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.
2 km
150 m
150 m
1h 5mTour published by:
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| 509 (2m) | |
| PB (10m) | |
| 82 (12m) | |
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.
10 km640 m640 m5h 20m
Landscape: Over a suspension bridge, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| 508 (22m) | |
| S3 (12m) | |
| S31 (14m) | |
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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| 508 (9m) | |
| 3600 (17m) | |
| 2556 (10m) | |
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.
7 km360 m360 m3h 25mLandscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| 508 (41m) | |
| 504 (3m) | |
| 504 (16m) | |
| 2580 (8m) | |
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.
4 km220 m220 m1h 55mTour published by:
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| 508 (21m) | |
| VAE (11m) | |
| 501 (42m) | |
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.
9 km560 m560 m4h 40mTour published by:
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| 508 (22m) | |
| S3 (22m) | |
| 505 (25m) | |
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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| EV (10m) | |
| 3600 (27m) | |
| 1 (12m) | |
| 2516 (30m) | |
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.
5 km480 m200 m3h 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| 508 (22m) | |
| S3 (12m) | |
| IR26 (20m) | |
| 413 (1m) | |
| PB (9m) | |
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.
5 km170 m170 m2h 5mTour published by:
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| 508 (21m) | |
| VAE (29m) | |
| 609 (23m) | |
| 610 (9m) | |
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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| EV (10m) | |
| 3600 (27m) | |
| RE7 (31m) | |
| 233 (9m) | |
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