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Snowshoeing from Olten by public transport

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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Wasserfallen Trail

Minimum travel time: 1h 12m to Wasserfallen

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.

dist3 km
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asce280 m
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desc280 m
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dura2h 10m

Tour published by:

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Schneeschuhtrail Maria-Rickenbach

Minimum travel time: 1h 18m to Niederrickenbach Dorf

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.

dist5 km
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asce240 m
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desc240 m
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dura2h 20m
  • Landscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic views

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Parcours de Bellelay

Minimum travel time: 1h 19m to Le Fuet, Chemin de la Bottière

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.

dist9 km
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asce320 m
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desc320 m
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dura3h 50m
  • Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic views

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Schneeschuhtrail Badegg–Luthern Bad

Minimum travel time: 1h 20m to Luthern Bad, Dreilindenplatz

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.

dist4 km
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asce160 m
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desc160 m
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dura1h 40m
  • Landscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic views

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Schneeschuhtrail Hinter Ey–Luthern Bad

Minimum travel time: 1h 20m to 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.

dist4 km
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asce260 m
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desc260 m
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dura2h 5m

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Schneeschuhtrail Ober Altösch

Minimum travel time: 1h 25m to Trub, Ried

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.

dist8 km
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asce420 m
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desc420 m
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dura4h 0m
  • Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic views

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Brunni Trail

Minimum travel time: 1h 25m to Aeschiried, Schulhaus

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.

dist12 km
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asce800 m
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desc800 m
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dura6h 25m

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Fuchsboden Trail

Minimum travel time: 1h 26m to Grenchen, Fuchsboden

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.

dist5 km
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asce200 m
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desc200 m
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dura2h 15m

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Parcours Mont-Crosin–Mont-Soleil

Minimum travel time: 1h 30m to Mont-Soleil (funiculaire)

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.

dist8 km
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asce200 m
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desc240 m
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dura3h 10m

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Fräkmüntegg Trail

Minimum travel time: 1h 31m to Fräkmüntegg

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.

dist3 km
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asce180 m
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desc180 m
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dura1h 35m
  • Landscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic views

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