Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Lauterbrunnen 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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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.
5 km
280 m
280 m
2h 30m
Landscape: With panoramic views,Onto a mountain peak
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| Lauterbrunnen (08:30) | |
| 63 (11m) | |
| Wengen (08:41) |
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.
5 km200 m480 m2h 30mTour published by:
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| Lauterbrunnen, Bahnhof (08:35) | |
| 141 (12m) | |
| Stechelberg, Schilthornbahn (08:47) |
| Stechelberg (Schilthornbahn) (08:51) | |
| 2460 (4m) | |
| Mürren (Schilthornbahn) (08:55) |
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.
2 km170 m170 m1h 15mTour published by:
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| Lauterbrunnen, Bahnhof (08:35) | |
| 142 (12m) | |
| Isenfluh, Dorf (08:47) |
| Isenfluh (Luftseilbahn) (09:00) | |
| 2458 (5m) | |
| Sulwald (09:05) |
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.
11 km440 m800 m5h 0mTour published by:
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| Lauterbrunnen (08:31) | |
| R62 (15m) | |
| Wilderswil (08:46) |
| Wilderswil, Bahnhof (08:51) | |
| 105 (10m) | |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof (09:01) |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof (09:05) | |
| 101 (18m) | |
| Beatenberg, Waldegg (09:23) |
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.
4 km240 m240 m1h 55mLandscape: With panoramic views,Onto a mountain peak
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| Lauterbrunnen, Bahnhof (08:35) | |
| 141 (12m) | |
| Stechelberg, Schilthornbahn (08:47) |
| Stechelberg (Schilthornbahn) (08:51) | |
| 2460 (4m) | |
| Mürren (Schilthornbahn) (08:55) |
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.
4 km240 m240 m1h 50mTour published by:
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| Lauterbrunnen (08:31) | |
| R62 (9m) | |
| Zweilütschinen (08:40) |
| Zweilütschinen (08:48) | |
| R61 (22m) | |
| Grindelwald (09:10) |
| Grindelwald, Bahnhof (09:14) | |
| 121 (15m) | |
| Grindelwald, Oberer Gletscher (09:29) |
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.
12 km800 m800 m6h 25mTour published by:
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| Lauterbrunnen (08:31) | |
| R62 (23m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (08:54) |
| Interlaken Ost (08:59) | |
| IC61 (24m) | |
| Spiez (09:23) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (09:38) | |
| 62 (16m) | |
| Aeschiried, Schulhaus (09:54) |
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.
7 km600 m600 m4h 30mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,Along the water,With panoramic views
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| Lauterbrunnen (08:31) | |
| R62 (23m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (08:54) |
| Interlaken Ost (09:07) | |
| GPX (46m) | |
| Erlenbach im Simmental (09:53) |
| Erlenbach i.S. (Stockhornbahn) (10:20) | |
| 2370 (10m) | |
| Chrindi (10:30) |
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.
4 km90 m440 m1h 50mTour published by:
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| Lauterbrunnen (08:31) | |
| R62 (23m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (08:54) |
| Interlaken Ost (08:59) | |
| IC61 (24m) | |
| Spiez (09:23) |
| Spiez (09:38) | |
| IC8 (26m) | |
| Visp (10:04) |
| Visp (10:14) | |
| R91 (4m) | |
| Raron (10:18) |
| Raron (Talstation Unterbäch) (10:26) | |
| 2253 (8m) | |
| Unterbäch (Bergstation) (10:34) |
A pass hike with panorama: Trudging through the versatile landscapes at the foot of Bäderhorn, you gaze into Niedersimmental and the Bernese Alps. Especially impressive: the rugged spikes of Gastlosen.
8 km260 m260 m3h 15mTour published by:
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| Lauterbrunnen (08:31) | |
| R62 (23m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (08:54) |
| Interlaken Ost (09:07) | |
| GPX (1h 3m) | |
| Boltigen (10:10) |
| Boltigen, Bahnhof (10:13) | |
| 259 (22m) | |
| Jaunpass, Restaurant (10:35) |
