Discover a winter wonderland on these snowshoe hikes, all easily reachable from Zurich by public transport. Snow-covered forests, wide alpine plateaus, and scenic routes offer memorable experiences in the heart of the Alps.
To make planning easier, the hikes below are sorted by travel time from Zurich. Explore the map to find all snowshoe hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities accessible from anywhere in Switzerland.
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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.
7km
700m
400m
4h 25m
Landscape: Onto a mountain peak,Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Zürich HB (08:43) | |
| S25 (17m) | |
| Wädenswil (09:00) |
| Wädenswil (09:10) | |
| S13 (23m) | |
| Einsiedeln (09:33) |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (09:37) | |
| 554 (14m) | |
| Brunni SZ, Rest. Brunni (09:51) |
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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| Zürich HB (08:43) | |
| S25 (17m) | |
| Wädenswil (09:00) |
| Wädenswil (09:10) | |
| S13 (23m) | |
| Einsiedeln (09:33) |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (09:37) | |
| 556 (17m) | |
| Euthal, Schulhaus (09:54) |
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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| Zürich HB (08:39) | |
| S15 (29m) | |
| Rüti ZH (09:08) |
| Rüti ZH, Bahnhof (09:30) | |
| 885 (28m) | |
| Atzmännig, Schutt (09:58) |
This snowshoe tour is made to enjoy the peace and quiet of the Niederurnertäli valley in winter. The snow-covered Alpine meadows, gnarled maple trees and stunning views of the Glarus region in this glacier valley are very appealing.
6km380m380m3h 15mTour published by:
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| Zürich HB (08:43) | |
| S25 (42m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (09:25) |
| Ziegelbrücke, Bahnhof Süd (09:34) | |
| 511 (4m) | |
| Niederurnen, Ochsenplatz (09:38) |
| Niederurnen (10:00) | |
| PB (10m) | |
| Morgenholz (10:10) |
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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| Zürich HB (08:33) | |
| EC (43m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:16) |
| Arth-Goldau, Bahnhof (09:21) | |
| 501 (42m) | |
| Muotathal, Post (10:03) |
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 20mLandscape: Over a suspension bridge,With panoramic views
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| Zürich HB (08:33) | |
| EC (43m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:16) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| S31 (14m) | |
| Biberegg (10:08) |
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 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,With panoramic views
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| Zürich HB (08:33) | |
| EC (26m) | |
| Zug (08:59) |
| 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) |
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 40mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Zürich HB (08:33) | |
| EC (26m) | |
| Zug (08:59) |
| 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) |
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 0mLandscape: Onto an alp,Over a pass,With panoramic views
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| Zürich HB (08:37) | |
| IC1 (1h 7m) | |
| Gossau SG (09:44) |
| Gossau SG (09:51) | |
| S23 (7m) | |
| Herisau (09:58) |
| Herisau, Bahnhof (10:08) | |
| 171 (12m) | |
| Schwellbrunn, Dorf (10:20) |
