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.
To make planning easier, the hikes below are sorted by travel time from Rapperswil-Jona. Explore the map to find all snowshoe hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities accessible from anywhere in Switzerland.
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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.
9km
660m
740m
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.
10km640m640m5h 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) |
Up to the Atzmännig and enjoy the views across the beautifully snowy foothills of the Alps – that’s what the Altschwand snowshoe hike offers.
4km100m460m1h 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.
7km320m680m3h 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) |
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.
9km520m520m4h 25mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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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.
5km280m280m2h 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.
6km380m380m3h 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) |
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.
7km700m400m4h 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) |
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.
4km300m300m2h 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) |
Discover the wildly romantic side of winter high above the Ägerital valley on the highest snowshoe trail in the canton of Zug, traverse snow-capped forests, and gaze out on the Säntis from the Central Swiss Alps.
5km170m170m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Rapperswil SG (08:56) | |
| VAE (31m) | |
| Rothenthurm (09:27) |
| Rothenthurm, Bahnhof (09:32) | |
| 609 (23m) | |
| Oberägeri, Station (09:55) |
| Oberägeri, Station (10:04) | |
| 610 (9m) | |
| Alosen, Raten (10:13) |
