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) |
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.
12km800m800m6h 25mTour published by:
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| Basel SBB (08:56) | |
| IC6 (1h 0m) | |
| Bern (09:56) |
| Bern (10:04) | |
| IC81 (30m) | |
| Spiez (10:34) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (10:38) | |
| 62 (16m) | |
| Aeschiried, Schulhaus (10:54) |
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) |
The Schwyberg trail makes for a wonderfully decelerating experience. Peace and nature have returned to what was once a bustling ski resort. Once you have climbed the Schwyberg, a breathtaking view from the alps to the Jura rewards the hikers.
9km660m660m5h 0mTour published by:
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| Basel SBB (08:56) | |
| IC6 (1h 0m) | |
| Bern (09:56) |
| Bern (10:09) | |
| RE2 (17m) | |
| Düdingen (10:26) |
| Düdingen, Bahnhof (10:36) | |
| 125 (46m) | |
| Schwarzsee, Gypsera (11:22) |
A snowshoe trek through unspoilt nature beckons below the Niederhorn, between gnarled Swiss stone pines, open meadows and sunny slopes. The backdrop with views over Lake Thun and the peaks of the Bernese Oberland will amaze you.
11km440m800m5h 0mTour published by:
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| Basel SBB (08:56) | |
| IC6 (1h 0m) | |
| Bern (09:56) |
| Bern (10:04) | |
| IC81 (49m) | |
| Interlaken West (10:53) |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof (11:05) | |
| 101 (18m) | |
| Beatenberg, Waldegg (11:23) |
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 0mTour published by:
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| Basel SBB (08:56) | |
| IC6 (1h 0m) | |
| Bern (09:56) |
| Bern (10:12) | |
| S2 (40m) | |
| Langnau i.E. (10:52) |
| Langnau i.E., Bahnhof (10:55) | |
| 284 (28m) | |
| Trub, Ried (11:23) |
Up to the Atzmännig and enjoy the views across the beautifully snowy foothills of the Alps – that’s what the Altschwand snowshoe hike offers.
4km100m460m1h 50mTour published by:
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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.
7km320m680m3h 30mTour published by:
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| Basel SBB (08:35) | |
| IR36 (1h 8m) | |
| Zürich Altstetten (09:43) |
| Zürich Altstetten (09:46) | |
| S5 (37m) | |
| Rüti ZH (10:23) |
| Rüti ZH, Bahnhof (10:30) | |
| 885 (28m) | |
| Atzmännig, Schutt (10:58) |
Although it is in the Pre-Alps, walking the snowshoe trail in the Riggisalp will feel as though you are in the high mountains: the route is bordered by the Schwarzsee’s two impressive peaks, the Kaiseregg and the Spitzfluh.
4km480m40m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Basel SBB (08:56) | |
| IC6 (1h 0m) | |
| Bern (09:56) |
| Bern (10:09) | |
| RE2 (17m) | |
| Düdingen (10:26) |
| Düdingen, Bahnhof (10:36) | |
| 125 (46m) | |
| Schwarzsee, Gypsera (11:22) |
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 35mTour published by:
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| Basel SBB (08:30) | |
| S3 (40m) | |
| Olten (09:10) |
| Olten (09:30) | |
| IC21 (35m) | |
| Luzern (10:05) |
| Luzern (10:12) | |
| S5 (4m) | |
| Kriens Mattenhof (10:16) |
| Kriens, Mattenhof (10:20) | |
| 16 (6m) | |
| Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus (10:26) |
| Kriens (Pilatusbahn) (10:37) | |
| 2516 (30m) | |
| Fräkmüntegg (11:07) |
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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