Snowshoeing from Basel by public transport

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.

To make planning easier, the hikes below are sorted by travel time from Basel. Explore the map to find all snowshoe hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities accessible from anywhere in Switzerland.

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Wasserfallen Trail

Minimum travel time: 59m to Wasserfallen

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.

3.0km

280m

280m

2h 10m

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Schneeschuhtrail Maria-Rickenbach

Minimum travel time: 1h 45m to Niederrickenbach Dorf

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.

5.0km

240m

2h 20m

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Parcours de Bellelay

Minimum travel time: 1h 52m to Bellelay, Le Domaine

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.

9.0km

320m

3h 50m

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Parcours Mont-Crosin–Mont-Soleil

Minimum travel time: 1h 55m to Mont-Crosin, col

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.

8.0km

200m

240m

3h 10m

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Parcours de Nods

Minimum travel time: 1h 56m to Nods, bas du village

At the foot of the Chasseral, high on the Plateau of Diesse, this magnificent snow-shoe excursion at about 1,200 m above sea level offers an astounding view over the plateau and the Alpine chain, all in beautifully wooded terrain.

6.0km

340m

2h 55m

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Schneeschuhtrail Badegg–Luthern Bad

Minimum travel time: 1h 58m to Luthern Bad, Dreilindenplatz

This easy-going trail, relatively flat, leads from the Luthern Bad place of pilgrimage, past a yurt village and on through the delightful Napf hills. The return leg via Alp Badegg with its views over the Luther valley features the Badbrünnli 'place of power' with its mystical arm and foot baths.

4.0km

160m

1h 40m

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Brunni Trail

Minimum travel time: 1h 58m to Aeschiried, Schulhaus

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.

12.0km

800m

6h 25m

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Schneeschuhtrail Hinter Ey–Luthern Bad

Minimum travel time: 1h 58m to Luthern Bad, Dreilindenplatz

Starting in the Luthern Bad place of pilgrimage, the trail follows the Luthern stream through the delightful hills of the Napf region. Alp Badegg offers pleasant views of the Luther valley. A worthwhile place to pause is the Badbrünnli 'place of power' with its mystical arm and foot baths.

4.0km

260m

2h 5m

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Schneeschuhtrail Ober Altösch

Minimum travel time: 2h 0m to Trub, Hüseren

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.

8.0km

420m

4h 0m

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Fräkmüntegg Trail

Minimum travel time: 2h 1m to Fräkmüntegg

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.

3.0km

180m

1h 35m

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