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Snowshoeing from Lucerne by public transport

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.

To make planning easier, the hikes below are sorted by travel time from Lucerne. Explore the map to find all snowshoe hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities accessible from anywhere in Switzerland.

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Schneeschuhtrail Maria-Rickenbach

Minimum travel time: 38m to Niederrickenbach Dorf

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.

dist5 km
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asce240 m
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desc240 m
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dura2h 20m
  • Landscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic views

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Schneeschuhtrail First

Minimum travel time: 45m to Hasle LU, Heiligkreuz Kirche

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?

dist7 km
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asce380 m
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desc380 m
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dura3h 15m

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Biberegg-Herrenboden-Schneeschuhtrail

Minimum travel time: 50m to Biberegg

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.

dist10 km
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asce640 m
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desc640 m
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dura5h 20m
  • Landscape: Over a suspension bridge, With panoramic views

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Fräkmüntegg Trail

Minimum travel time: 55m to Fräkmüntegg

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.

dist3 km
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asce180 m
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desc180 m
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dura1h 35m
  • Landscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic views

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Schneeschuhtrail Hirsegg–Chlus

Minimum travel time: 55m to Sörenberg, Hirsegg

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.

dist11 km
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asce760 m
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desc760 m
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dura6h 0m

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Schneeschuhtrail Untertrübsee

Minimum travel time: 58m to Gerschnialp

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.

dist4 km
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asce150 m
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desc150 m
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dura1h 40m

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Schneeschuhtrail Bannalp

Minimum travel time: 1h 0m to Chrüzhütte

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!

dist3 km
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asce110 m
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desc110 m
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dura1h 10m

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Brämegg Rundtrail

Minimum travel time: 1h 0m to Klewenalp

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.

dist3 km
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asce190 m
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desc190 m
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dura1h 40m
  • Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, Onto an alp, With panoramic views

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Schneeschuhtrail Obertrübsee

Minimum travel time: 1h 0m to Trübsee

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?

dist5 km
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asce300 m
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desc300 m
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dura2h 40m
  • Landscape: Along the water, Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic views

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Jänzi Trail

Minimum travel time: 1h 5m to Langis

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.

dist12 km
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asce580 m
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desc580 m
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dura5h 40m
  • Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic views

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