Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Olten 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 Olten. Explore the map to find all snowshoe hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities accessible from anywhere in Switzerland.
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Snow-covered landscapes, tranquillity and an impressive natural experience: explore the gently rolling hills between Wasserfallen and the Passwang region in splendid style with a pair of snowshoes.
3km
280m
280m
2h 10mTour published by:
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| Olten | |
| (16m) | |
| Liestal |
| Liestal, Bahnhof | |
| (25m) | |
| Reigoldswil, Dorfplatz |
| Reigoldswil (Wasserfallenbahn) | |
| (8m) | |
| Wasserfallen |
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.
5km240m240m2h 20m
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Olten | |
| (35m) | |
| Luzern |
| Luzern | |
| (20m) | |
| Niederrickenbach Station |
| Niederrickenbach Talstation | |
| (8m) | |
| Niederrickenbach Dorf |
Starting from Bellelay in the region of the famous Tête de Moine AOC cheese, this snow-shoe excursion will take you to Sur Montbautier in the uplands of the Montagne du Droit before passing through the forest of the same name on the way back to your starting point.
9km320m320m3h 50mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Olten | |
| (34m) | |
| Biel/Bienne |
| Biel/Bienne | |
| (17m) | |
| Sonceboz-Sombeval |
| Sonceboz-Sombeval | |
| (10m) | |
| Reconvilier |
| Reconvilier, gare | |
| (10m) | |
| Bellelay, Le Domaine |
This easy-going trail, relatively flat, leads from the Luthern Bad place of pilgrimage, past a yurt village and on through the delightful Napf hills. The return leg via Alp Badegg with its views over the Luther valley features the Badbrünnli 'place of power' with its mystical arm and foot baths.
4km160m160m1h 40mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Olten | |
| (11m) | |
| Langenthal |
| Langenthal | |
| (27m) | |
| Hüswil |
| Hüswil, Bahnhof | |
| (15m) | |
| Luthern Bad, Dreilindenplatz |
Starting in the Luthern Bad place of pilgrimage, the trail follows the Luthern stream through the delightful hills of the Napf region. Alp Badegg offers pleasant views of the Luther valley. A worthwhile place to pause is the Badbrünnli 'place of power' with its mystical arm and foot baths.
4km260m260m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Olten | |
| (11m) | |
| Langenthal |
| Langenthal | |
| (27m) | |
| Hüswil |
| Hüswil, Bahnhof | |
| (15m) | |
| Luthern Bad, Dreilindenplatz |
This enjoyable snowshoe hike along the Mont-Croisin and Mont-Soleil crests will take you between the wind turbines and the solar-power plant, always in sight of the impressive Chasseral massif which dominates the Saint-Imier valley.
8km200m240m3h 10mTour published by:
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| Olten | |
| (41m) | |
| Biel/Bienne |
| Biel/Bienne | |
| (25m) | |
| St-Imier |
| St-Imier, gare | |
| (8m) | |
| Mont-Crosin, col |
At the foot of the Chasseral, high on the Plateau of Diesse, this magnificent snow-shoe excursion at about 1,200 m above sea level offers an astounding view over the plateau and the Alpine chain, all in beautifully wooded terrain.
6km340m340m2h 55mTour published by:
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| Olten | |
| (41m) | |
| Biel/Bienne |
| Biel/Bienne | |
| (8m) | |
| Twann |
| Twann, Bahnhof | |
| (12m) | |
| Diesse, village |
| Diesse, village | |
| (4m) | |
| Nods, bas du village |
High above Lake Thun the snowshoe trail leads from sunny Aeschiried to the foot of the Morgenberghorn. The views of the fantastic mountain backdrop and deep blue Lake Thun are spectacular.
12km800m800m6h 25mTour published by:
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| Olten | |
| (1h 5m) | |
| Spiez |
| Spiez, Bahnhof | |
| (16m) | |
| Aeschiried, Schulhaus |
Snowshoe hikers on the Untergrenchenberg can expect to be greeted by the splendid panorama with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau summits at its centre. The loop trail then passes the once proud Längschwang farm and the commemorative stone for popular Federal Councilor Willi Ritschard of Solothurn who died there in 1983.
5km200m200m2h 15mTour published by:
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| Olten | |
| (31m) | |
| Grenchen Süd |
| Grenchen Süd, Bahnhof | |
| (30m) | |
| Grenchen, Fuchsboden |
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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| Olten | |
| (28m) | |
| Bern |
| Bern | |
| (29m) | |
| Langnau i.E. |
| Langnau i.E., Bahnhof | |
| (19m) | |
| Trub, Ried |
