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 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.
11km
760m
760m
6h 0mTour published by:
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| Luzern (08:57) | |
| RE7 (31m) | |
| Schüpfheim (09:28) |
| Schüpfheim, Bahnhof (09:33) | |
| 241 (19m) | |
| Sörenberg, Hirsegg (09:52) |
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.
3km180m180m1h 35m
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Luzern, Bahnhof (08:39) | |
| 1 (10m) | |
| Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus (08:49) |
| Kriens (Pilatusbahn) (09:00) | |
| 2516 (30m) | |
| Fräkmüntegg (09:30) |
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!
3km110m110m1h 10mTour published by:
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| Luzern (09:10) | |
| IRLEX (24m) | |
| Wolfenschiessen (09:34) |
| Wolfenschiessen, Bahnhof (09:37) | |
| 331 (14m) | |
| Oberrickenbach, Talstat. LFCH (09:51) |
| Fell (10:00) | |
| PB (10m) | |
| Chrüzhütte (10:10) |
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?
5km300m300m2h 40mLandscape: Along the water,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Luzern (09:10) | |
| IRLEX (43m) | |
| Engelberg (09:53) |
| Engelberg, Bahnhof (09:55) | |
| 304 (3m) | |
| Engelberg, Titlisbahn (09:58) |
| Engelberg (Talst. Kabinenb.) (10:00) | |
| 2534 (10m) | |
| Trübsee (10:10) |
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.
4km150m150m1h 40mTour published by:
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| Luzern (09:10) | |
| IRLEX (43m) | |
| Engelberg (09:53) |
| Engelberg (Talstation Titlis) (10:10) | |
| 2533 (4m) | |
| Gerschnialp (10:14) |
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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| Luzern (08:39) | |
| VAE (50m) | |
| Rothenthurm (09:29) |
| Rothenthurm, Bahnhof (09:34) | |
| 507 (4m) | |
| Rothenthurm, Altmatt Bahnhof (09:38) |
| Altmatt (09:42) | |
| S31 (5m) | |
| Biberegg (09:47) |
In addition to a long, sporty tour, snowshoe hikers can also expect the idyllic landscape of the UNESCO Entlebuch Biosphere on this trail. The mountain panorama of the Rothorn chain and the Schrattenfluh as well as the high moor area Salwideli are real highlights for nature enthusiasts.
8km460m340m4h 0mTour published by:
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| Luzern (08:57) | |
| RE7 (31m) | |
| Schüpfheim (09:28) |
| Schüpfheim, Bahnhof (09:33) | |
| 241 (30m) | |
| Sörenberg, Rothornbahn (10:03) |
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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| Luzern (08:39) | |
| VAE (32m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:11) |
| Arth-Goldau, Bahnhof (09:21) | |
| 501 (42m) | |
| Muotathal, Post (10:03) |
This varied snowshoe tour starts in Trub in the Emmental valley. It leads through snow-covered forests and pastures in the hilly terrain of the Napf region. The winter scenery and the far-reaching views over the Emmental hilltops make for an unforgettable experience.
8km420m420m4h 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Luzern (08:57) | |
| RE7 (54m) | |
| Langnau i.E. (09:51) |
| Langnau i.E., Bahnhof (09:55) | |
| 284 (28m) | |
| Trub, Ried (10:23) |
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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| Luzern (09:18) | |
| IR26 (59m) | |
| Altdorf UR (10:17) |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost (10:21) | |
| 408 (7m) | |
| Attinghausen, Seilbahn (10:28) |
| Attinghausen (Luftseilbahn) (10:30) | |
| PB (15m) | |
| Brüsti (10:45) |
