Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Leukerbad 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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| Leukerbad, City (09:21) | |
| 481 (5m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:26) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:56) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:02) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:43) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (11:17) |
| Leuk (11:20) | |
| IR95 (7m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (11:27) |
| Sierre/Siders (funi) (11:44) | |
| 2225 (13m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare (11:57) |
| Crans-Montana, gare (12:02) | |
| 431 (8m) | |
| Aminona (12:10) |
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.
2km160m160m1h 15mTour published by:
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| Leukerbad, City (09:21) | |
| 481 (5m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:26) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:56) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:02) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:43) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (11:17) |
| Leuk (11:30) | |
| R91 (6m) | |
| Gampel-Steg (11:36) |
| Gampel-Steg, Bahnhof (11:41) | |
| 591 (15m) | |
| Goppenstein, Bahnhof (11:56) |
| Goppenstein (12:02) | |
| RE1 (11m) | |
| Kandersteg (12:13) |
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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| Leukerbad, City (09:21) | |
| 481 (5m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:26) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:56) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:02) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:43) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (11:17) |
| Leuk (11:30) | |
| R91 (10m) | |
| Raron (11:40) |
| Raron (Talstation Unterbäch) (11:56) | |
| 2253 (8m) | |
| Unterbäch (Bergstation) (12:04) |
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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| Leukerbad, City (09:21) | |
| 481 (5m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:26) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:56) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:02) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:43) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (11:17) |
| Leuk (11:30) | |
| R91 (15m) | |
| Visp (11:45) |
| Visp, Bahnhof Süd (12:14) | |
| 511 (29m) | |
| Saas-Balen, Dorf (12:43) |
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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| Leukerbad, City (09:21) | |
| 481 (5m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:26) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:56) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:02) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:43) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (11:17) |
| Leuk (11:30) | |
| R91 (26m) | |
| Brig (11:56) |
| Brig, Bahnhof (12:20) | |
| 624 (22m) | |
| Blatten b. Naters,Luftseilbahn (12:42) |
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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| Leukerbad, City (09:21) | |
| 481 (5m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:26) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:56) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:02) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:43) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (11:17) |
| Leuk (11:30) | |
| R91 (15m) | |
| Visp (11:45) |
| Visp (12:08) | |
| R43 (45m) | |
| Fiesch Feriendorf (12:53) |
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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| Leukerbad, City (09:21) | |
| 481 (5m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:26) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:56) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:02) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:43) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (11:17) |
| Leuk (11:30) | |
| R91 (15m) | |
| Visp (11:45) |
| Visp (11:54) | |
| IC6 (27m) | |
| Spiez (12:21) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (12:38) | |
| 62 (16m) | |
| Aeschiried, Schulhaus (12:54) |
It is obvious why this trail is so popular: It is easy, well marked and the 4000-meter peaks of the Valais are always in sight. The peaceful hamlet of Flesch with Valais-style chalets followed by a lovely forest near the Aletschpromenade is also very appealing.
4km260m260m2h 5mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Leukerbad, City (09:21) | |
| 481 (5m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:26) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:56) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:02) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:43) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (11:17) |
| Leuk (11:30) | |
| R91 (15m) | |
| Visp (11:45) |
| Visp (12:08) | |
| R43 (30m) | |
| Bettmeralp Talstation (12:38) |
| Bettmeralp Talstation (Seilb.) (12:50) | |
| H3 (7m) | |
| Bettmeralp (12:57) |
Running either side of the railway, with views over the hamlet of Allières and the mountain pastures of Le Revers, this is a pleasant route in the pure air.
3km160m160m1h 35mTour published by:
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| Leukerbad, City (09:21) | |
| 481 (5m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:26) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:56) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:02) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:43) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (11:17) |
| Leuk (11:20) | |
| IR95 (1h 2m) | |
| Montreux (12:22) |
| Montreux (12:43) | |
| 30 (31m) | |
| Les Cases (13:14) |
