Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Spiez 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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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.
12km
800m
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6h 25mTour published by:
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| Spiez, Bahnhof (08:38) | |
| 62 (16m) | |
| Aeschiried, Schulhaus (08:54) |
A great combination of easy but still very scenic snow shoe tour is waiting for you. After a the hike to the viewpoint on the top of «Höh», snow shoe hikers will be rewarded with the most beautiful panorama of Kandersteg and the mountain range of the UNESCO World heritage site.
2km160m160m1h 15mTour published by:
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| Spiez (08:32) | |
| RE11 (29m) | |
| Kandersteg (09:01) |
A snowshoe trek through unspoilt nature beckons below the Niederhorn, between gnarled Swiss stone pines, open meadows and sunny slopes. The backdrop with views over Lake Thun and the peaks of the Bernese Oberland will amaze you.
11km440m800m5h 0mTour published by:
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| Spiez (08:35) | |
| IC81 (18m) | |
| Interlaken West (08:53) |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof (09:05) | |
| 101 (18m) | |
| Beatenberg, Waldegg (09:23) |
A pass hike with panorama: Trudging through the versatile landscapes at the foot of Bäderhorn, you gaze into Niedersimmental and the Bernese Alps. Especially impressive: the rugged spikes of Gastlosen.
8km260m260m3h 15mTour published by:
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| Spiez (08:38) | |
| RE8 (32m) | |
| Boltigen (09:10) |
| Boltigen, Bahnhof (09:13) | |
| 259 (22m) | |
| Jaunpass, Restaurant (09:35) |
The Hüoterhüsi trail leads through dense fir forests, along a Valais suone (irrigation channel) to the water warden's house: the Hüoterhüsi. The return route via the Alp Bodma pasture in its dream-like setting is enough on its own to make this tour worthwhile.
8km360m360m3h 40m
Landscape: Along the water,Onto a mountain peak,Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Spiez (08:38) | |
| IC6 (26m) | |
| Visp (09:04) |
| Visp, Bahnhof Süd (09:10) | |
| 524 (23m) | |
| Visperterminen, Busterminal (09:33) |
The trail is not signposted. On the Heimischgarte Trail the Saas Valley shows its quiet side. The delightful snowshoe hike above Saas-Balen leads through the snow-covered “Löübinobodme” natural forest reserve with views of the breathtaking mountains and the glacier landscape.
9km640m580m4h 50mTour published by:
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| Spiez (08:38) | |
| IC6 (26m) | |
| Visp (09:04) |
| Visp, Bahnhof Süd (09:14) | |
| 511 (29m) | |
| Saas-Balen, Dorf (09:43) |
In 1957 the female citizens of Unterbäch were the first women in Switzerland to obtain the right to vote – 14 years before it was adopted nationwide. The Frauenzitate-Trail (Trail of Women’s Quotes) is dedicated to these courageous women. On the snowshoe tour from Brandalp to Unterbäch you will find a variety of quotes from world-famous women.
4km90m440m1h 50mTour published by:
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| Spiez (08:38) | |
| IC6 (26m) | |
| Visp (09:04) |
| Visp (09:14) | |
| R91 (4m) | |
| Raron (09:18) |
| Raron (Talstation Unterbäch) (09:26) | |
| 2253 (8m) | |
| Unterbäch (Bergstation) (09:34) |
A winter wonderland in Rothwald – this trail leads through larches up to the Mäderlicka restaurant with views as far as Italy before descending into the Durstbachschlucht gorge. Before starting the journey back, you can make a stop on Wasenalp and enjoy views of the surrounding mountains and the Rhône Valley.
6km520m560m4h 0mTour published by:
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| Spiez (08:38) | |
| IC6 (35m) | |
| Brig (09:13) |
| Brig, Bahnhof (09:20) | |
| 631 (25m) | |
| Rothwald, Ganterwald (09:45) |
Between the hamlet of Rischinen and Aletschbord, you’ll experience nature at its most beautiful – via the hamlet of Egga with views into the valley, the trail continues until Holzji and the observation post. Once at Aletschbord, you can gaze in wonder at several four-thousand-metre peaks and the Great Aletsch Glacier.
7km70m840m3h 0mTour published by:
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Starting from Blatten valley station, this short and easy trail takes you through the snow-covered Rischinu Forest. The trail initially passes through hilly landscapes in the direction of the Gibidum dam. It’s worth a detour for the views alone.
4km240m240m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Spiez (08:38) | |
| IC6 (35m) | |
| Brig (09:13) |
| Brig, Bahnhof (09:20) | |
| 624 (22m) | |
| Blatten b. Naters,Luftseilbahn (09:42) |
