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Snowshoeing from Grindelwald by public transport

Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Grindelwald 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 Grindelwald. Explore the map to find all snowshoe hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities accessible from anywhere in Switzerland.

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Wetterhorn Trail

Minimum travel time: 17m to Grindelwald, Oberer Gletscher

It doesn’t always have to be about the Eiger mountain: At the foot of Wetterhorn, this trail winds through snowy meadows and forests towards the Grosse Scheidegg pass.

dist4 km
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asce240 m
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desc240 m
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dura1h 50m

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How to get to Wetterhorn Trail

Fastest connection from Grindelwald to Grindelwald, Oberer Gletscher: 17m
Walk from to
121 (15m)
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Leiterhorn Trail

Minimum travel time: 47m to Wengen (Männlichenbahn)

A panoramic view like no other: From Leiterhorn, the entire length of the Lauterbrunnen valley can be seen. Another magnificent sight is the view up to Jungfrau mountain and the striking, pyramid-shaped Silberhorn peak.

dist5 km
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asce280 m
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desc280 m
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dura2h 30m
  • Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic views

Tour published by:

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How to get to Leiterhorn Trail

Fastest connection from Grindelwald to Wengen (Männlichenbahn): 47m
Walk from to
123 (8m)
Walk from to
GGM (20m)
Walk from to
2455 (5m)
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Chüematte Trail

Minimum travel time: 1h 6m to Beatenberg, Waldegg

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.

dist11 km
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asce440 m
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desc800 m
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dura5h 0m

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How to get to Chüematte Trail

Fastest connection from Grindelwald to Beatenberg, Waldegg: 1h 6m
R61 (29m)
Walk from to
105 (10m)
101 (18m)
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Gimmelen Trail

Minimum travel time: 1h 10m to Mürren, Schilthornbahn

With its steep rock faces and waterfalls plunging hundreds of metres, the Lauterbrunnen Valley leads you into a magical world that already captivated famous writers and filmmakers. The snowshoe trek on the hills surrounding the valley will delight you with views of the mighty peaks of the Bernese Alps, contrasted by charming alpine huts on the sunny slopes.

dist5 km
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asce200 m
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desc480 m
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dura2h 30m

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How to get to Gimmelen Trail

Fastest connection from Grindelwald to Mürren, Schilthornbahn: 1h 10m
R61 (22m)
R62 (9m)
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141 (12m)
Walk from to
2460 (4m)
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Sulwald Trail

Minimum travel time: 1h 18m to Sulwald

This circular route starts at Isenfluh, goes through Mederalp, which is slightly higher up, and then back to the easily reachable cable car. An easy trail with impressive views of the world-famous mountain trio: Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

dist2 km
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asce170 m
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desc170 m
|
dura1h 15m

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How to get to Sulwald Trail

Fastest connection from Grindelwald to Sulwald: 1h 18m
R61 (22m)
R62 (9m)
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142 (12m)
Walk from to
2458 (5m)
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Saxeten Trail

Minimum travel time: 1h 18m to Saxeten, Skipintli

Experience nature and relaxation in the untouched Saxettal valley, surrounded by the Schwalmere, Bällenhöchst and Morgenberghorn peaks, in the distance enchanting Lake Brienz. Hike from this traffic-free mountain village into the funnel-shaped high valley, the source of Interlaken’s drinking water.

dist3 km
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asce190 m
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desc190 m
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dura1h 35m

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How to get to Saxeten Trail

Fastest connection from Grindelwald to Saxeten, Skipintli: 1h 18m
R61 (29m)
Walk from to
111 (23m)
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Brunni Trail

Minimum travel time: 1h 37m to Aeschiried, Schulhaus

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.

dist12 km
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asce800 m
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desc800 m
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dura6h 25m

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How to get to Brunni Trail

Fastest connection from Grindelwald to Aeschiried, Schulhaus: 1h 37m
R61 (37m)
IC61 (24m)
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62 (16m)
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Chänelegg Trail

Minimum travel time: 1h 38m to Mürren BLM

On this trail, snowshoe hikers have three attractive companions by their side: The alpine scenery of the Lauterbrunnen valley with the world-famous mountain trio of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau can be seen for the entire round trip. At Chänelegg there is a beautiful moorland area.

dist4 km
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asce240 m
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desc240 m
|
dura1h 55m
  • Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic views

Tour published by:

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How to get to Chänelegg Trail

Fastest connection from Grindelwald to Mürren BLM: 1h 38m
R61 (22m)
R62 (9m)
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141 (12m)
Walk from to
2460 (4m)
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Hinterburgseeli Trail

Minimum travel time: 1h 44m to Axalp, Sportbahnen

From Axalp high above Lake Brienz along a trail flanked by snow-covered wooden sculptures and storm-ravaged forests to the tiny Hinterburgseeli lake, nestled into a mystical hollow and surrounded by towering rock ledges.

dist5 km
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asce280 m
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desc280 m
|
dura2h 25m

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How to get to Hinterburgseeli Trail

Fastest connection from Grindelwald to Axalp, Sportbahnen: 1h 44m
R61 (37m)
LIX (18m)
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155 (37m)
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Höh Trail

Minimum travel time: 1h 44m to Kandersteg

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.

dist2 km
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asce160 m
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desc160 m
|
dura1h 15m

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How to get to Höh Trail

Fastest connection from Grindelwald to Kandersteg: 1h 44m
R61 (37m)
IC81 (24m)
RE11 (29m)
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