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.
3 km
280 m
280 m
2h 10mTour published by:
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| IR27 (9m) | |
| 70 (25m) | |
| 2029 (8m) | |
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 km320 m320 m3h 50m
Landscape: With panoramic views,Onto a mountain peak,Through a Swiss Park
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| IR56 (36m) | |
| R1 (12m) | |
| 35 (26m) | |
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 km240 m240 m2h 20mLandscape: With panoramic views,Onto an alp
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| IR26 (1h 1m) | |
| IRLEX (20m) | |
| PB (8m) | |
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 km200 m240 m3h 10mTour published by:
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| IC51 (1h 9m) | |
| RE4 (25m) | |
| 131 (8m) | |
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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| IC61 (56m) | |
| RE7 (36m) | |
| 284 (7m) | |
A magnificent path through the Franches-Montagnes between the villages of Le Noirmont and Les Bois. It’s a discovery of the region's marvellous nature. It is composed of pasturelands, pine tree forests and inviting and typically named hamlets, home to the former houses of artisan watchmakers.
9 km220 m160 m3h 35mTour published by:
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| IC51 (35m) | |
| R2 (12m) | |
| 34 (35m) | |
| R36 (7m) | |
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 km800 m800 m6h 25mTour published by:
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| IC6 (58m) | |
| IC81 (30m) | |
| 62 (16m) | |
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 km160 m160 m1h 40mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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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 km260 m260 m2h 5mTour published by:
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| IC61 (25m) | |
| IR17 (11m) | |
| S6 (30m) | |
| 282 (18m) | |
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 km180 m180 m1h 35mLandscape: With panoramic views,Onto an alp
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| IC21 (1h 1m) | |
| 1 (10m) | |
| 2516 (30m) | |
