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.
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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.
5km
460m
170m
3h 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.
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) |
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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| Winterthur (08:31) | |
| IC81 (25m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:56) |
| Zürich HB (09:05) | |
| IC2 (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:45) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| S31 (14m) | |
| Biberegg (10:08) |
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 0mTour published by:
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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) |
Up to the Atzmännig and enjoy the views across the beautifully snowy foothills of the Alps – that’s what the Altschwand snowshoe hike offers.
4km100m460m1h 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 (08:39) | |
| S11 (22m) | |
| Zürich Hardbrücke (09:01) |
| Zürich Hardbrücke (09:04) | |
| S15 (34m) | |
| Rüti ZH (09:38) |
| Rüti ZH, Bahnhof (09:45) | |
| 631 (13m) | |
| Eschenbach SG, Dorftreff (09:58) |
| Eschenbach SG, Dorftreff (10:08) | |
| 630 (22m) | |
| Atzmännig, Schutt (10:30) |
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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| Winterthur (08:31) | |
| IC81 (25m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:56) |
| Zürich HB (09:05) | |
| IC2 (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:45) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| IR26 (7m) | |
| Schwyz (10:01) |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (10:07) | |
| 501 (26m) | |
| Muotathal, Post (10:33) |
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.
2km150m150m1h 5mTour published by:
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| Winterthur (08:31) | |
| IC81 (25m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:56) |
| Zürich HB (09:05) | |
| IC2 (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:45) |
| Arth-Goldau RB (09:55) | |
| 81 (39m) | |
| Rigi Kulm (10:34) |
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) |
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,Over a suspension bridge,With panoramic views
Landscape: Over a suspension bridge,With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto an alp,Over a pass,With panoramic views
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