Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Bern 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 Bern. Explore the map to find all snowshoe hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities accessible from anywhere in Switzerland.
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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.
8km
420m
420m
4h 0m
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Bern (08:36) | |
| RE7 (36m) | |
| Trubschachen (09:12) |
| Trubschachen, Bahnhof (09:16) | |
| 284 (7m) | |
| Trub, Ried (09:23) |
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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| Bern (08:39) | |
| RE1 (1h 1m) | |
| Kandersteg (09:40) |
A real hidden gem of the idyllic mountain landscape of the Kandertal valley. Absolute hightlight: the Tschingellake with its 300m width and 800m length, which was created in 1972 during a stormy night.
11km400m400m5h 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Bern (08:39) | |
| RE1 (40m) | |
| Reichenbach im Kandertal (09:19) |
| Reichenbach i. K., Bahnhof (09:27) | |
| 220 (15m) | |
| Kiental, Ramslauenen (09:42) |
This snowshoe trail begins at the Kemmeriboden-Bad country inn and heads along the left bank of the burgeoning Emme through a variety of forests, meadows, and hamlets. It begins with a climb that is rewarded with views of the mountain range of the Alps.
4km150m220m1h 55mTour published by:
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| Bern (08:36) | |
| RE7 (45m) | |
| Escholzmatt (09:21) |
| Escholzmatt, Bahnhof (09:23) | |
| 251 (24m) | |
| Bumbach, Skilift (09:47) |
On this trail you can enjoy the idyllic landscape and peace, far away from mass tourism. One thing is for sure: you will always see the breathtaking panorama. Between Schibegütsch and Hohgant, the view opens up to the Bernese High Alps with Schreckhorn, Finsteraarhorn and Eiger.
6km340m340m2h 55mTour published by:
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| Bern (08:36) | |
| RE7 (45m) | |
| Escholzmatt (09:21) |
| Escholzmatt, Bahnhof (09:23) | |
| 251 (12m) | |
| Marbachegg, Talstation (09:35) |
| Marbach (Talstation) (09:37) | |
| 2500 (10m) | |
| Marbachegg (09:47) |
This somewhat more challenging tour leads through the stunning landscape beneath the Schrattenfluh and its striking karst formations. The hike ends at the Chlushütte (mountain hut), located at the foot of the Böli, where incredible panoramic views across the Brienzer Rothorn range and the Bernese Alps await you.
11km760m760m6h 0mTour published by:
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| Bern (08:36) | |
| RE7 (52m) | |
| Schüpfheim (09:28) |
| Schüpfheim, Bahnhof (09:33) | |
| 241 (19m) | |
| Sörenberg, Hirsegg (09:52) |
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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| Bern (08:34) | |
| IC61 (48m) | |
| Interlaken West (09:22) |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof (09:35) | |
| 101 (18m) | |
| Beatenberg, Waldegg (09:53) |
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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| Bern (08:34) | |
| IC1 (22m) | |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (08:56) |
| Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. (09:03) | |
| 123 (50m) | |
| Schwarzsee, Gypsera (09:53) |
This circular tour with start and end point at Chrindli offers a varied hike through the Stockhorn region. Hike up instead of just around the Cheibenhorn peak and you will be rewarded with magnificent views of the Alpine summits.
7km600m600m4h 30mLandscape: Along the water,Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Bern (08:39) | |
| RE1 (49m) | |
| Erlenbach im Simmental (09:28) |
| Erlenbach i.S. (Stockhornbahn) (09:50) | |
| 2370 (9m) | |
| Chrindi (09:59) |
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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| Bern (08:34) | |
| IC61 (30m) | |
| Spiez (09:04) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (09:38) | |
| 62 (16m) | |
| Aeschiried, Schulhaus (09:54) |
