Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Brugg 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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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.
10km
640m
640m
5h 20m
Landscape: Over a suspension bridge,With panoramic views
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| Brugg AG (08:32) | |
| IR16 (13m) | |
| Aarau (08:45) |
| Aarau (08:50) | |
| RE6 (51m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:41) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| S31 (14m) | |
| Biberegg (10:08) |
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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| Brugg AG (08:32) | |
| IR16 (52m) | |
| Bern (09:24) |
| Bern (09:36) | |
| RE7 (36m) | |
| Trubschachen (10:12) |
| Trubschachen, Bahnhof (10:16) | |
| 284 (7m) | |
| Trub, Ried (10:23) |
This circular route is especially popular with beginners and snowshoe hiking enthusiasts. Discover the sunny side of Muotathal in the southern part of the village and, if you like, make a detour to a spiritual site.
4km220m220m1h 55mTour published by:
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| Brugg AG (08:32) | |
| IR16 (13m) | |
| Aarau (08:45) |
| Aarau (08:50) | |
| RE6 (51m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:41) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| IR26 (7m) | |
| Schwyz (10:01) |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (10:07) | |
| 501 (26m) | |
| Muotathal, Post (10:33) |
The circular hike on top of the Rigi offers fascinating views of Lake Lucerne, the Alps of Uri, the cities of Lucerne and Zug, and the lakes of Central Switzerland. From the mountain station, the snowshoe trail leads to Alp Chäserenholz, with views of the Grosse and Kleine Mythen, the landmarks of the Canton of Schwyz.
2km150m150m1h 5mTour published by:
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| Brugg AG (08:32) | |
| IR16 (13m) | |
| Aarau (08:45) |
| Aarau (08:50) | |
| RE6 (51m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:41) |
| Arth-Goldau RB (09:55) | |
| 81 (39m) | |
| Rigi Kulm (10:34) |
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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| Brugg AG (08:30) | |
| IR16 (24m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:54) |
| Zürich HB (09:09) | |
| S15 (29m) | |
| Rüti ZH (09:38) |
| Rüti ZH, Bahnhof (09:45) | |
| 631 (13m) | |
| Eschenbach SG, Dorftreff (09:58) |
| Eschenbach SG, Dorftreff (10:08) | |
| 630 (22m) | |
| Atzmännig, Schutt (10:30) |
On the sun terrace above Illgau, not far from the cantonal capital of Schwyz, lies a charming landscape of gently rolling hills. The special tranquillity of this area makes it very popular with snowshoe hikers and nature lovers.
9km560m560m4h 40mTour published by:
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| Brugg AG (08:32) | |
| IR16 (13m) | |
| Aarau (08:45) |
| Aarau (08:50) | |
| RE6 (51m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:41) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| IR26 (7m) | |
| Schwyz (10:01) |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (10:13) | |
| 505 (25m) | |
| Rickenbach SZ, Oberberg (10:38) |
Plenty of sunshine, magnificent countryside, and panoramic views of the Leistchamm, the jagged Churfirsten, and the Toggenburg are among the highlights the trail from Arvenbüel to Vorder Höhi has to offer. After snowshoeing through sparse forest and over snowy Alpine meadows, the cosy, little mountain inn invites you to relax and refuel.
9km520m520m4h 25mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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From Eggbergen, an alpine terrace below Rophaien and Schön Chulm, snowshoers can trek through delightful scenery towards Hüenderegg.The reward awaiting them there is a tremendous view of the Urner mountain scenery.
5km480m200m3h 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Brugg AG (08:32) | |
| IR16 (13m) | |
| Aarau (08:45) |
| Aarau (08:50) | |
| RE6 (51m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:41) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| IR26 (20m) | |
| Flüelen (10:14) |
| Flüelen, Hauptplatz (10:21) | |
| 413 (1m) | |
| Altdorf UR, Eggberge/Moosbad (10:22) |
| Flüelen (Talstation Eggberge) (10:30) | |
| PB (9m) | |
| Eggberge (10:39) |
The Egg-Rör Trail leads through snowy forests, wintery Beerenbach, and through a natural landscape that is home to a variety of wild animals. The Glarner Alps provide the imposing backdrop.
5km280m280m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Brugg AG (08:30) | |
| IR16 (24m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:54) |
| Zürich HB (09:12) | |
| IR35 (46m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (09:58) |
| Ziegelbrücke, Bahnhof Süd (10:04) | |
| 650 (33m) | |
| Arvenbüel, Arven (10:37) |
