Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Aarau by public transport. From easy panoramic walks to longer alpine routes, there’s something for every level of winter hiker.
The destinations below are sorted by travel time from Aarau to make planning easier. Be sure to check the map to explore all winter hikes and thousands of other outdoor activities reachable from any starting point in Switzerland.
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Grey below, luminous blue above: it’s time for Mount Weissenstein. Those sick of the fog can enjoy a winter hike on Solothurn’s local mountain, which offers splendid views of the Swiss Plateau to Mount Säntis and Mont Blanc.
4 km
90 m
90 m
1h 15m
Landscape: With panoramic views
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| IC5 (28m) | |
| EV1 (20m) | |
| 2026 (12m) | |
This winter walk, which starts in the village of Prés-d’Orvin, will take you onto the Chasseral ridge at a height of 1,288 m where a magnificent panorama over Lake Neuchâtel, the plateau and the Alpine chain awaits you.
9 km300 m300 m3h 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| IC5 (44m) | |
| 70 (27m) | |
The journey from the town of Zug into the open countryside takes just eight minutes. The Zugerberg circuit through the high moorlands offers much more than just a phenomenal view of the town, Lake Zug, and the surrounding mountain landscape.
9 km240 m240 m3h 0mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| IC5 (25m) | |
| IC2 (24m) | |
| 603 (12m) | |
| 2566 (8m) | |
This winter hiking trail takes you to the most scenic lookout points around Aeschi. Several benches invite you to linger and admire the views. The ever-changing views of the Frutigtal valley, Mount Niesen, Lake Thun and the peaks above the fog line are without equal.
6 km200 m200 m2h 10mLandscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park
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| RE12 (11m) | |
| IC61 (1h 5m) | |
| 62 (9m) | |
Combining the contemplation and baroque splendour of Einsiedeln Abbey with the wintry hush and scenic beauty of Lake Sihl, this panoramic hike also offers views of the Etzel and the Ybrig mountains.
8 km140 m140 m2h 40mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| IC5 (25m) | |
| IR35 (19m) | |
| S13 (24m) | |
| 551 (2m) | |
Romantic winter hiking trail high above Lake Thun, leading past the cantonal recuperation clinic and through glittering winter forests. Enjoy expansive views of the Bernese Alps above the fog line.
9 km240 m240 m3h 0mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| S11 (7m) | |
| IC (51m) | |
| 31 (20m) | |
Engelberg’s Grotto Trail leads to the «End of the World». This high-altitude path takes walkers through a snowy landscape with views of Engelberg, past the famous «seven springs», and on to the Lourdes grotto and Horbis.
6 km170 m170 m2h 5mTour published by:
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| RE12 (11m) | |
| IR26 (35m) | |
| IRLEX (43m) | |
This fascinating panorama trail follows the route of the old Rigi Scheidegg Railway on flat terrain as far as Unterstetten, then continues on a gentle incline to Rigi Scheidegg.
7 km220 m20 m2h 20mTour published by:
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| IC5 (25m) | |
| IC2 (40m) | |
| 81 (8m) | |
| PB (6m) | |
On this winter hiking trail, you can escape the fog and enjoy the mystical mood in the open landscape of the upland moor, the largest in Switzerland. It lies in a high valley where the Biber river flows in its natural bed.
7 km50 m50 m2h 5mTour published by:
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| IC5 (25m) | |
| IC2 (40m) | |
| S31 (17m) | |
A revolving gondola, a foot suspension bridge and a spectacular view of the Schwyz basin, the surrounding mountains and lakes – the Engelstock Circuit Trail offers a leisurely hike full of variety.
5 km220 m220 m1h 50mTour published by:
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| IC5 (25m) | |
| IC2 (40m) | |
| S31 (10m) | |
| GB (8m) | |
