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Snowshoeing from Sarnen by public transport

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.

To make planning easier, the hikes below are sorted by travel time from Sarnen. Explore the map to find all snowshoe hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities accessible from anywhere in Switzerland.

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Jänzi Trail

Minimum travel time: 32m to Langis

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.

dist12 km
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asce580 m
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desc580 m
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dura5h 40m
  • Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic views

Tour published by:

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Blausee Trail

Minimum travel time: 47m to Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation)

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.

dist4 km
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asce180 m
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desc180 m
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dura1h 55m

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Erzegg Trail

Minimum travel time: 47m to Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation)

Above the car-free sun terrace Melchsee-Frutt, the snowshoe trail on the Gumm promises magnificent views of the Central Swiss and Bernese Alps.

dist13 km
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asce480 m
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desc480 m
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dura5h 35m
  • Landscape: Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic views

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Bonistock Trail

Minimum travel time: 47m to Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation)

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.

dist9 km
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asce420 m
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desc420 m
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dura4h 25m

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Turren–Schönbüel Trail

Minimum travel time: 1h 2m to Turren

The remote Usseri Alp area, the superbly situated Bärghuis Schönbüel and the sleepy Alpine village of Breitenfeld – all this is enough to provide a unique hike circuit trail experience.

dist8 km
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asce580 m
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desc580 m
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dura4h 35m
  • Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic views

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Brämegg Rundtrail

Minimum travel time: 1h 12m to Klewenalp

From the start at the Klewenalp mountain station high above Lake Lucerne, the trail first leads downhill to Wangiboden. Further on, the Brämegg viewpoint boasts spectacular views of the lake and the mountains of Central Switzerland. Head back to the mountain station via Röthen.

dist3 km
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asce190 m
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desc190 m
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dura1h 40m
  • Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, Onto an alp, With panoramic views

Tour published by:

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Schneeschuhtrail Maria-Rickenbach

Minimum travel time: 1h 13m 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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Fräkmüntegg Trail

Minimum travel time: 1h 18m 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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Schneeschuhtrail First

Minimum travel time: 1h 23m to Hasle LU, Heiligkreuz Kirche

Snow crunching underfoot amidst a snowy winter landscape – the range of hills featuring the Napf on the right, a mountain backdrop with the Risetenstock, Schimbrig and Schafmatt on the left. And once you arrive at the First, a welcome Entlebuch-style coffee with schnapps. What more could you ask for?

dist7 km
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asce380 m
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desc380 m
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dura3h 15m

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Biberegg-Herrenboden-Schneeschuhtrail

Minimum travel time: 1h 33m to Biberegg

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.

dist10 km
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asce640 m
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desc640 m
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dura5h 20m
  • Landscape: Over a suspension bridge, With panoramic views

Tour published by:

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