Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Kandersteg 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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This snowshoe route is ideal for those in search of wild nature, tranquillity and rejuvenation. Throughout the route there are panoramic views of the Rhône Valley and the chain of 4000m-high mountains known as the «Imperial Crown».
8km
400m
400m
3h 45m
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Kandersteg (08:41) | |
| RE1 (11m) | |
| Goppenstein (08:52) |
| Goppenstein, Bahnhof (08:55) | |
| 591 (20m) | |
| Gampel-Steg, Bahnhof (09:15) |
| Gampel-Steg (09:21) | |
| R91 (15m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (09:36) |
| Sierre/Siders (funi) (09:44) | |
| 2225 (13m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare (09:57) |
| Crans-Montana, gare (10:02) | |
| 431 (8m) | |
| Aminona (10:10) |
The trail is not signposted. On the Heimischgarte Trail the Saas Valley shows its quiet side. The delightful snowshoe hike above Saas-Balen leads through the snow-covered “Löübinobodme” natural forest reserve with views of the breathtaking mountains and the glacier landscape.
9km640m580m4h 50mTour published by:
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| Kandersteg (08:41) | |
| RE1 (37m) | |
| Brig (09:18) |
| Brig (09:26) | |
| IR90 (7m) | |
| Visp (09:33) |
| Visp, Bahnhof Süd (09:44) | |
| 511 (29m) | |
| Saas-Balen, Dorf (10:13) |
Between the hamlet of Rischinen and Aletschbord, you’ll experience nature at its most beautiful – via the hamlet of Egga with views into the valley, the trail continues until Holzji and the observation post. Once at Aletschbord, you can gaze in wonder at several four-thousand-metre peaks and the Great Aletsch Glacier.
7km70m840m3h 0mTour published by:
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Starting from Blatten valley station, this short and easy trail takes you through the snow-covered Rischinu Forest. The trail initially passes through hilly landscapes in the direction of the Gibidum dam. It’s worth a detour for the views alone.
4km240m240m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Kandersteg (08:41) | |
| RE1 (37m) | |
| Brig (09:18) |
| Brig, Bahnhof (09:48) | |
| 624 (22m) | |
| Blatten b. Naters,Luftseilbahn (10:10) |
In 1957 the female citizens of Unterbäch were the first women in Switzerland to obtain the right to vote – 14 years before it was adopted nationwide. The Frauenzitate-Trail (Trail of Women’s Quotes) is dedicated to these courageous women. On the snowshoe tour from Brandalp to Unterbäch you will find a variety of quotes from world-famous women.
4km90m440m1h 50mTour published by:
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| Kandersteg (08:41) | |
| RE1 (37m) | |
| Brig (09:18) |
| Brig (09:38) | |
| R91 (12m) | |
| Raron (09:50) |
| Raron (Talstation Unterbäch) (09:56) | |
| 2253 (8m) | |
| Unterbäch (Bergstation) (10:04) |
Past the highest football pitch in Europe and then onto winding paths leading higher and higher – after hiking through the snow-covered larch forest, snowshoe hikers will reach the top of the route with wonderful views of the Bietschhorn, Aletschhorn and Finsteraarhorn.
4km220m220m2h 0mTour published by:
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A snowshoe experience at a height of over 2,000 metres above sea level: the trail leads through the mountain pastures of Gspon, offering virtually uninterrupted views of the village and imposing mountain landscapes. To cap it off, the route goes past Europe’s highest football stadium.
3km200m200m1h 45mTour published by:
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| Kandersteg (08:41) | |
| RE1 (37m) | |
| Brig (09:18) |
| Brig (09:26) | |
| IR90 (7m) | |
| Visp (09:33) |
| Visp (09:37) | |
| R42 (12m) | |
| Stalden-Saas (09:49) |
| Stalden-Saas (Talstation) (09:55) | |
| 2270 (7m) | |
| Staldenried (10:02) |
| Staldenried (10:10) | |
| 2271 (6m) | |
| Gspon (Bergstation) (10:16) |
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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| Kandersteg (09:14) | |
| RE1 (30m) | |
| Spiez (09:44) |
| Spiez (10:06) | |
| RE9 (15m) | |
| Interlaken West (10:21) |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof (10:35) | |
| 101 (18m) | |
| Beatenberg, Waldegg (10:53) |
You’re sure to feel in perfect harmony with nature during this snowshoe experience in the region of Aletsch Arena. Over the course of the hike you will climb up through forests with snow-covered trees and along the Heimatt trail until you reach Fiescheralp.
5km1100m4h 40mTour published by:
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| Kandersteg (08:41) | |
| RE1 (37m) | |
| Brig (09:18) |
| Brig Bahnhofplatz (09:48) | |
| R42 (32m) | |
| Fiesch Feriendorf (10:20) |
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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| Kandersteg (09:14) | |
| RE1 (30m) | |
| Spiez (09:44) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (10:38) | |
| 62 (16m) | |
| Aeschiried, Schulhaus (10:54) |
