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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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 km
440 m
440 m
4h 0m
Landscape: Onto an alp, Over a pass, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| IC1 (36m) | |
| S23 (7m) | |
| 171 (12m) | |
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 km660 m740 m5h 15mTour published by:
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| IR13 (17m) | |
| S9 (22m) | |
| 780 (18m) | |
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 km280 m280 m2h 55mTour published by:
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| IR13 (44m) | |
| S21 (30m) | |
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 km100 m460 m1h 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.
7 km320 m680 m3h 30mTour published by:
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| S26 (54m) | |
| 885 (16m) | |
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 20mLandscape: Over a suspension bridge, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| S11 (19m) | |
| IC2 (40m) | |
| S31 (14m) | |
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 km740 m70 m3h 50mTour published by:
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| IR13 (36m) | |
| S23 (27m) | |
| 2725 (10m) | |
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 km460 m170 m3h 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak, Over a suspension bridge, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| IR13 (36m) | |
| S23 (22m) | |
| 791 (23m) | |
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.
7 km700 m400 m4h 25mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak, Onto an alp, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| S8 (24m) | |
| IR35 (19m) | |
| S13 (24m) | |
| 554 (14m) | |
This circular tour leads you over the dreamy Bachers holiday village on Fähnerenspitz, one of the most beautiful vantage points in the Appenzellerland.
8 km620 m620 m4h 40mLandscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| IR13 (36m) | |
| S23 (44m) | |
| 192 (7m) | |
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