Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Lugano 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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Following a charming up and down path, this trail leads through glacier-formed mounds to the San Bernardino pass. It is the most extensive landscape of this type throughout Switzerland and thus of national importance.
11.0km
580m
580m
5h 15mTour published by:
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Mild temperatures in winter, a breath-taking view year-round: those are just some of the highlights of a snowshoe hike in the Cardada Cimetta. From the local peak of Locarno, one can see both the lowest-lying area of Switzerland, Lake Maggiore, as well as the country’s highest mountain, Monte Rosa.
5.0km380m380m2h 55mTour published by:
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The Haldi trail on the sunny alpine terrace above Schattdorf rewards snowshoers with fantastic views of the Urner valley floor. And that’s not all: it is said to have a healing effect.
7.0km420m420m3h 40mTour 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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One of the prettiest routes in the Leventina. Surrounded by larch forest, it leads through the enchanting Boscobello and into the Val Piumogna, which is crossed by the river of the same name.
8.0km300m300m3h 20mTour published by:
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| Lugano | |
| (16m) | |
| Bellinzona |
| Bellinzona | |
| (39m) | |
| Faido |
| Faido, Stazione | |
| (6m) | |
| Rodi, colonia Von Mentlen |
| Rodi, colonia Von Mentlen | |
| (10m) | |
| Dalpe, Villaggio |
Constantly sun-drenched, Carì is the ideal starting point for wonderful rides with snowshoes. In winter, this tiny village in the Leventina valley, situated at an altitude of 1,655 m above sea level, lights up and comes to life.
7.0km460m460m3h 45mTour published by:
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From Eggbergen, an alpine terrace below Rophaien and Schön Chulm, snowshoers can trek through delightful scenery towards Hüenderegg.The reward awaiting them there is a tremendous view of the Urner mountain scenery.
5.0km480m200m3h 0mTour 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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This picturesque circular route by the railway village of Göschenen takes you along the Reuss tributary and the Bitziwald. Its low gradient makes it a pleasure for inexperienced snowshoe hikers too.
3.0km130m130m1h 25mTour published by:
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| Lugano | |
| (16m) | |
| Bellinzona |
| Bellinzona | |
| (1h 10m) | |
| Göschenen |
| Göschenen, Bahnhof | |
| (1m) | |
| Göschenen, Dorf |
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.
4.0km300m300m2h 25mTour published by:
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| Lugano | |
| (16m) | |
| Bellinzona |
| Bellinzona, Stazione | |
| (47m) | |
| S. Bernardino, Villaggio |
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| Lugano | |
| (33m) | |
| Locarno |
| Locarno Funicolare | |
| (6m) | |
| Orselina Funicolare |
| Orselina (Funivia Cardada) | |
| (6m) | |
| Cardada (Funivia) |
| Lugano | |
| (52m) | |
| Altdorf UR |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost | |
| (11m) | |
| Schattdorf, Dorf |
| Schattdorf (Talstation Haldi) | |
| (5m) | |
| Haldi |
| Lugano | |
| (1h 9m) | |
| Arth-Goldau |
| Arth-Goldau | |
| (13m) | |
| Biberegg |
| Lugano | |
| (16m) | |
| Bellinzona |
| Bellinzona | |
| (39m) | |
| Faido |
| Faido, Stazione | |
| (30m) | |
| Carì, Paese |
| Lugano | |
| (52m) | |
| Altdorf UR |
| Altdorf UR | |
| (3m) | |
| Flüelen |
| Flüelen (Talstation Eggberge) | |
| (9m) | |
| Eggberge |
| Lugano | |
| (52m) | |
| Altdorf UR |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof West | |
| (19m) | |
| Beckenried, Post |
| Beckenried (Klewenalpbahn) | |
| (10m) | |
| Klewenalp |
| Lugano | |
| (52m) | |
| Altdorf UR |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost | |
| (14m) | |
| Attinghausen, Seilbahn |
| Attinghausen (Luftseilbahn) | |
| (15m) | |
| Brüsti |
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, Along the water, With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic views
Landscape: With panoramic views, Over a suspension bridge
Landscape: Onto an alp, Along the water, 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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