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.
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.
5.0km
240m
240m
2h 20mTour published by:
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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?
7.0km380m380m3h 15mTour published by:
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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.
10.0km640m640m5h 20mTour published by:
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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.
3.0km180m180m1h 35mTour published by:
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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.
12.0km580m580m5h 40mTour published by:
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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.
11.0km760m760m6h 0mTour published by:
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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.
4.0km150m150m1h 40mTour published by:
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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!
3.0km110m110m1h 10mTour published by:
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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.
3.0km190m190m1h 40mTour published by:
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Discover the wildly romantic side of winter high above the Ägerital valley on the highest snowshoe trail in the canton of Zug, traverse snow-capped forests, and gaze out on the Säntis from the Central Swiss Alps.
5.0km170m170m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Luzern | |
| (20m) | |
| Niederrickenbach Station |
| Niederrickenbach Talstation | |
| (8m) | |
| Niederrickenbach Dorf |
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| Luzern | |
| (16m) | |
| Wolhusen |
| Wolhusen | |
| (13m) | |
| Schüpfheim |
| Schüpfheim, Bahnhof | |
| (9m) | |
| Hasle LU, Heiligkreuz Kirche |
| Luzern | |
| (31m) | |
| Arth-Goldau |
| Arth-Goldau | |
| (13m) | |
| Biberegg |
| Luzern, Bahnhof | |
| (9m) | |
| Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus |
| Kriens (Pilatusbahn) | |
| (30m) | |
| Fräkmüntegg |
| Luzern | |
| (20m) | |
| Sarnen |
| Sarnen, Bahnhof | |
| (31m) | |
| Langis |
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| Luzern | |
| (31m) | |
| Schüpfheim |
| Schüpfheim, Bahnhof | |
| (19m) | |
| Sörenberg, Hirsegg |
| Luzern | |
| (45m) | |
| Engelberg |
| Engelberg, Bahnhof | |
| (2m) | |
| Engelberg, Titlisbahn |
| Engelberg (Talstation Titlis) | |
| (4m) | |
| Gerschnialp |
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| Luzern | |
| (24m) | |
| Wolfenschiessen |
| Wolfenschiessen, Bahnhof | |
| (14m) | |
| Oberrickenbach, Talstat. LFCH |
| Fell | |
| (10m) | |
| Chrüzhütte |
| Luzern | |
| (14m) | |
| Stans |
| Stans, Bahnhof | |
| (23m) | |
| Beckenried, Post |
| Beckenried (Klewenalpbahn) | |
| (10m) | |
| Klewenalp |
| Luzern | |
| (19m) | |
| Zug |
| Zug, Metalli/Bahnhof | |
| (25m) | |
| Oberägeri, Station |
| Oberägeri, Station | |
| (9m) | |
| Alosen, Raten |
Landscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic views
Landscape: With panoramic views, Over a suspension bridge
Landscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto an alp, Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic views
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