Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Rapperswil-Jona 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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Trudge over the wonderful Gössigenhöchi, the view wanders into the Thur valley and from Lake Constance to Lake Zurich: The tour from the elevated health resort Hemberg to Ennetbühl is right up the street of those who like untouched landscapes. Your constant companion is the Säntis, the highest mountain in the Alpstein region.
9 km
660 m
740 m
5h 15mTour published by:
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| Rapperswil SG (08:37) | |
| S4 (22m) | |
| Wattwil (08:59) |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof (09:05) | |
| 780 (18m) | |
| Hemberg, Dorf (09:23) |
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 20m
Landscape: Over a suspension bridge,With panoramic views
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| Rapperswil SG (08:56) | |
| VAE (31m) | |
| Rothenthurm (09:27) |
| Rothenthurm (09:45) | |
| S31 (2m) | |
| Biberegg (09:47) |
Plenty of sunshine, magnificent countryside, and panoramic views of the Leistchamm, the jagged Churfirsten, and the Toggenburg are among the highlights the trail from Arvenbüel to Vorder Höhi has to offer. After snowshoeing through sparse forest and over snowy Alpine meadows, the cosy, little mountain inn invites you to relax and refuel.
9 km520 m520 m4h 25mLandscape: With panoramic views,Onto an alp
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The Egg-Rör Trail leads through snowy forests, wintery Beerenbach, and through a natural landscape that is home to a variety of wild animals. The Glarner Alps provide the imposing backdrop.
5 km280 m280 m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Rapperswil SG (08:33) | |
| S6 (24m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (08:57) |
| Ziegelbrücke, Bahnhof Süd (09:04) | |
| 650 (33m) | |
| Arvenbüel, Arven (09:37) |
This snowshoe tour is made to enjoy the peace and quiet of the Niederurnertäli valley in winter. The snow-covered Alpine meadows, gnarled maple trees and stunning views of the Glarus region in this glacier valley are very appealing.
6 km380 m380 m3h 15mTour published by:
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| Rapperswil SG (08:33) | |
| S6 (24m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (08:57) |
| Ziegelbrücke, Bahnhof Süd (09:04) | |
| 512 (4m) | |
| Niederurnen, Ochsenplatz (09:08) |
| Niederurnen (09:30) | |
| PB (10m) | |
| Morgenholz (09:40) |
Up to the Atzmännig and enjoy the views across the beautifully snowy foothills of the Alps – that’s what the Altschwand snowshoe hike offers.
4 km100 m460 m1h 50mTour published by:
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At the top of Atzmännig, an exciting ridge trail between the Toggenburg and the Zurich Oberland with views over the rolling Alpine foothills awaits snowshoers.
7 km320 m680 m3h 30mTour published by:
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| Rapperswil SG (08:33) | |
| S6 (11m) | |
| Uznach (08:44) |
| Uznach, Bahnhof (08:51) | |
| 630 (39m) | |
| Atzmännig, Schutt (09:30) |
This snowshoe hike crosses remote yet busy areas, overseen in silence by the two Mythen peaks. It's well worth stopping along the way to admire the magnificent views of the Schwyz mountains and landscape.
7 km700 m400 m4h 25mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Rapperswil SG (08:36) | |
| S40 (36m) | |
| Einsiedeln (09:12) |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (09:37) | |
| 554 (14m) | |
| Brunni SZ, Rest. Brunni (09:51) |
Discovering quietly the mystical natural landscape on Alp Sellamatt – this trail makes it possible. In the lap of the Churfirsten you can enjoy the wonderful view up to the seven summits and over to Alpstein.
5 km260 m260 m2h 25mTour published by:
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| Rapperswil SG (08:37) | |
| S4 (22m) | |
| Wattwil (08:59) |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof (09:06) | |
| 790 (33m) | |
| Alt St. Johann, Dorf (09:39) |
| Alt St. Johann (Sellamattbahn) (09:46) | |
| 2765 (7m) | |
| Alp Sellamatt (09:53) |
On the sunny side of Wildhaus – with a spectacular view to the Churfirsten – this round trip leads from Wildhaus up to the high plateau of Gamplüt and the Alp Fros on the foothills of Schafberg at Wildhaus.
4 km300 m300 m2h 20mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Rapperswil SG (08:37) | |
| S4 (22m) | |
| Wattwil (08:59) |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof (09:06) | |
| 790 (47m) | |
| Wildhaus, Dorf (09:53) |
