Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Winterthur by public transport. Snow-covered forests, wide alpine plateaus, and scenic routes offer memorable experiences in the heart of the Alps.
To make planning easier, the hikes below are sorted by travel time from Winterthur. Explore the map to find all snowshoe hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities accessible from anywhere in Switzerland.
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Up to the Atzmännig and enjoy the views across the beautifully snowy foothills of the Alps – that’s what the Altschwand snowshoe hike offers.
4km
100m
460m
1h 50mTour published by:
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At the top of Atzmännig, an exciting ridge trail between the Toggenburg and the Zurich Oberland with views over the rolling Alpine foothills awaits snowshoers.
7km320m680m3h 30mTour published by:
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| Winterthur (08:43) | |
| S26 (54m) | |
| Wald ZH (09:37) |
| Wald ZH, Bahnhof (09:42) | |
| 885 (16m) | |
| Atzmännig, Schutt (09:58) |
Breathtaking views and breathtaking climbs: Hikers on showshoes with a very good level of fitness can enjoy this varied route between Kronberg and Säntis.
5km460m170m3h 0m
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,Over a suspension bridge,With panoramic views
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From the bottom to the top, a direct route to Kronberg: Snowshoe enthusiasts with a very good level of fitness will find the challenge they are looking for here. This sunny route promises quietness and solitude. Arrived on Kronberg, a beautiful panorama opens up right into the lowlands and Lake Constance.
6km740m70m3h 50mTour published by:
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| Winterthur (08:38) | |
| IR13 (36m) | |
| Gossau SG (09:14) |
| Gossau SG (09:21) | |
| S23 (27m) | |
| Jakobsbad (09:48) |
| Jakobsbad (Kronbergbahn) (10:00) | |
| 2725 (10m) | |
| Kronberg (10:10) |
Quietly exploring Appenzell’s rolling countryside: from Schwellbrunn, highest-located village in Ausserrhoden, the trail leads across a ridge with views of the hills, to the Alpstein mountain range with the Säntis Mountain and Lake Constance. Afterwards you delve into the forest and hike downhill.
8km440m440m4h 0mLandscape: Onto an alp,Over a pass,With panoramic views
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| Winterthur (08:38) | |
| IR13 (36m) | |
| Gossau SG (09:14) |
| Gossau SG (09:21) | |
| S23 (7m) | |
| Herisau (09:28) |
| Herisau, Bahnhof (10:08) | |
| 171 (12m) | |
| Schwellbrunn, Dorf (10:20) |
This tour through the snowy hills of the Appenzeller countryside is particularly suitable for beginners and snowshoe enthusiasts who want to take things easy. The ascent is rewarded with circular views, which stretch right to the peaks of the Vorarlberg.
7km280m280m2h 55mTour published by:
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| Winterthur (08:38) | |
| IR13 (44m) | |
| St. Gallen (09:22) |
| St. Gallen (09:52) | |
| S21 (30m) | |
| Sammelplatz (10:22) |
This snowshoe hike crosses remote yet busy areas, overseen in silence by the two Mythen peaks. It's well worth stopping along the way to admire the magnificent views of the Schwyz mountains and landscape.
7km700m400m4h 25mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Winterthur (08:31) | |
| IC81 (25m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:56) |
| Zürich HB (09:12) | |
| IR35 (19m) | |
| Wädenswil (09:31) |
| Wädenswil (09:34) | |
| S13 (24m) | |
| Einsiedeln (09:58) |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (10:03) | |
| 554 (14m) | |
| Brunni SZ, Rest. Brunni (10:17) |
You don't need to be in peak condition to enjoy this snowshoe hike through remote areas, but watch out: the view of the Chli Aubrig could whet your appetite for more challenging tours.
6km220m220m2h 35mTour published by:
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| Winterthur (08:31) | |
| IC81 (25m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:56) |
| Zürich HB (09:12) | |
| IR35 (19m) | |
| Wädenswil (09:31) |
| Wädenswil (09:34) | |
| S13 (24m) | |
| Einsiedeln (09:58) |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (10:03) | |
| 555 (17m) | |
| Euthal, Schulhaus (10:20) |
Trudge over the wonderful Gössigenhöchi, the view wanders into the Thur valley and from Lake Constance to Lake Zurich: The tour from the elevated health resort Hemberg to Ennetbühl is right up the street of those who like untouched landscapes. Your constant companion is the Säntis, the highest mountain in the Alpstein region.
9km660m740m5h 15mTour published by:
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| Winterthur (08:38) | |
| IR13 (36m) | |
| Gossau SG (09:14) |
| Gossau SG (09:21) | |
| S23 (22m) | |
| Urnäsch (09:43) |
| Urnäsch, Bahnhof (09:47) | |
| 791 (23m) | |
| Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn (10:10) |
| Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn (10:31) | |
| 792 (11m) | |
| Ennetbühl, Dorf (10:42) |
Plenty of sunshine, magnificent countryside, and panoramic views of the Leistchamm, the jagged Churfirsten, and the Toggenburg are among the highlights the trail from Arvenbüel to Vorder Höhi has to offer. After snowshoeing through sparse forest and over snowy Alpine meadows, the cosy, little mountain inn invites you to relax and refuel.
9km520m520m4h 25mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Winterthur (08:31) | |
| IC81 (25m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:56) |
| Zürich HB (09:12) | |
| IR35 (46m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (09:58) |
| Ziegelbrücke, Bahnhof Süd (10:04) | |
| 650 (33m) | |
| Arvenbüel, Arven (10:37) |
