Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Fribourg 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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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.
9km
660m
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5h 0mTour published by:
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| Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. (09:03) | |
| 123 (50m) | |
| Schwarzsee, Gypsera (09:53) |
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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| Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. (09:03) | |
| 123 (50m) | |
| Schwarzsee, Gypsera (09:53) |
The snowshoe trail «Charmey–Jaun» links the villages of Charmey and Jaun. The route offers a pleasant walk along the Jogne. The path ends at the foot of the Cantorama and the Jaun waterfall.
9km220m70m3h 30mTour published by:
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| Fribourg/Freiburg (08:34) | |
| RE2 (50m) | |
| Broc-Village (09:24) |
| Broc-Village, gare (09:28) | |
| 260 (13m) | |
| Charmey (Gruyère),La Fulateyre (09:41) |
The trail runs from the high Musersbergli station to the panoramic viewing area. Through the forest you reach the «Soldatenhaus» at the foot of the Gastlosen mountains. If you arrive at the right place, at the right time, you can admire the dazzling sun filtering through the «Grossmutterloch».
10km380m950m4h 50mTour published by:
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| Fribourg/Freiburg (08:34) | |
| RE2 (50m) | |
| Broc-Village (09:24) |
| Broc-Village, gare (09:28) | |
| 260 (22m) | |
| Jaun, Dorf (09:50) |
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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| Fribourg/Freiburg (08:33) | |
| IR15 (23m) | |
| Bern (08:56) |
| Bern (09:04) | |
| ICE (30m) | |
| Spiez (09:34) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (09:38) | |
| 62 (16m) | |
| Aeschiried, Schulhaus (09:54) |
This varied circular tour follows the Jaunbach stream and offers a nice view of the impressive jagged peaks of the Gastlosen mountain range.
4km260m260m2h 10mTour published by:
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| Fribourg/Freiburg (08:34) | |
| RE2 (50m) | |
| Broc-Village (09:24) |
| Broc-Village, gare (09:28) | |
| 260 (29m) | |
| Jaun, Bergbahnen (09:57) |
This trail takes you to the top of Vounetse. From the midway station on the cable car, the route crosses the mountain pastures and the ski area before reaching the summit. The second part offers a beautiful panoramic view with the mountain Berra, the Vanil Noir and the Moléson.
5km560m560m3h 45mTour published by:
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| Fribourg/Freiburg (08:34) | |
| RE2 (50m) | |
| Broc-Village (09:24) |
| Broc-Village, gare (09:28) | |
| 260 (11m) | |
| Charmey (Gruyère), village (09:39) |
| Charmey (Gruyère) (télécabine) (09:44) | |
| 2042 (15m) | |
| Vounetse (09:59) |
High above Lake Thun, the trail leads through silent forests and open meadows on its way to Dünzenegg. Your companions are beautiful views of the lake, the Bernese Alps and the Central Plateau. With some traverses and steep, exposed sections, this trail is aimed at snowshoe hikers with some experience.
9km440m440m4h 0mTour published by:
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| Fribourg/Freiburg (08:33) | |
| IR15 (23m) | |
| Bern (08:56) |
| Bern (09:04) | |
| ICE (19m) | |
| Thun (09:23) |
| Thun, Bahnhof (09:31) | |
| 25 (10m) | |
| Oberhofen a. T., Dorf (09:41) |
| Oberhofen a. T., Dorf (09:48) | |
| 24 (19m) | |
| Schwanden (Sigriswil), Säge (10:07) |
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 0m
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Fribourg/Freiburg (08:42) | |
| S1 (50m) | |
| Münsingen (09:32) |
| Münsingen, Bahnhof (09:36) | |
| EV5 (12m) | |
| Konolfingen, Bahnhof (09:48) |
| Konolfingen (09:52) | |
| RE7 (20m) | |
| Trubschachen (10:12) |
| Trubschachen, Bahnhof (10:16) | |
| 284 (7m) | |
| Trub, Ried (10:23) |
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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| Fribourg/Freiburg (08:33) | |
| IR15 (23m) | |
| Bern (08:56) |
| Bern (09:04) | |
| ICE (49m) | |
| Interlaken West (09:53) |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof (10:05) | |
| 101 (18m) | |
| Beatenberg, Waldegg (10:23) |
