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.
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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.
3 km
280 m
280 m
2h 10mTour published by:
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| Olten (08:33) | |
| IC6 (20m) | |
| Liestal (08:53) |
| Liestal, Bahnhof (09:00) | |
| 70 (25m) | |
| Reigoldswil, Dorfplatz (09:25) |
| Reigoldswil (Wasserfallenbahn) (09:37) | |
| 2029 (8m) | |
| Wasserfallen (09:45) |
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 km240 m240 m2h 20m
Landscape: With panoramic views,Onto an alp
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| Olten (08:30) | |
| IR26 (35m) | |
| Luzern (09:05) |
| Luzern (09:10) | |
| IRLEX (20m) | |
| Niederrickenbach Station (09:30) |
| Niederrickenbach Talstation (09:40) | |
| PB (8m) | |
| Niederrickenbach Dorf (09:48) |
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.
9 km320 m320 m3h 50mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views,Onto a mountain peak
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| Olten (08:41) | |
| IC5 (33m) | |
| Biel/Bienne (09:14) |
| Biel/Bienne (09:20) | |
| R41 (29m) | |
| Reconvilier (09:49) |
| Reconvilier, gare (09:51) | |
| 35 (9m) | |
| Le Fuet, Chemin de la Bottière (10:00) |
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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| Olten (08:37) | |
| RE6 (1h 4m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:41) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| S31 (14m) | |
| Biberegg (10:08) |
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 km180 m180 m1h 35mLandscape: With panoramic views,Onto an alp
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| Olten (08:30) | |
| IR26 (35m) | |
| Luzern (09:05) |
| Luzern (09:12) | |
| S5 (4m) | |
| Kriens Mattenhof (09:16) |
| Kriens, Mattenhof (09:20) | |
| 16 (6m) | |
| Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus (09:26) |
| Kriens (Pilatusbahn) (09:37) | |
| 2516 (30m) | |
| Fräkmüntegg (10:07) |
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 km190 m190 m1h 40mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Olten (08:30) | |
| IR26 (35m) | |
| Luzern (09:05) |
| Luzern (09:10) | |
| IRLEX (14m) | |
| Stans (09:24) |
| Stans, Bahnhof (09:27) | |
| 311 (19m) | |
| Beckenried, Post (09:46) |
| Beckenried (Klewenalpbahn) (10:00) | |
| 2556 (10m) | |
| Klewenalp (10:10) |
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 km110 m110 m1h 10mTour published by:
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| Olten (08:30) | |
| IR26 (35m) | |
| Luzern (09:05) |
| 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) |
A great combination of easy but still very scenic snow shoe tour is waiting for you. After a the hike to the viewpoint on the top of «Höh», snow shoe hikers will be rewarded with the most beautiful panorama of Kandersteg and the mountain range of the UNESCO World heritage site.
2 km160 m160 m1h 15mTour published by:
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| Olten (08:58) | |
| IC6 (1h 5m) | |
| Spiez (10:03) |
| Spiez (10:12) | |
| RE1 (28m) | |
| Kandersteg (10:40) |
High above Lake Thun, the trail leads through silent forests and open meadows on its way to Dünzenegg. Your companions are beautiful views of the lake, the Bernese Alps and the Central Plateau. With some traverses and steep, exposed sections, this trail is aimed at snowshoe hikers with some experience.
9 km440 m440 m4h 0mTour published by:
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| Olten (08:58) | |
| IC6 (55m) | |
| Thun (09:53) |
| Thun, Bahnhof (10:01) | |
| 25 (25m) | |
| Sigriswil, Dorf (10:26) |
| Sigriswil, Dorf (10:29) | |
| 24 (12m) | |
| Schwanden (Sigriswil), Säge (10:41) |
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?
5 km300 m300 m2h 40mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,Along the water,With panoramic views
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| Olten (08:30) | |
| IR26 (35m) | |
| Luzern (09:05) |
| Luzern (09:10) | |
| IRLEX (43m) | |
| Engelberg (09:53) |
| Engelberg, Bahnhof (09:59) | |
| 300 (2m) | |
| Engelberg, Titlisbahn (10:01) |
| Engelberg (Talst. Kabinenb.) (10:03) | |
| 2534 (10m) | |
| Trübsee (10:13) |
