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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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 km
420 m
420 m
3h 40m
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Lugano (09:02) | |
| IC2 (48m) | |
| Altdorf UR (09:50) |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost (09:54) | |
| 412 (11m) | |
| Schattdorf, Dorf (10:05) |
| Schattdorf (Talstation Haldi) (10:10) | |
| PB (5m) | |
| Haldi (10:15) |
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 km380 m380 m2h 55mLandscape: Along the water,Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Lugano (08:35) | |
| RE80 (33m) | |
| Locarno (09:08) |
| Locarno Funicolare (09:25) | |
| 2620 (6m) | |
| Orselina Funicolare (09:31) |
| Orselina (Funivia Cardada) (09:45) | |
| 2621 (6m) | |
| Cardada (Funivia) (09:51) |
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 km480 m200 m3h 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Lugano (09:02) | |
| IC2 (48m) | |
| Altdorf UR (09:50) |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost (09:54) | |
| 412 (3m) | |
| Altdorf UR, Telldenkmal (09:57) |
| Altdorf UR, Telldenkmal (09:59) | |
| 413 (3m) | |
| Altdorf UR, Eggberge/Moosbad (10:02) |
| Flüelen (Talstation Eggberge) (10:30) | |
| PB (9m) | |
| Eggberge (10:39) |
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 km300 m300 m3h 20mLandscape: With panoramic views,Onto an alp,Along the water
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| Lugano (08:30) | |
| EC (16m) | |
| Bellinzona (08:46) |
| Bellinzona (08:50) | |
| S10 (17m) | |
| Biasca (09:07) |
| Biasca, Stazione (09:12) | |
| 120 (41m) | |
| Rodi, colonia Von Mentlen (09:53) |
| Rodi, colonia Von Mentlen (09:57) | |
| 117 (10m) | |
| Dalpe, Villaggio (10:07) |
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 km640 m640 m5h 20mLandscape: With panoramic views,Over a suspension bridge
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| Lugano (08:30) | |
| EC (1h 12m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:42) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| S31 (14m) | |
| Biberegg (10:08) |
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 km300 m300 m2h 25mTour published by:
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| Lugano (09:02) | |
| IC2 (48m) | |
| Altdorf UR (09:50) |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost (09:54) | |
| 402 (7m) | |
| Attinghausen, Seilbahn (10:01) |
| Attinghausen (Luftseilbahn) (10:30) | |
| PB (15m) | |
| Brüsti (10:45) |
From the historic pass village of Splügen, the trail initially follows the tracks of pack-drivers of old, over the Panell down to Sufner See. Admire the Sufnerberge, where Heidi, featuring famous Swiss actor Bruno Ganz, was filmed in 2015.
9 km380 m380 m3h 50mTour published by:
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| Lugano (08:30) | |
| EC (16m) | |
| Bellinzona (08:46) |
| Bellinzona, Stazione (08:56) | |
| 171 (1h 12m) | |
| Splügen, Dorf (10:08) |
| Splügen, Dorf (10:20) | |
| 561 (1m) | |
| Splügen, Hüscherenbach (10:21) |
The trail from the idyllic Lake Arni to Vorderarni affords views of the Reuss Valley and across the mountains. This trail takes you over easy terrain with gentle ups and downs.
7 km380 m380 m3h 20mTour published by:
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| Lugano (09:02) | |
| IC2 (48m) | |
| Altdorf UR (09:50) |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost (09:54) | |
| 412 (3m) | |
| Altdorf UR, Telldenkmal (09:57) |
| Altdorf UR, Telldenkmal (10:14) | |
| 401 (24m) | |
| Amsteg, Grund/Seilbahn (10:38) |
| Amsteg (Talstation Arnisee) (10:55) | |
| PB (6m) | |
| Arni UR (11:01) |
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.
4 km220 m220 m1h 55mTour published by:
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| Lugano (08:30) | |
| EC (1h 12m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:42) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| IR26 (7m) | |
| Schwyz (10:01) |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (10:07) | |
| 501 (26m) | |
| Muotathal, Post (10:33) |
The circular hike on top of the Rigi offers fascinating views of Lake Lucerne, the Alps of Uri, the cities of Lucerne and Zug, and the lakes of Central Switzerland. From the mountain station, the snowshoe trail leads to Alp Chäserenholz, with views of the Grosse and Kleine Mythen, the landmarks of the Canton of Schwyz.
2 km150 m150 m1h 5mTour published by:
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| Lugano (08:30) | |
| EC (1h 12m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:42) |
| Arth-Goldau RB (09:55) | |
| 81 (39m) | |
| Rigi Kulm (10:34) |
