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.
5km
240m
240m
2h 20m
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Zofingen | |
| (32m) | |
| Luzern |
| Luzern | |
| (20m) | |
| Niederrickenbach Station |
| Niederrickenbach Talstation | |
| (8m) | |
| Niederrickenbach Dorf |
Snow crunching underfoot amidst a snowy winter landscape – the range of hills featuring the Napf on the right, a mountain backdrop with the Risetenstock, Schimbrig and Schafmatt on the left. And once you arrive at the First, a welcome Entlebuch-style coffee with schnapps. What more could you ask for?
7km380m380m3h 15mTour published by:
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| Zofingen | |
| (13m) | |
| Nebikon |
| Nebikon, Bahnhof | |
| (18m) | |
| Willisau, Bahnhof |
| Willisau | |
| (11m) | |
| Wolhusen |
| Wolhusen | |
| (10m) | |
| Hasle LU |
| Hasle LU, Bahnhof | |
| (9m) | |
| Hasle LU, Heiligkreuz Kirche |
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.
3km180m180m1h 35mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Zofingen | |
| (32m) | |
| Luzern |
| Luzern, Bahnhof | |
| (10m) | |
| Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus |
| Kriens (Pilatusbahn) | |
| (30m) | |
| Fräkmüntegg |
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.
7km120m560m2h 45mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak
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| Zofingen | |
| (28m) | |
| Bern |
| Bern | |
| (21m) | |
| Thurnen |
| Thurnen, Bahnhof | |
| (26m) | |
| Gurnigel, Bad |
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.
3km280m280m2h 10mTour published by:
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| Zofingen | |
| (9m) | |
| Olten |
| Olten | |
| (16m) | |
| Liestal |
| Liestal, Bahnhof | |
| (25m) | |
| Reigoldswil, Dorfplatz |
| Reigoldswil (Wasserfallenbahn) | |
| (8m) | |
| Wasserfallen |
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.
9km440m440m4h 0mTour published by:
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| Zofingen | |
| (28m) | |
| Bern |
| Bern | |
| (19m) | |
| Thun |
| Thun, Bahnhof | |
| (16m) | |
| Oberhofen a. T., Längenschach. |
| Oberhofen a. T., Längenschach. | |
| (16m) | |
| Schwanden (Sigriswil), Säge |
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.
4km150m150m1h 40mTour published by:
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| Zofingen | |
| (32m) | |
| Luzern |
| Luzern | |
| (45m) | |
| Engelberg |
| Engelberg, Bahnhof | |
| (2m) | |
| Engelberg, Titlisbahn |
| Engelberg (Talstation Titlis) | |
| (4m) | |
| Gerschnialp |
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.
4km190m190m1h 50mTour published by:
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| Zofingen | |
| (28m) | |
| Bern |
| Bern | |
| (21m) | |
| Thurnen |
| Thurnen, Bahnhof | |
| (34m) | |
| Gurnigel, Stierenhütte |
This somewhat more challenging tour leads through the stunning landscape beneath the Schrattenfluh and its striking karst formations. The hike ends at the Chlushütte (mountain hut), located at the foot of the Böli, where incredible panoramic views across the Brienzer Rothorn range and the Bernese Alps await you.
11km760m760m6h 0mTour published by:
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| Zofingen | |
| (13m) | |
| Nebikon |
| Nebikon, Bahnhof | |
| (18m) | |
| Willisau, Bahnhof |
| Willisau | |
| (11m) | |
| Wolhusen |
| Wolhusen | |
| (15m) | |
| Schüpfheim |
| Schüpfheim, Bahnhof | |
| (19m) | |
| Sörenberg, Hirsegg |
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.
8km200m240m3h 10mTour published by:
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| Zofingen | |
| (7m) | |
| Olten |
| Olten | |
| (41m) | |
| Biel/Bienne |
| Biel/Bienne | |
| (25m) | |
| St-Imier |
| St-Imier, gare | |
| (8m) | |
| Mont-Crosin, col |
