Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Zug 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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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.
10km
640m
640m
5h 20mTour published by:
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| Zug (08:55) | |
| IC (16m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:11) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:16) | |
| VAE (13m) | |
| Rothenthurm (09:29) |
| Rothenthurm, Bahnhof (09:34) | |
| 507 (4m) | |
| Rothenthurm, Altmatt Bahnhof (09:38) |
| Altmatt (09:42) | |
| S31 (5m) | |
| Biberegg (09:47) |
From Eggbergen, an alpine terrace below Rophaien and Schön Chulm, snowshoers can trek through delightful scenery towards Hüenderegg.The reward awaiting them there is a tremendous view of the Urner mountain scenery.
5km480m200m3h 0mTour published by:
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| Zug (09:07) | |
| S2 (41m) | |
| Flüelen (09:48) |
| Flüelen, Hauptplatz (09:51) | |
| 413 (1m) | |
| Altdorf UR, Eggberge/Moosbad (09:52) |
| Flüelen (Talstation Eggberge) (10:00) | |
| PB (9m) | |
| Eggberge (10:09) |
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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| Zug (08:55) | |
| IC (16m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:11) |
| Arth-Goldau, Bahnhof (09:21) | |
| 501 (42m) | |
| Muotathal, Post (10:03) |
The Haldi trail on the sunny alpine terrace above Schattdorf rewards snowshoers with fantastic views of the Urner valley floor. And that’s not all: it is said to have a healing effect.
7km420m420m3h 40mTour published by:
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| Zug (09:07) | |
| S2 (44m) | |
| Altdorf UR (09:51) |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost (09:54) | |
| 412 (11m) | |
| Schattdorf, Dorf (10:05) |
| Schattdorf (Talstation Haldi) (10:10) | |
| PB (5m) | |
| Haldi (10:15) |
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.
5km240m240m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Zug (08:32) | |
| IR70 (19m) | |
| Luzern (08:51) |
| Luzern (09:10) | |
| IRLEX (20m) | |
| Niederrickenbach Station (09:30) |
| Niederrickenbach Talstation (09:40) | |
| PB (8m) | |
| Niederrickenbach Dorf (09:48) |
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.
7km700m400m4h 25mTour published by:
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| Zug (08:34) | |
| S24 (17m) | |
| Thalwil (08:51) |
| Thalwil (08:54) | |
| S8 (13m) | |
| Wädenswil (09:07) |
| Wädenswil (09:10) | |
| S13 (23m) | |
| Einsiedeln (09:33) |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (09:37) | |
| 554 (14m) | |
| Brunni SZ, Rest. Brunni (09:51) |
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.
5km170m170m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Zug (08:55) | |
| IC (16m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:11) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:16) | |
| VAE (13m) | |
| Rothenthurm (09:29) |
| Rothenthurm, Bahnhof (09:32) | |
| 609 (23m) | |
| Oberägeri, Station (09:55) |
| Oberägeri, Station (10:04) | |
| 610 (9m) | |
| Alosen, Raten (10:13) |
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.
6km220m220m2h 35mTour published by:
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| Zug (08:34) | |
| S24 (17m) | |
| Thalwil (08:51) |
| Thalwil (08:54) | |
| S8 (13m) | |
| Wädenswil (09:07) |
| Wädenswil (09:10) | |
| S13 (23m) | |
| Einsiedeln (09:33) |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (09:37) | |
| 556 (17m) | |
| Euthal, Schulhaus (09:54) |
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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| Zug (08:32) | |
| IR70 (19m) | |
| Luzern (08:51) |
| Luzern (08:57) | |
| RE7 (31m) | |
| Schüpfheim (09:28) |
| Schüpfheim, Bahnhof (09:33) | |
| 241 (19m) | |
| Sörenberg, Hirsegg (09:52) |
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 35mTour published by:
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| Zug (08:32) | |
| IR70 (19m) | |
| Luzern (08:51) |
| Luzern, Bahnhof (09:01) | |
| 1 (11m) | |
| Kriens, Zentrum Pilatus (09:12) |
| Kriens (Pilatusbahn) (09:23) | |
| 2516 (30m) | |
| Fräkmüntegg (09:53) |
Landscape: Over a suspension bridge,With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,Onto an alp,With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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