Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Pontresina 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 Pontresina. Explore the map to find all snowshoe hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities accessible from anywhere in Switzerland.
Between Pontresina and Celerina this signposted snowshoe trail takes you through the enchanting, snowy Forest of Staz and across moorland clearings covered in deep snow.
4.0km
110m
70m
1h 30mTour published by:
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Wide open views towards the Bernina Massif and its four thousand metre peaks, plunging views down to the lake plateau below, and soaring flights of intellectual fancy along the Philosophers’ Trail all await snowshoe hikers on the popular Engadin panoramic mountain of Muottas Muragl.
3.0km190m190m1h 35mTour published by:
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Snowshoe hike through the winter landscape around the small holiday resort of Preda along old muleteer paths, visit Switzerland’s most beautiful spot, the Lai da Palpuogna, and follow the trail through snowy pine forests.
5.0km220m220m2h 5mTour published by:
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The ascend leads from Lake Sils through unspoilt mountain forest and across glades to an altitude of 2,036 metres. The views of Lake Sils, the majestic mountains, the largely untouched Val Fedoz, the Val Fex and the wintry Upper Engadine are captivating. Head back through mountain forest via the boathouse to Sils Maria.
6.0km300m300m2h 50mTour published by:
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Snowshoe hike on the ski training slope at Bergün and on to the Bergünerstein, which once impeded travel from Filisur to Bergün. The route back goes by the edge of the forest with views of the railway village of Bergün, the Val Tuors and the Albula.
5.0km280m280m2h 30mTour published by:
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A peaceful snowshoe hike through the snow-covered pine forest up to Alp Natons where magnificent views of Lake Marmorera and the surrounding mountains open up. Take the same route back to Bivio.
6.0km300m300m2h 45mTour published by:
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Tramping through the pristine mountains, high above the Engadin's chain of lakes: this can only be experienced on the Corvatsch. The views of the frozen lakes and the pinnacles of the Corvatsch massif make for an impressive sight. At around the half-way point, the Ustaria Rabgiusa restaurant offers the an opportunity for a refreshment.
3.0km260m260m2h 0mTour published by:
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There is an easy snowshoe-hike through the virgin snow of the Cavaglia alpine plateau that is only accessible by rail in winter. Ideal for a family outing, it traces the paths trod by hardy railway pioneers and the builders of the first electrical utilities.
4.0km100m100m1h 30mTour published by:
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Snowshoe tour starting in Lavin, right on the Inn River. The trail climbs through the lovely forests of the Engadin, enters the side valley and crosses the Aua da Zeznina creek. Beautiful Alp Zeznina is your interim destination before you return to the valley.
8.0km440m440m3h 50mTour published by:
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This circular snowshoe trail leads the Alp FIix. An upland moor of national importance. It offers peace, a wonderful landscape and the view of the Piz Platta.
7.0km440m440m3h 35mTour published by:
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| Pontresina, Gitögla | |
| (2m) | |
| Punt Muragl, Talstation |
| Punt Muragl (Talstation) | |
| (10m) | |
| Muottas Muragl |
| Pontresina | |
| (7m) | |
| Samedan |
| Samedan | |
| (13m) | |
| Preda |
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| Pontresina, Bahnhof | |
| (9m) | |
| St. Moritz, Bahnhof |
| St. Moritz, Bahnhof | |
| (15m) | |
| Sils/Segl Maria, Posta |
| Pontresina | |
| (7m) | |
| Samedan |
| Samedan | |
| (30m) | |
| Bergün/Bravuogn |
| Pontresina | |
| (10m) | |
| St. Moritz |
| St. Moritz, Bahnhof | |
| (31m) | |
| Bivio, posta |
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| Pontresina, Bahnhof | |
| (9m) | |
| St. Moritz, Bahnhof |
| St. Moritz, Bahnhof | |
| (20m) | |
| Sils/Segl Maria, Seglias |
| Sils/Segl Maria, Seglias | |
| (3m) | |
| Sils/Segl Maria,Furtschellasb. |
| Sils Maria (Furtschellasbahn) | |
| (5m) | |
| Furtschellas Mittelstation |
| Pontresina | |
| (53m) | |
| Cavaglia |
| Pontresina | |
| (1h 1m) | |
| Lavin |
| Pontresina | |
| (10m) | |
| St. Moritz |
| St. Moritz, Bahnhof | |
| (45m) | |
| Sur, plazza dalla posta |
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic views
Landscape: Along the water, With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto an alp, Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic views
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