Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Weggis 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.
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150m
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| Weggis, Dorfplatz (08:57) | |
| 508 (9m) | |
| Vitznau, Station (09:06) |
| Vitznau (09:15) | |
| 82 (32m) | |
| Rigi Kulm (09:47) |
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 20m
Landscape: Over a suspension bridge,With panoramic views
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| Weggis, Dorfplatz (08:33) | |
| 508 (21m) | |
| Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof (08:54) |
| Küssnacht am Rigi (09:00) | |
| VAE (29m) | |
| Rothenthurm (09:29) |
| Rothenthurm, Bahnhof (09:34) | |
| 507 (4m) | |
| Rothenthurm, Altmatt Bahnhof (09:38) |
| Altmatt (09:42) | |
| S31 (5m) | |
| Biberegg (09:47) |
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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| Weggis, Dorfplatz (08:33) | |
| 508 (21m) | |
| Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof (08:54) |
| Küssnacht am Rigi (09:00) | |
| VAE (11m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:11) |
| Arth-Goldau, Bahnhof (09:21) | |
| 501 (42m) | |
| Muotathal, Post (10:03) |
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 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Weggis, Dorfplatz (08:33) | |
| 508 (21m) | |
| Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof (08:54) |
| Küssnacht am Rigi (09:00) | |
| VAE (11m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:11) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:28) | |
| S2 (20m) | |
| 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) |
Discover the wildly romantic side of winter high above the Ägerital valley on the highest snowshoe trail in the canton of Zug, traverse snow-capped forests, and gaze out on the Säntis from the Central Swiss Alps.
5km170m170m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Weggis, Dorfplatz (08:33) | |
| 508 (21m) | |
| Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof (08:54) |
| Küssnacht am Rigi (09:00) | |
| VAE (29m) | |
| Rothenthurm (09:29) |
| Rothenthurm, Bahnhof (09:32) | |
| 609 (23m) | |
| Oberägeri, Station (09:55) |
| Oberägeri, Station (10:04) | |
| 610 (9m) | |
| Alosen, Raten (10:13) |
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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| Weggis, Dorfplatz (08:57) | |
| 508 (1h 8m) | |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (10:05) |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (10:13) | |
| 505 (25m) | |
| Rickenbach SZ, Oberberg (10:38) |
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 40mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Weggis, Dorfplatz (08:33) | |
| 508 (21m) | |
| Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof (08:54) |
| Küssnacht am Rigi (09:00) | |
| VAE (11m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:11) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:28) | |
| S2 (23m) | |
| 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) |
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 25mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Weggis, Dorfplatz (08:33) | |
| 508 (21m) | |
| Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof (08:54) |
| Küssnacht am Rigi (09:00) | |
| VAE (11m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:11) |
| Arth-Goldau, Bahnhof (09:21) | |
| 501 (33m) | |
| Schwyz, Stoosbahn (09:54) |
| Schwyz Stoosbahn (Talstation) (10:10) | |
| 2577 (7m) | |
| Stoos SZ (10:17) |
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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| Weggis, Dorfplatz (08:57) | |
| 508 (46m) | |
| Brunnen, Bahnhof (09:43) |
| Brunnen (10:06) | |
| IR26 (11m) | |
| Altdorf UR (10:17) |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost (10:21) | |
| 408 (7m) | |
| Attinghausen, Seilbahn (10:28) |
| Attinghausen (Luftseilbahn) (10:30) | |
| PB (15m) | |
| Brüsti (10:45) |
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 35mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Weggis, Dorfplatz (08:33) | |
| 508 (21m) | |
| Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof (08:54) |
| Küssnacht am Rigi (09:01) | |
| VAE (20m) | |
| Luzern (09:21) |
| Luzern, Bahnhof (09:31) | |
| 1 (11m) | |
| Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus (09:42) |
| Kriens (Pilatusbahn) (09:53) | |
| 2516 (30m) | |
| Fräkmüntegg (10:23) |
