Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from St. Gallen 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 St. Gallen. Explore the map to find all snowshoe hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities accessible from anywhere in Switzerland.
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.
8.0km
440m
440m
4h 0mTour 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.
7.0km280m280m2h 55mTour 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.
9.0km660m740m5h 15mTour published by:
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This circular tour leads you over the dreamy Bachers holiday village on Fähnerenspitz, one of the most beautiful vantage points in the Appenzellerland.
8.0km620m620m4h 40mTour published by:
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This tour is suitable for snowshoe enthusiasts with an average level of fitness, who are looking for traditional landscapes, beautiful Appenzeller farmhouses and a fantastic panorama. The most beautiful section of the hike: the walk over the «Mäder», a sheltered hill moor.
6.0km400m400m3h 15mTour published by:
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Breathtaking views and breathtaking climbs: Hikers on showshoes with a very good level of fitness can enjoy this varied route between Kronberg and Säntis.
5.0km460m170m3h 0mTour published by:
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From the bottom to the top, a direct route to Kronberg: Snowshoe enthusiasts with a very good level of fitness will find the challenge they are looking for here. This sunny route promises quietness and solitude. Arrived on Kronberg, a beautiful panorama opens up right into the lowlands and Lake Constance.
6.0km740m70m3h 50mTour published by:
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This circular trail on Ebenalp is particularly suitable for beginners on snowshoes – or as a less strenuous, enjoyable hike with plenty of views. With good visibility the panorama stretches over Lake Constance to the Black Forest.
1.0km100m100m40mTour published by:
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Discovering quietly the mystical natural landscape on Alp Sellamatt – this trail makes it possible. In the lap of the Churfirsten you can enjoy the wonderful view up to the seven summits and over to Alpstein.
5.0km260m260m2h 25mTour published by:
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On the sunny side of Wildhaus – with a spectacular view to the Churfirsten – this round trip leads from Wildhaus up to the high plateau of Gamplüt and the Alp Fros on the foothills of Schafberg at Wildhaus.
4.0km300m300m2h 20mTour published by:
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| St. Gallen | |
| (8m) | |
| Herisau |
| Herisau, Bahnhof | |
| (12m) | |
| Schwellbrunn, Dorf |
| St. Gallen | |
| (30m) | |
| Sammelplatz |
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| St. Gallen | |
| (26m) | |
| Wattwil |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof | |
| (18m) | |
| Hemberg, Dorf |
| St. Gallen | |
| (36m) | |
| Appenzell |
| Appenzell | |
| (4m) | |
| Weissbad |
| Weissbad, Bahnhof | |
| (7m) | |
| Brülisau, Kastenbahn |
| St. Gallen | |
| (36m) | |
| Appenzell |
| Appenzell | |
| (4m) | |
| Weissbad |
| Weissbad, Bahnhof | |
| (7m) | |
| Brülisau, Kastenbahn |
| St. Gallen | |
| (10m) | |
| Herisau |
| Herisau | |
| (15m) | |
| Urnäsch |
| Urnäsch, Bahnhof | |
| (23m) | |
| Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn |
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| St. Gallen | |
| (10m) | |
| Herisau |
| Herisau | |
| (20m) | |
| Jakobsbad |
| Jakobsbad (Kronbergbahn) | |
| (10m) | |
| Kronberg |
| St. Gallen | |
| (36m) | |
| Appenzell |
| Appenzell | |
| (12m) | |
| Wasserauen |
| Wasserauen (Ebenalpbahn) | |
| (6m) | |
| Ebenalp |
| St. Gallen | |
| (26m) | |
| Wattwil |
| Wattwil | |
| (15m) | |
| Nesslau-Neu St. Johann |
| Nesslau-Neu St.Johann, Bahnhof | |
| (14m) | |
| Alt St. Johann, Dorf |
| Alt St. Johann (Sellamattbahn) | |
| (7m) | |
| Alp Sellamatt |
| St. Gallen | |
| (26m) | |
| Wattwil |
| Wattwil | |
| (15m) | |
| Nesslau-Neu St. Johann |
| Nesslau-Neu St.Johann, Bahnhof | |
| (29m) | |
| Wildhaus, Dorf |
Landscape: Onto an alp, Over a pass, With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic views, Over a suspension bridge
Landscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic views
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