Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Lucerne 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 moderately challenging snowshoe trail surrounded by pristine nature offers stunning views into the Engelberg Valley, away from the hustle and bustle. It leads from the Maria-Rickenbach pilgrimage site with its famous monastery mainly through the forest and across meadows.
5 km
240 m
240 m
2h 20m
Landscape: With panoramic views,Onto an alp
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| IRLEX (20m) | |
| PB (8m) | |
Snow crunching underfoot amidst a snowy winter landscape – the range of hills featuring the Napf on the right, a mountain backdrop with the Risetenstock, Schimbrig and Schafmatt on the left. And once you arrive at the First, a welcome Entlebuch-style coffee with schnapps. What more could you ask for?
7 km380 m380 m3h 15mTour published by:
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| RE7 (31m) | |
| 233 (9m) | |
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.
10 km640 m640 m5h 20mLandscape: Over a suspension bridge,With panoramic views
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| IC21 (27m) | |
| S31 (14m) | |
The easy snowshoe tour on Pilatus leads from Fräkmüntegg over open meadows of Alp Bonern and back through the «Rehlöcher» forest. During the hike you cross the border from Lucerne to Nidwalden and enjoy a beautiful view of Lucerne, Lake Lucerne, the midland and the northern foothills of the Alps.
3 km180 m180 m1h 35mLandscape: With panoramic views,Onto an alp
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| S5 (4m) | |
| 16 (6m) | |
| 2516 (30m) | |
This somewhat more challenging tour leads through the stunning landscape beneath the Schrattenfluh and its striking karst formations. The hike ends at the Chlushütte (mountain hut), located at the foot of the Böli, where incredible panoramic views across the Brienzer Rothorn range and the Bernese Alps await you.
11 km760 m760 m6h 0mTour published by:
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| RE7 (31m) | |
| 241 (19m) | |
The Untertrübsee Snowshoe Trail is a wonderful way to explore nature as you wander through the Gerschniwald forest at the foot of the Titlis, leaving your tracks in the fresh powder snow.
4 km150 m150 m1h 40mTour published by:
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| IRLEX (45m) | |
| 303 (3m) | |
| 2533 (4m) | |
The Bannalp is a secret gem in the Engelberg Valley. This high valley with the peaceful Bannalp reservoir at its centre is surrounded by the mighty Gross Walenstock, Klein Walenstock and Bietstock peaks. Close by, the circular walk up to the Urnerstaffel begins. Snowshoe hikers can enjoy wonderful views!
3 km110 m110 m1h 10mTour published by:
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| IRLEX (24m) | |
| 331 (14m) | |
| PB (10m) | |
From the start at the Klewenalp mountain station high above Lake Lucerne, the trail first leads downhill to Wangiboden. Further on, the Brämegg viewpoint boasts spectacular views of the lake and the mountains of Central Switzerland. Head back to the mountain station via Röthen.
3 km190 m190 m1h 40mLandscape: With panoramic views,Onto an alp,Onto a mountain peak
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| IRLEX (14m) | |
| 311 (19m) | |
| 2556 (10m) | |
High above Engelberg, the Obertrübsee Snowshoe Trail awaits nature-loving ramblers and ambitious athletes alike. Can there be a more wonderful feeling than leaving traces in the fresh powder snow as you wander up hill and down dale, through tranquil forests?
5 km300 m300 m2h 40mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,Along the water,With panoramic views
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| IRLEX (43m) | |
| 304 (3m) | |
| 2534 (10m) | |
Here you feel as if you are in the far north: to reach the Jänzi, you snowshoe through the varied winter landscape of the Langis-Glaubenberg area. Once you have arrived at the top you can look forward to a magnificent 360-degree panorama of the surrounding mountain scenery and Sarnen Valley.
12 km580 m580 m5h 40mLandscape: With panoramic views,Onto a mountain peak
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| S5 (26m) | |
| 344 (31m) | |
