Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen. Explore the map to find all snowshoe hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities accessible from anywhere in Switzerland.
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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.
10km
640m
640m
5h 20mTour published by:
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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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You don't need to be in peak condition to enjoy this snowshoe hike through remote areas, but watch out: the view of the Chli Aubrig could whet your appetite for more challenging tours.
6km220m220m2h 35mTour published by:
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Quietly exploring Appenzell’s rolling countryside: from Schwellbrunn, highest-located village in Ausserrhoden, the trail leads across a ridge with views of the hills, to the Alpstein mountain range with the Säntis Mountain and Lake Constance. Afterwards you delve into the forest and hike downhill.
8km440m440m4h 0mTour published by:
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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 25mTour published by:
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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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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.
9km660m740m5h 15mTour published by:
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This tour through the snowy hills of the Appenzeller countryside is particularly suitable for beginners and snowshoe enthusiasts who want to take things easy. The ascent is rewarded with circular views, which stretch right to the peaks of the Vorarlberg.
7km280m280m2h 55mTour published by:
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This circular route is especially popular with beginners and snowshoe hiking enthusiasts. Discover the sunny side of Muotathal in the southern part of the village and, if you like, make a detour to a spiritual site.
4km220m220m1h 55mTour published by:
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| Schaffhausen | |
| (38m) | |
| Zürich HB |
| Zürich HB | |
| (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau |
| Arth-Goldau | |
| (14m) | |
| Biberegg |
| Schaffhausen | |
| (36m) | |
| Zürich HB |
| Zürich HB | |
| (26m) | |
| Zug |
| Zug, Metalli/Bahnhof | |
| (25m) | |
| Oberägeri, Station |
| Oberägeri, Station | |
| (9m) | |
| Alosen, Raten |
| Schaffhausen | |
| (38m) | |
| Zürich HB |
| Zürich HB | |
| (19m) | |
| Wädenswil |
| Wädenswil | |
| (24m) | |
| Einsiedeln |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof | |
| (13m) | |
| Euthal, Schulhaus |
| Schaffhausen | |
| (33m) | |
| Winterthur |
| Winterthur | |
| (36m) | |
| Gossau SG |
| Gossau SG | |
| (7m) | |
| Herisau |
| Herisau, Bahnhof | |
| (12m) | |
| Schwellbrunn, Dorf |
| Schaffhausen | |
| (38m) | |
| Zürich HB |
| Zürich HB | |
| (19m) | |
| Wädenswil |
| Wädenswil | |
| (24m) | |
| Einsiedeln |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof | |
| (14m) | |
| Brunni SZ, Rest. Brunni |
| Schaffhausen | |
| (48m) | |
| Zürich Oerlikon |
| Zürich Oerlikon | |
| (24m) | |
| Wetzikon ZH |
| Wetzikon ZH | |
| (8m) | |
| Rüti ZH |
| Rüti ZH, Bahnhof | |
| (28m) | |
| Atzmännig, Schutt |
| Schaffhausen | |
| (48m) | |
| Zürich Oerlikon |
| Zürich Oerlikon | |
| (24m) | |
| Wetzikon ZH |
| Wetzikon ZH | |
| (8m) | |
| Rüti ZH |
| Rüti ZH, Bahnhof | |
| (28m) | |
| Atzmännig, Schutt |
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| Schaffhausen | |
| (33m) | |
| Winterthur |
| Winterthur | |
| (17m) | |
| Wil SG |
| Wil SG | |
| (22m) | |
| Wattwil |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof | |
| (1m) | |
| Wattwil, Post |
| Wattwil, Post | |
| (17m) | |
| Hemberg, Dorf |
| Schaffhausen | |
| (33m) | |
| Winterthur |
| Winterthur | |
| (44m) | |
| St. Gallen |
| St. Gallen | |
| (30m) | |
| Sammelplatz |
| Schaffhausen | |
| (38m) | |
| Zürich HB |
| Zürich HB | |
| (56m) | |
| Schwyz |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof | |
| (26m) | |
| Muotathal, Post |
Landscape: Over a suspension bridge,With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto an alp,Over a pass,With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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