Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Locarno 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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Mild temperatures in winter, a breath-taking view year-round: those are just some of the highlights of a snowshoe hike in the Cardada Cimetta. From the local peak of Locarno, one can see both the lowest-lying area of Switzerland, Lake Maggiore, as well as the country’s highest mountain, Monte Rosa.
5km
380m
380m
2h 55m
Landscape: Along the water,Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Locarno Funicolare (08:40) | |
| 2620 (6m) | |
| Orselina Funicolare (08:46) |
| Orselina (Funivia Cardada) (09:15) | |
| 2621 (6m) | |
| Cardada (Funivia) (09:21) |
One of the prettiest routes in the Leventina. Surrounded by larch forest, it leads through the enchanting Boscobello and into the Val Piumogna, which is crossed by the river of the same name.
8km300m300m3h 20mLandscape: Along the water,Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Locarno (08:33) | |
| IR46 (46m) | |
| Bodio TI (09:19) |
| Bodio TI, Stazione (09:22) | |
| 120 (31m) | |
| Rodi, colonia Von Mentlen (09:53) |
| Rodi, colonia Von Mentlen (09:56) | |
| 117 (10m) | |
| Dalpe, Villaggio (10:06) |
The Haldi trail on the sunny alpine terrace above Schattdorf rewards snowshoers with fantastic views of the Urner valley floor. And that’s not all: it is said to have a healing effect.
7km420m420m3h 40mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Locarno (08:33) | |
| IR46 (22m) | |
| Bellinzona (08:55) |
| Bellinzona (09:17) | |
| IC2 (33m) | |
| Altdorf UR (09:50) |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost (09:54) | |
| 412 (11m) | |
| Schattdorf, Dorf (10:05) |
| Schattdorf (Talstation Haldi) (10:10) | |
| PB (5m) | |
| Haldi (10:15) |
From Eggbergen, an alpine terrace below Rophaien and Schön Chulm, snowshoers can trek through delightful scenery towards Hüenderegg.The reward awaiting them there is a tremendous view of the Urner mountain scenery.
5km480m200m3h 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Locarno (08:33) | |
| IR46 (22m) | |
| Bellinzona (08:55) |
| Bellinzona (09:17) | |
| IC2 (33m) | |
| Altdorf UR (09:50) |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost (09:54) | |
| 412 (3m) | |
| Altdorf UR, Telldenkmal (09:57) |
| Altdorf UR, Telldenkmal (09:59) | |
| 413 (3m) | |
| Altdorf UR, Eggberge/Moosbad (10:02) |
| Flüelen (Talstation Eggberge) (10:30) | |
| PB (9m) | |
| Eggberge (10:39) |
In the footsteps of the Walser people, wearing snowshoes. The Walser village of Bosco Gurin is the highest village in the Ticino canton and a popular winter sports and ski resort. A short loop, away from the ski pistes, takes you through some marvellous snowy mountain scenery.
2km130m130m1h 0mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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In the Guriners’ world, with snow shoes, you can experience unforgettable moments in unspoilt natural beauty while discovering the Walser culture. You will be amazed by the hospitality you will find in Bosco Gurin, the highest village in Ticino situated in the upper Vallemaggia (Maggia valley).
5km520m2h 40mTour published by:
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| Locarno, Stazione (08:50) | |
| 315 (45m) | |
| Cevio, Centro (09:35) |
| Cevio, Posta (10:15) | |
| 331 (42m) | |
| Bosco/Gurin, Paese (10:57) |
Snowshoeing through nature's hushed stillness, under firs laden with fresh snow, in Brüsti near the Chulm mountains. The icing on the cake: a beautiful view stretching far down the Urner Reuss valley.
4km300m300m2h 25mTour published by:
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| Locarno (08:33) | |
| IR46 (22m) | |
| Bellinzona (08:55) |
| Bellinzona (09:17) | |
| IC2 (33m) | |
| Altdorf UR (09:50) |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost (09:54) | |
| 402 (7m) | |
| Attinghausen, Seilbahn (10:01) |
| Attinghausen (Luftseilbahn) (10:30) | |
| PB (15m) | |
| Brüsti (10:45) |
Bridges and views are the stars of this snowshoe trail. Along the way, hikers can take off their snowshoes and enjoy a special experience: the foot suspension bridge in Sattel-Hochstuckli.
10km640m640m5h 20mLandscape: Over a suspension bridge,With panoramic views
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| Locarno (08:33) | |
| IR46 (22m) | |
| Bellinzona (08:55) |
| Bellinzona (09:17) | |
| IC2 (54m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (10:11) |
| Arth-Goldau (10:16) | |
| VAE (13m) | |
| Rothenthurm (10:29) |
| Rothenthurm, Bahnhof (10:34) | |
| 507 (4m) | |
| Rothenthurm, Altmatt Bahnhof (10:38) |
| Altmatt (10:42) | |
| S31 (5m) | |
| Biberegg (10:47) |
The trail from the idyllic Lake Arni to Vorderarni affords views of the Reuss Valley and across the mountains. This trail takes you over easy terrain with gentle ups and downs.
7km380m380m3h 20mTour published by:
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| Locarno (08:33) | |
| IR46 (22m) | |
| Bellinzona (08:55) |
| Bellinzona (09:17) | |
| IC2 (33m) | |
| Altdorf UR (09:50) |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost (09:54) | |
| 412 (3m) | |
| Altdorf UR, Telldenkmal (09:57) |
| Altdorf UR, Telldenkmal (10:14) | |
| 401 (24m) | |
| Amsteg, Grund/Seilbahn (10:38) |
| Amsteg (Talstation Arnisee) (10:55) | |
| PB (6m) | |
| Arni UR (11:01) |
This circular route is especially popular with beginners and snowshoe hiking enthusiasts. Discover the sunny side of Muotathal in the southern part of the village and, if you like, make a detour to a spiritual site.
4km220m220m1h 55mTour published by:
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| Locarno (08:33) | |
| IR46 (22m) | |
| Bellinzona (08:55) |
| Bellinzona (09:17) | |
| IC2 (54m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (10:11) |
| Arth-Goldau, Bahnhof (10:21) | |
| 501 (42m) | |
| Muotathal, Post (11:03) |
