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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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.
4km
90m
440m
1h 50mTour published by:
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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».
8km400m400m3h 45mTour published by:
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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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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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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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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 (08:41) | |
| 481 (9m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (08:50) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:10) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:16) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:20) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (09:54) |
| Leuk (10:00) | |
| R91 (15m) | |
| Visp (10:15) |
| Visp (10:21) | |
| R42 (59m) | |
| Fiesch Feriendorf (11:20) |
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 5mTour published by:
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Explore the forests above Grimentz on snowshoes. While the ascent affords views of St-Luc and Chandolin, the return journey promises an even more spectacular Alpine panorama with the Valais's 4,000-metre peaks as a backdrop.
9km560m560m4h 50mTour published by:
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The Hüoterhüsi trail leads through dense fir forests, along a Valais suone (irrigation channel) to the water warden's house: the Hüoterhüsi. The return route via the Alp Bodma pasture in its dream-like setting is enough on its own to make this tour worthwhile.
8km360m360m3h 40mTour published by:
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| Leukerbad, City (08:41) | |
| 481 (9m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (08:50) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:10) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:16) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:20) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (09:54) |
| Leuk (10:00) | |
| R91 (10m) | |
| Raron (10:10) |
| Raron (Talstation Unterbäch) (10:26) | |
| 2253 (8m) | |
| Unterbäch (Bergstation) (10:34) |
| Leukerbad, City (08:41) | |
| 481 (9m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (08:50) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:10) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:16) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:20) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (09:54) |
| Leuk (10:01) | |
| R91 (7m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (10:08) |
| Sierre/Siders (funi) (10:24) | |
| 2225 (14m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare (10:38) |
| Crans-Montana, gare (10:42) | |
| 431 (8m) | |
| Aminona (10:50) |
| Leukerbad, City (08:41) | |
| 481 (9m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (08:50) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:10) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:16) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:20) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (09:54) |
| Leuk (10:00) | |
| R91 (15m) | |
| Visp (10:15) |
| Visp, Bahnhof Süd (10:44) | |
| 511 (29m) | |
| Saas-Balen, Dorf (11:13) |
| Leukerbad, City (08:41) | |
| 481 (9m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (08:50) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:10) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:16) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:20) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (09:54) |
| Leuk (10:00) | |
| R91 (25m) | |
| Brig (10:25) |
| Brig (10:36) | |
| RE1 (37m) | |
| Kandersteg (11:13) |
| Leukerbad, City (08:41) | |
| 481 (9m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (08:50) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:10) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:16) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:20) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (09:54) |
| Leuk (10:00) | |
| R91 (15m) | |
| Visp (10:15) |
| Visp (10:37) | |
| R42 (12m) | |
| Stalden-Saas (10:49) |
| Stalden-Saas (Talstation) (10:55) | |
| 2270 (7m) | |
| Staldenried (11:02) |
| Staldenried (11:10) | |
| 2271 (6m) | |
| Gspon (Bergstation) (11:16) |
| Leukerbad, City (08:41) | |
| 481 (9m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (08:50) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:10) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:16) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:20) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (09:54) |
| Leuk (10:00) | |
| R91 (15m) | |
| Visp (10:15) |
| Visp (10:21) | |
| R42 (35m) | |
| Mörel (10:56) |
| Mörel (Riederalpbahn) (11:03) | |
| A3 (12m) | |
| Riederalp Mitte (11:15) |
| Leukerbad, City (08:41) | |
| 481 (9m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (08:50) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:10) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:16) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:20) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (09:54) |
| Leuk (10:01) | |
| R91 (7m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (10:08) |
| Sierre/Siders, gare routière (10:40) | |
| 451 (50m) | |
| Grimentz, Roua (11:30) |
| Leukerbad, City (08:41) | |
| 481 (9m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (08:50) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:10) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:16) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:20) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (09:54) |
| Leuk (10:00) | |
| R91 (15m) | |
| Visp (10:15) |
| Visp, Bahnhof Süd (11:10) | |
| 524 (23m) | |
| Visperterminen, Busterminal (11:33) |
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
Landscape: Along the water,Onto a mountain peak,Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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