Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Solothurn 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 Solothurn. Explore the map to find all snowshoe hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities accessible from anywhere in Switzerland.
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Snowshoe hikers on the Untergrenchenberg can expect to be greeted by the splendid panorama with the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau summits at its centre. The loop trail then passes the once proud Längschwang farm and the commemorative stone for popular Federal Councilor Willi Ritschard of Solothurn who died there in 1983.
5 km
200 m
200 m
2h 15mTour published by:
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| S20 (13m) | |
| 28 (30m) | |
The trail first meanders across pastures and then above and along the ridge of the amazing Wandflue. With views of the Alps ranging from Säntis Mountain to Mont Blanc, the path crosses the high plateau. On the way back, you will pass a commemorative stone erected for Federal Councilor Willi Ritschard.
5 km190 m190 m2h 15m
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| S20 (13m) | |
| 28 (35m) | |
Starting from Bellelay in the region of the famous Tête de Moine AOC cheese, this snow-shoe excursion will take you to Sur Montbautier in the uplands of the Montagne du Droit before passing through the forest of the same name on the way back to your starting point.
9 km320 m320 m3h 50mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak, Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| IC5 (15m) | |
| R41 (17m) | |
| R42 (10m) | |
| 35 (9m) | |
This enjoyable snowshoe hike along the Mont-Croisin and Mont-Soleil crests will take you between the wind turbines and the solar-power plant, always in sight of the impressive Chasseral massif which dominates the Saint-Imier valley.
8 km200 m240 m3h 10mTour published by:
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| IR55 (17m) | |
| RE4 (25m) | |
| 2020 (4m) | |
Much appreciated given its starting point close to the postbus stop, the route is very varied and explores typical Jura landscapes. When the weather is clear, as the name suggests, you will have a glorious view over the Alps.
7 km240 m240 m2h 50mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| IR55 (17m) | |
| RE4 (41m) | |
| 370 (14m) | |
This varied snowshoe tour starts in Trub in the Emmental valley. It leads through snow-covered forests and pastures in the hilly terrain of the Napf region. The winter scenery and the far-reaching views over the Emmental hilltops make for an unforgettable experience.
8 km420 m420 m4h 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| RE5 (35m) | |
| RE7 (36m) | |
| 284 (7m) | |
High above Lake Thun the snowshoe trail leads from sunny Aeschiried to the foot of the Morgenberghorn. The views of the fantastic mountain backdrop and deep blue Lake Thun are spectacular.
12 km800 m800 m6h 25mTour published by:
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| RE5 (35m) | |
| IC61 (30m) | |
| 62 (16m) | |
It is (hopefully) only cross-border in sporting terms: the challenging snowshoe hike from "Siberia of Switzerland" to France. From La Brévine, the route climbs over snow-covered pastures, through secluded fir forests and up to Mont Châteleu for some long-distance views.
9 km380 m380 m4h 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peakTour published by:
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| IR55 (17m) | |
| RE4 (41m) | |
| R20 (9m) | |
| 381 (21m) | |
Ideal for hikers who want to get close to nature, this route takes you through meadows and forests via L’Auberson, a typical Jura village, and the plateau of Les Granges offering unique views of the Jura mountains.
9 km300 m300 m3h 35mTour published by:
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| IC5 (38m) | |
| R21 (44m) | |
| 392 (15m) | |
The scenic trail connects the Gurnigelpass with the historic Gurnigelbad. The ridge hike to Obere Gurnigel offers magnificent distant views towards the Bernese Oberland, Mittelland and back to the Gantrisch chain.
7 km120 m560 m2h 45mLandscape: Onto a mountain peakTour published by:
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| S44 (1h 16m) | |
| 323 (26m) | |
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