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.
5km
240m
240m
2h 20mTour published by:
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| Stans (08:48) | |
| S4 (4m) | |
| Dallenwil (08:52) |
| Niederrickenbach Talstation (09:10) | |
| PB (8m) | |
| Niederrickenbach Dorf (09:18) |
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?
5km300m300m2h 40mTour published by:
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| Stans (09:24) | |
| IRLEX (29m) | |
| Engelberg (09:53) |
| Engelberg, Bahnhof (09:55) | |
| 304 (3m) | |
| Engelberg, Titlisbahn (09:58) |
| Engelberg (Talst. Kabinenb.) (10:00) | |
| 2534 (10m) | |
| Trübsee (10:10) |
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.
4km150m150m1h 40mTour published by:
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| Stans (09:24) | |
| IRLEX (29m) | |
| Engelberg (09:53) |
| Engelberg (Talstation Titlis) (10:10) | |
| 2533 (4m) | |
| Gerschnialp (10:14) |
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.
3km190m190m1h 40mTour published by:
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| Stans (09:24) | |
| IRLEX (29m) | |
| Engelberg (09:53) |
| Engelberg, Bahnhof (09:55) | |
| 304 (3m) | |
| Engelberg, Titlisbahn (09:58) |
| Engelberg, Titlisbahn (10:05) | |
| 302 (10m) | |
| Engelberg, Fürenalpbahn (10:15) |
| Engelberg (Fürenalp Bahn) (10:20) | |
| PB (6m) | |
| Fürenalp (10:26) |
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.
3km180m180m1h 35mTour published by:
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| Stans (08:34) | |
| IRLEX (15m) | |
| Luzern (08:49) |
| Luzern, Bahnhof (08:54) | |
| 1 (11m) | |
| Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus (09:05) |
| Kriens (Pilatusbahn) (09:16) | |
| 2516 (30m) | |
| Fräkmüntegg (09:46) |
This somewhat more challenging tour leads through the stunning landscape beneath the Schrattenfluh and its striking karst formations. The hike ends at the Chlushütte (mountain hut), located at the foot of the Böli, where incredible panoramic views across the Brienzer Rothorn range and the Bernese Alps await you.
11km760m760m6h 0mTour published by:
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| Stans (08:34) | |
| IRLEX (15m) | |
| Luzern (08:49) |
| Luzern (08:57) | |
| RE7 (31m) | |
| Schüpfheim (09:28) |
| Schüpfheim, Bahnhof (09:33) | |
| 241 (19m) | |
| Sörenberg, Hirsegg (09:52) |
From Eggbergen, an alpine terrace below Rophaien and Schön Chulm, snowshoers can trek through delightful scenery towards Hüenderegg.The reward awaiting them there is a tremendous view of the Urner mountain scenery.
5km480m200m3h 0mTour published by:
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| Stans, Bahnhof (09:22) | |
| 310 (41m) | |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof West (10:03) |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost (10:08) | |
| 402 (3m) | |
| Altdorf UR, Telldenkmal (10:11) |
| Altdorf UR, Telldenkmal (10:14) | |
| 401 (3m) | |
| Altdorf UR, Eggberge/Moosbad (10:17) |
| Flüelen (Talstation Eggberge) (10:30) | |
| PB (9m) | |
| Eggberge (10:39) |
Here you feel as if you are in the far north: to reach the Jänzi, you snowshoe through the varied winter landscape of the Langis-Glaubenberg area. Once you have arrived at the top you can look forward to a magnificent 360-degree panorama of the surrounding mountain scenery and Sarnen Valley.
12km580m580m5h 40mTour published by:
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| Stans, Bahnhof (09:28) | |
| 312 (28m) | |
| Sarnen, Bahnhof (09:56) |
| Sarnen, Bahnhof (10:16) | |
| 344 (31m) | |
| Langis (10:47) |
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!
3km110m110m1h 10mTour published by:
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| Stans (08:48) | |
| S4 (9m) | |
| Wolfenschiessen (08:57) |
| Wolfenschiessen, Bahnhof (09:37) | |
| 331 (14m) | |
| Oberrickenbach, Talstat. LFCH (09:51) |
| Fell (10:00) | |
| PB (10m) | |
| Chrüzhütte (10:10) |
Snowshoeing through nature's hushed stillness, under firs laden with fresh snow, in Brüsti near the Chulm mountains. The icing on the cake: a beautiful view stretching far down the Urner Reuss valley.
4km300m300m2h 25mTour published by:
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| Stans, Bahnhof (09:22) | |
| 310 (41m) | |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof West (10:03) |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost (10:21) | |
| 408 (7m) | |
| Attinghausen, Seilbahn (10:28) |
| Attinghausen (Luftseilbahn) (10:30) | |
| PB (15m) | |
| Brüsti (10:45) |
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
Landscape: Along the water,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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