Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Stans 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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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.
5 km
240 m
240 m
2h 20m
Landscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| IRLEX (6m) | |
| PB (8m) | |
The Untertrübsee Snowshoe Trail is a wonderful way to explore nature as you wander through the Gerschniwald forest at the foot of the Titlis, leaving your tracks in the fresh powder snow.
4 km150 m150 m1h 40mTour published by:
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| IRLEX (27m) | |
| 303 (3m) | |
| 2533 (4m) | |
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.
3 km190 m190 m1h 40mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak, Onto an alp, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| 311 (19m) | |
| 2556 (10m) | |
High above Engelberg, the Obertrübsee Snowshoe Trail awaits nature-loving ramblers and ambitious athletes alike. Can there be a more wonderful feeling than leaving traces in the fresh powder snow as you wander up hill and down dale, through tranquil forests?
5 km300 m300 m2h 40mLandscape: Along the water, Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| IRLEX (27m) | |
| 303 (3m) | |
| 2534 (10m) | |
The Bannalp is a secret gem in the Engelberg Valley. This high valley with the peaceful Bannalp reservoir at its centre is surrounded by the mighty Gross Walenstock, Klein Walenstock and Bietstock peaks. Close by, the circular walk up to the Urnerstaffel begins. Snowshoe hikers can enjoy wonderful views!
3 km110 m110 m1h 10mTour published by:
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| IRLEX (10m) | |
| 331 (14m) | |
| PB (10m) | |
The Grotzli Trail on the Fürenalp whisks you away to a place of tranquillity where you can forget the hustle and bustle and simply enjoy nature.
3 km190 m190 m1h 40mTour published by:
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| IRLEX (29m) | |
| 302 (12m) | |
| PB (6m) | |
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?
7 km380 m380 m3h 15mTour published by:
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| IRLEX (15m) | |
| RE7 (31m) | |
| 233 (9m) | |
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.
3 km180 m180 m1h 35mLandscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| S4 (13m) | |
| 21 (10m) | |
| 2516 (30m) | |
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.
4 km180 m180 m1h 55mTour published by:
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| 312 (22m) | |
| 343 (27m) | |
| 2525 (20m) | |
Above the car-free sun terrace Melchsee-Frutt, the snowshoe trail on the Gumm promises magnificent views of the Central Swiss and Bernese Alps.
13 km480 m480 m5h 35mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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