Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Sarnen 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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Here you feel as if you are in the far north: to reach the Jänzi, you snowshoe through the varied winter landscape of the Langis-Glaubenberg area. Once you have arrived at the top you can look forward to a magnificent 360-degree panorama of the surrounding mountain scenery and Sarnen Valley.
12km
580m
580m
5h 40m
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Sarnen, Bahnhof (09:16) | |
| 344 (31m) | |
| Langis (09:47) |
Above the car-free sun terrace Melchsee-Frutt, the snowshoe trail on the Gumm promises magnificent views of the Central Swiss and Bernese Alps.
13km480m480m5h 35mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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Short and sweet: this circuit from the car-free sun terrace of Melchsee-Frutt up to the magical Blauseeli takes just one hour, but it offers an impressive mountain panorama as well as superb peace and quiet. At the end there is time to pop into the village of Frutt-Dörfli.
4km180m180m1h 55mTour published by:
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The train from Melchsee-Frutt to Bonistock is full of wonders. Firstly there is the view across to Mount Titlis and the Obwalden peaks, then the idyllic magic of two lakes – Tannensee and Melchsee.
9km420m420m4h 25mTour published by:
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| Sarnen, Bahnhof (08:44) | |
| 343 (34m) | |
| Stöckalp (09:18) |
| Melchtal Stöckalp (Talstation) (09:19) | |
| 2525 (20m) | |
| Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation) (09:39) |
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.
5km240m240m2h 20mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Sarnen (08:35) | |
| LIX (20m) | |
| Luzern (08:55) |
| Luzern (09:10) | |
| IRLEX (20m) | |
| Niederrickenbach Station (09:30) |
| Niederrickenbach Talstation (09:40) | |
| PB (8m) | |
| Niederrickenbach Dorf (09:48) |
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.
3km180m180m1h 35mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Sarnen (08:35) | |
| LIX (20m) | |
| Luzern (08:55) |
| Luzern, Bahnhof (09:01) | |
| 1 (11m) | |
| Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus (09:12) |
| Kriens (Pilatusbahn) (09:23) | |
| 2516 (30m) | |
| Fräkmüntegg (09:53) |
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 20mLandscape: Over a suspension bridge,With panoramic views
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| Sarnen (08:35) | |
| LIX (20m) | |
| Luzern (08:55) |
| Luzern (09:06) | |
| S3 (32m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:38) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| S31 (14m) | |
| Biberegg (10:08) |
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!
3km110m110m1h 10mTour published by:
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| Sarnen (08:35) | |
| LIX (20m) | |
| Luzern (08:55) |
| 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) |
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?
5km300m300m2h 40mLandscape: Along the water,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Sarnen (08:35) | |
| LIX (20m) | |
| Luzern (08:55) |
| Luzern (09:10) | |
| IRLEX (43m) | |
| Engelberg (09:53) |
| Engelberg, Bahnhof (09:55) | |
| 304 (3m) | |
| Engelberg, Titlisbahn (09:58) |
| Engelberg (Talst. Kabinenb.) (10:00) | |
| 2534 (10m) | |
| Trübsee (10:10) |
The Untertrübsee Snowshoe Trail is a wonderful way to explore nature as you wander through the Gerschniwald forest at the foot of the Titlis, leaving your tracks in the fresh powder snow.
4km150m150m1h 40mTour published by:
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| Sarnen (08:35) | |
| LIX (20m) | |
| Luzern (08:55) |
| Luzern (09:10) | |
| IRLEX (43m) | |
| Engelberg (09:53) |
| Engelberg (Talstation Titlis) (10:10) | |
| 2533 (4m) | |
| Gerschnialp (10:14) |
