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.
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.
8.0km
440m
440m
4h 0mTour published by:
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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.
4.0km100m460m1h 50mTour published by:
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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.
9.0km660m740m5h 15mTour 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.
7.0km320m680m3h 30mTour published by:
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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.
7.0km280m280m2h 55mTour published by:
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Breathtaking views and breathtaking climbs: Hikers on showshoes with a very good level of fitness can enjoy this varied route between Kronberg and Säntis.
5.0km460m170m3h 0mTour published by:
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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.
6.0km740m70m3h 50mTour published by:
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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.
6.0km220m220m2h 35mTour published by:
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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.
5.0km170m170m2h 5mTour 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.
10.0km640m640m5h 20mTour published by:
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| Winterthur | |
| (36m) | |
| Gossau SG |
| Gossau SG | |
| (7m) | |
| Herisau |
| Herisau, Bahnhof | |
| (12m) | |
| Schwellbrunn, Dorf |
| Winterthur | |
| (54m) | |
| Wald ZH |
| Wald ZH, Bahnhof | |
| (16m) | |
| Atzmännig, Schutt |
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| Winterthur | |
| (17m) | |
| Wil SG |
| Wil SG | |
| (22m) | |
| Wattwil |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof | |
| (18m) | |
| Hemberg, Dorf |
| Winterthur | |
| (54m) | |
| Wald ZH |
| Wald ZH, Bahnhof | |
| (16m) | |
| Atzmännig, Schutt |
| Winterthur | |
| (44m) | |
| St. Gallen |
| St. Gallen | |
| (30m) | |
| Sammelplatz |
| Winterthur | |
| (36m) | |
| Gossau SG |
| Gossau SG | |
| (22m) | |
| Urnäsch |
| Urnäsch, Bahnhof | |
| (23m) | |
| Schwägalp, Säntis-Schwebebahn |
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| Winterthur | |
| (36m) | |
| Gossau SG |
| Gossau SG | |
| (27m) | |
| Jakobsbad |
| Jakobsbad (Kronbergbahn) | |
| (10m) | |
| Kronberg |
| Winterthur | |
| (24m) | |
| Zürich HB |
| Zürich HB | |
| (19m) | |
| Wädenswil |
| Wädenswil | |
| (24m) | |
| Einsiedeln |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof | |
| (13m) | |
| Euthal, Schulhaus |
| Winterthur | |
| (19m) | |
| Zürich HB |
| Zürich HB | |
| (27m) | |
| Zug |
| Zug, Metalli/Bahnhof | |
| (25m) | |
| Oberägeri, Station |
| Oberägeri, Station | |
| (9m) | |
| Alosen, Raten |
| Winterthur | |
| (24m) | |
| Zürich HB |
| Zürich HB | |
| (19m) | |
| Wädenswil |
| Wädenswil | |
| (16m) | |
| Biberbrugg |
| Biberbrugg | |
| (9m) | |
| Biberegg |
Landscape: Onto an alp, Over a pass, With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic views, Over a suspension bridge
Landscape: With panoramic views, Over a suspension bridge
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