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.
5km
240m
240m
2h 20m
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Luzern (09:10) | |
| IRLEX (20m) | |
| Niederrickenbach Station (09:30) |
| Niederrickenbach Talstation (09:40) | |
| PB (8m) | |
| Niederrickenbach Dorf (09:48) |
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.
11km760m760m6h 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 35mLandscape: 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) |
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.
12km580m580m5h 40mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Luzern (08:42) | |
| S5 (26m) | |
| Sarnen (09:08) |
| Sarnen, Bahnhof (09:16) | |
| 344 (31m) | |
| Langis (09:47) |
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) |
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.
3km190m190m1h 40mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Luzern (08:57) | |
| S4 (21m) | |
| Stans (09:18) |
| Stans, Bahnhof (09:22) | |
| 310 (18m) | |
| Beckenried, Post (09:40) |
| Beckenried (Klewenalpbahn) (10:00) | |
| 2556 (10m) | |
| Klewenalp (10:10) |
The Grotzli Trail on the Fürenalp whisks you away to a place of tranquillity where you can forget the hustle and bustle and simply enjoy nature.
3km190m190m1h 40mTour published by:
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| Luzern (09:10) | |
| IRLEX (43m) | |
| Engelberg (09:53) |
| Engelberg, Bahnhof (09:55) | |
| 304 (3m) | |
| Engelberg, Titlisbahn (09:58) |
| Engelberg, Titlisbahn (10:05) | |
| 302 (10m) | |
| Engelberg, Fürenalpbahn (10:15) |
| Engelberg (Fürenalp Bahn) (10:20) | |
| PB (6m) | |
| Fürenalp (10:26) |
