Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Vitznau 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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The circular hike on top of the Rigi offers fascinating views of Lake Lucerne, the Alps of Uri, the cities of Lucerne and Zug, and the lakes of Central Switzerland. From the mountain station, the snowshoe trail leads to Alp Chäserenholz, with views of the Grosse and Kleine Mythen, the landmarks of the Canton of Schwyz.
2km
150m
150m
1h 5mTour published by:
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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.
3km190m190m1h 40mTour published by:
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This trail takes hikers from a bustling winter sports resort to total seclusion in no time at all. At the highest point on the tour lies a hidden gem: the cosy Waldhüttli mountain pub.
7km360m360m3h 25mTour published by:
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This circular route is especially popular with beginners and snowshoe hiking enthusiasts. Discover the sunny side of Muotathal in the southern part of the village and, if you like, make a detour to a spiritual site.
4km220m220m1h 55mTour published by:
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Bridges and views are the stars of this snowshoe trail. Along the way, hikers can take off their snowshoes and enjoy a special experience: the foot suspension bridge in Sattel-Hochstuckli.
10km640m640m5h 20mTour published by:
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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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The Haldi trail on the sunny alpine terrace above Schattdorf rewards snowshoers with fantastic views of the Urner valley floor. And that’s not all: it is said to have a healing effect.
7km420m420m3h 40mTour published by:
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On the sun terrace above Illgau, not far from the cantonal capital of Schwyz, lies a charming landscape of gently rolling hills. The special tranquillity of this area makes it very popular with snowshoe hikers and nature lovers.
9km560m560m4h 40mTour published by:
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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?
7km380m380m3h 15mTour published by:
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The trail from the idyllic Lake Arni to Vorderarni affords views of the Reuss Valley and across the mountains. This trail takes you over easy terrain with gentle ups and downs.
7km380m380m3h 20mTour published by:
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| Vitznau (09:15) | |
| 82 (32m) | |
| Rigi Kulm (09:47) |
| Vitznau (10:09) | |
| 3600 (17m) | |
| Beckenried (See) (10:26) |
| Beckenried (Klewenalpbahn) (11:00) | |
| 2556 (10m) | |
| Klewenalp (11:10) |
| Vitznau, Station (08:35) | |
| 508 (29m) | |
| Brunnen, See/Schiffstation (09:04) |
| Brunnen, See/Schiffstation (09:06) | |
| 504 (3m) | |
| Brunnen, Bahnhof (09:09) |
| Brunnen, Bahnhof (09:14) | |
| 504 (16m) | |
| Morschach, Luftseilbahn (09:30) |
| Morschach Talstat. (Luftseilb) (09:40) | |
| 2580 (8m) | |
| Stoos Bergstat. (Luftseilb) (09:48) |
| Vitznau, Station (08:35) | |
| 508 (56m) | |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (09:31) |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (09:38) | |
| 501 (25m) | |
| Muotathal, Post (10:03) |
| Vitznau, Station (08:35) | |
| 508 (34m) | |
| Brunnen, Bahnhof (09:09) |
| Brunnen (09:20) | |
| S2 (11m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:31) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| S31 (14m) | |
| Biberegg (10:08) |
| Vitznau, Station (08:35) | |
| 508 (56m) | |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (09:31) |
| Schwyz (09:36) | |
| S2 (12m) | |
| Flüelen (09:48) |
| Flüelen, Hauptplatz (09:51) | |
| 413 (1m) | |
| Altdorf UR, Eggberge/Moosbad (09:52) |
| Flüelen (Talstation Eggberge) (10:00) | |
| PB (9m) | |
| Eggberge (10:09) |
| Vitznau, Station (08:35) | |
| 508 (56m) | |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (09:31) |
| Schwyz (09:36) | |
| S2 (15m) | |
| Altdorf UR (09:51) |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost (09:54) | |
| 412 (11m) | |
| Schattdorf, Dorf (10:05) |
| Schattdorf (Talstation Haldi) (10:10) | |
| PB (5m) | |
| Haldi (10:15) |
| Vitznau, Station (08:35) | |
| 508 (56m) | |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (09:31) |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (09:38) | |
| 501 (22m) | |
| Ried (Muotathal), Seilb.Illgau (10:00) |
| Ried (Muotathal) (Seilbahn) (10:05) | |
| PB (3m) | |
| Illgau (Luftseilbahn) (10:08) |
| Illgau Dorf (10:16) | |
| PB (7m) | |
| Oberberg St. Karl (10:23) |
| Vitznau (10:49) | |
| 3600 (52m) | |
| Luzern Bahnhofquai (11:41) |
| Luzern (11:57) | |
| RE7 (31m) | |
| Schüpfheim (12:28) |
| Schüpfheim, Bahnhof (12:33) | |
| 233 (9m) | |
| Hasle LU, Heiligkreuz Kirche (12:42) |
| Vitznau, Station (08:35) | |
| 508 (56m) | |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (09:31) |
| Schwyz (09:36) | |
| S2 (21m) | |
| Erstfeld (09:57) |
| Erstfeld, Bahnhof (10:01) | |
| 401 (7m) | |
| Amsteg, Grund/Seilbahn (10:08) |
| Amsteg (Talstation Arnisee) (10:25) | |
| PB (6m) | |
| Arni UR (10:31) |
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,Onto an alp,With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
Landscape: Over a suspension bridge,With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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