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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| Vitznau (09:15) | |
| 82 (32m) | |
| Rigi Kulm (09:47) |
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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| 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) |
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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| Vitznau, Station (08:35) | |
| 508 (56m) | |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (09:31) |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (09:38) | |
| 501 (25m) | |
| Muotathal, Post (10:03) |
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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| 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) |
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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| 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) |
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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| 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) |
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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| 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) |
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, 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) |
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.
5km240m240m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Vitznau, Station (08:48) | |
| 508 (34m) | |
| Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof (09:22) |
| Küssnacht am Rigi (09:34) | |
| S3 (19m) | |
| Luzern (09:53) |
| Luzern (10:10) | |
| IRLEX (20m) | |
| Niederrickenbach Station (10:30) |
| Niederrickenbach Talstation (10:40) | |
| PB (8m) | |
| Niederrickenbach Dorf (10:48) |
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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| Vitznau, Station (08:48) | |
| 508 (34m) | |
| Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof (09:22) |
| Küssnacht am Rigi (09:34) | |
| S3 (19m) | |
| Luzern (09:53) |
| Luzern, Bahnhof (10:01) | |
| 1 (11m) | |
| Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus (10:12) |
| Kriens (Pilatusbahn) (10:23) | |
| 2516 (30m) | |
| Fräkmüntegg (10:53) |
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
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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