Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Zofingen 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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This moderately challenging snowshoe trail surrounded by pristine nature offers stunning views into the Engelberg Valley, away from the hustle and bustle. It leads from the Maria-Rickenbach pilgrimage site with its famous monastery mainly through the forest and across meadows.
5 km
240 m
240 m
2h 20m
Landscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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| IR15 (32m) | |
| IRLEX (20m) | |
| PB (8m) | |
This easy-going trail, relatively flat, leads from the Luthern Bad place of pilgrimage, past a yurt village and on through the delightful Napf hills. The return leg via Alp Badegg with its views over the Luther valley features the Badbrünnli 'place of power' with its mystical arm and foot baths.
4 km160 m160 m1h 40mLandscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic viewsTour published by:
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Starting in the Luthern Bad place of pilgrimage, the trail follows the Luthern stream through the delightful hills of the Napf region. Alp Badegg offers pleasant views of the Luther valley. A worthwhile place to pause is the Badbrünnli 'place of power' with its mystical arm and foot baths.
4 km260 m260 m2h 5mTour published by:
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| IR27 (13m) | |
| 63 (20m) | |
| S6 (7m) | |
| 282 (18m) | |
The scenic trail connects the Gurnigelpass with the historic Gurnigelbad. The ridge hike to Obere Gurnigel offers magnificent distant views towards the Bernese Oberland, Mittelland and back to the Gantrisch chain.
7 km120 m560 m2h 45mLandscape: Onto a mountain peakTour published by:
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| IR15 (28m) | |
| S44 (21m) | |
| 323 (26m) | |
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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| IR15 (32m) | |
| 1 (11m) | |
| 2516 (30m) | |
Snow-covered landscapes, tranquillity and an impressive natural experience: explore the gently rolling hills between Wasserfallen and the Passwang region in splendid style with a pair of snowshoes.
3 km280 m280 m2h 10mTour published by:
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| S29 (9m) | |
| ICE (16m) | |
| 70 (25m) | |
| 2029 (8m) | |
High above Lake Thun, the trail leads through silent forests and open meadows on its way to Dünzenegg. Your companions are beautiful views of the lake, the Bernese Alps and the Central Plateau. With some traverses and steep, exposed sections, this trail is aimed at snowshoe hikers with some experience.
9 km440 m440 m4h 0mTour published by:
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| IR15 (28m) | |
| ICE (19m) | |
| 25 (10m) | |
| 24 (19m) | |
The Untertrübsee Snowshoe Trail is a wonderful way to explore nature as you wander through the Gerschniwald forest at the foot of the Titlis, leaving your tracks in the fresh powder snow.
4 km150 m150 m1h 40mTour published by:
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| IR27 (32m) | |
| IRLEX (45m) | |
| 303 (3m) | |
| 2533 (4m) | |
The wooden hills of the Gurnigel are an invitation to enjoy panoramic hikes during the winter months. Up on Selibüel, a magnificent 360-degree view awaits of the snow-capped Jura and the snowy Alpine mountain range.
4 km190 m190 m1h 50mTour published by:
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| IR15 (28m) | |
| S44 (21m) | |
| 323 (34m) | |
This enjoyable snowshoe hike along the Mont-Croisin and Mont-Soleil crests will take you between the wind turbines and the solar-power plant, always in sight of the impressive Chasseral massif which dominates the Saint-Imier valley.
8 km200 m240 m3h 10mTour published by:
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| RE24 (7m) | |
| IR55 (39m) | |
| RE4 (25m) | |
| 131 (8m) | |
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