Niederrickenbach Dorf (10:48) |
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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| Basel SBB (08:30) | |
| IC6 (56m) | |
| Bern (09:26) |
| Bern (09:36) | |
| RE7 (36m) | |
| Trubschachen (10:12) |
| Trubschachen, Bahnhof (10:16) | |
| 284 (7m) | |
| Trub, Ried (10:23) |
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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| Basel SBB (09:04) | |
| IC21 (1h 41m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (10:45) |
| Arth-Goldau (10:54) | |
| S31 (14m) | |
| Biberegg (11:08) |
The Bannalp is a secret gem in the Engelberg Valley. This high valley with the peaceful Bannalp reservoir at its centre is surrounded by the mighty Gross Walenstock, Klein Walenstock and Bietstock peaks. Close by, the circular walk up to the Urnerstaffel begins. Snowshoe hikers can enjoy wonderful views!
3km110m110m1h 10mTour published by:
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| Basel SBB (09:04) | |
| IC21 (1h 1m) | |
| Luzern (10:05) |
| Luzern (10:10) | |
| IRLEX (24m) | |
| Wolfenschiessen (10:34) |
| Wolfenschiessen, Bahnhof (10:37) | |
| 331 (14m) | |
| Oberrickenbach, Talstat. LFCH (10:51) |
| Fell (11:00) | |
| PB (10m) | |
| Chrüzhütte (11:10) |
From the start at the Klewenalp mountain station high above Lake Lucerne, the trail first leads downhill to Wangiboden. Further on, the Brämegg viewpoint boasts spectacular views of the lake and the mountains of Central Switzerland. Head back to the mountain station via Röthen.
3km190m190m1h 40mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Basel SBB (09:04) | |
| IC21 (1h 1m) | |
| Luzern (10:05) |
| Luzern (10:10) | |
| IRLEX (14m) | |
| Stans (10:24) |
| Stans, Bahnhof (10:27) | |
| 311 (19m) | |
| Beckenried, Post (10:46) |
| Beckenried (Klewenalpbahn) (11:00) | |
| 2556 (10m) | |
| Klewenalp (11:10) |
High above Engelberg, the Obertrübsee Snowshoe Trail awaits nature-loving ramblers and ambitious athletes alike. Can there be a more wonderful feeling than leaving traces in the fresh powder snow as you wander up hill and down dale, through tranquil forests?
5km300m300m2h 40mLandscape: Along the water,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Basel SBB (09:04) | |
| IC21 (1h 1m) | |
| Luzern (10:05) |
| Luzern (10:10) | |
| IRLEX (43m) | |
| Engelberg (10:53) |
| Engelberg, Bahnhof (10:55) | |
| 304 (3m) | |
| Engelberg, Titlisbahn (10:58) |
| Engelberg (Talst. Kabinenb.) (11:00) | |
| 2534 (10m) | |
| Trübsee (11:10) |
This enjoyable snowshoe hike along the Mont-Croisin and Mont-Soleil crests will take you between the wind turbines and the solar-power plant, always in sight of the impressive Chasseral massif which dominates the Saint-Imier valley.
8km200m240m3h 10mTour published by:
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| Basel SBB (08:32) | |
| IC51 (1h 9m) | |
| Biel/Bienne (09:41) |
| Biel/Bienne (09:47) | |
| RE4 (25m) | |
| St-Imier (10:12) |
| St-Imier (funiculaire) (10:35) | |
| 2020 (4m) | |
| Mont-Soleil (funiculaire) (10:39) |
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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| Basel SBB (08:30) | |
| IC6 (1h 33m) | |
| Spiez (10:03) |
| Spiez (10:12) | |
| RE1 (28m) | |
| Kandersteg (10:40) |
The Untertrübsee Snowshoe Trail is a wonderful way to explore nature as you wander through the Gerschniwald forest at the foot of the Titlis, leaving your tracks in the fresh powder snow.
4km150m150m1h 40mTour published by:
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| Basel SBB (09:04) | |
| IC21 (1h 1m) | |
| Luzern (10:05) |
| Luzern (10:10) | |
| IRLEX (43m) | |
| Engelberg (10:53) |
| Engelberg (Talstation Titlis) (11:10) | |
| 2533 (4m) | |
| Gerschnialp (11:14) |
