Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Baden 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 Baden 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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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 km
240 m
240 m
3h 0m
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Baden (08:30) | |
| IR36 (19m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:49) |
| Zürich HB (09:05) | |
| IC2 (24m) | |
| Zug (09:29) |
| Zug, Metalli/Bahnhof (09:38) | |
| 603 (12m) | |
| Zug, Schönegg (09:50) |
| Schönegg (09:56) | |
| 2566 (8m) | |
| Zugerberg (10:04) |
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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| Baden (08:30) | |
| IR36 (19m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:49) |
| Zürich HB (09:05) | |
| IC2 (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:45) |
| Arth-Goldau RB (09:55) | |
| 81 (8m) | |
| Kräbel (10:03) |
| Kräbel (Talstation Scheidegg) (10:05) | |
| PB (6m) | |
| Rigi Scheidegg (10:11) |
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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| Baden (08:30) | |
| IR36 (19m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:49) |
| Zürich HB (09:05) | |
| IC2 (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:45) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| S31 (17m) | |
| Rothenthurm (10:11) |
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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| Baden (08:30) | |
| IR36 (19m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:49) |
| Zürich HB (09:05) | |
| IC2 (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:45) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| S31 (10m) | |
| Sattel (10:04) |
| Sattel (Talstat. Hochstuckli) (10:10) | |
| GB (8m) | |
| Sattel Mostelberg (Bergstat.) (10:18) |
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: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park
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| Baden (08:30) | |
| IR36 (13m) | |
| Zürich Altstetten (08:43) |
| Zürich Altstetten (08:46) | |
| S5 (45m) | |
| Rapperswil SG (09:31) |
| Rapperswil SG (09:36) | |
| S40 (36m) | |
| Einsiedeln (10:12) |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (10:22) | |
| 554 (2m) | |
| Einsiedeln, Brüel (10:24) |
Trudge downhill on the sunny side, through the enchanting, silent landscape of Wolzenalp. Views of the Alpstein and Toggenburg mountains are your constant companions along the groomed trail.
5 km60 m420 m1h 45mTour published by:
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| Baden (08:30) | |
| IR36 (13m) | |
| Zürich Altstetten (08:43) |
| Zürich Altstetten (08:46) | |
| S5 (45m) | |
| Rapperswil SG (09:31) |
| Rapperswil SG (09:37) | |
| S4 (22m) | |
| Wattwil (09:59) |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof (10:06) | |
| 790 (19m) | |
| Nesslau-Neu St.Johann, Bahnhof (10:25) |
This easy high-altitude walk on the queen of mountains features magnificent views out over the Swiss plateau to the Black Forest, the Vosges mountains and the Alps, as well as a breath-taking bird’s-eye view of Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug.
4 km20 m340 m1h 15mTour published by:
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| Baden (08:30) | |
| IR36 (19m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:49) |
| Zürich HB (09:05) | |
| IC2 (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:45) |
| Arth-Goldau RB (09:55) | |
| 81 (34m) | |
| Rigi Staffel (10:29) |
This winter hike leads from the Arvenbüel through magical winter landscapes to the Vorder Höhi. It always offers impressive panoramic views: over the Toggenburg, the Alpstein, the Churfirsten and the Leistkamm.
8 km360 m360 m2h 55mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Baden (08:30) | |
| IR36 (13m) | |
| Zürich Altstetten (08:43) |
| Zürich Altstetten (09:00) | |
| IR35 (58m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (09:58) |
| Ziegelbrücke, Bahnhof Süd (10:04) | |
| 650 (33m) | |
| Arvenbüel, Arven (10:37) |
This winter hike across the high St. Karl and Oberberg plateaus guarantees some truly impressive views. Enjoy the mountains of central Schwyz as you pass snow-topped coniferous forests and craggy rock formations.
6 km360 m360 m2h 30mLandscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park
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| Baden (08:30) | |
| IR36 (19m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:49) |
| Zürich HB (09:05) | |
| IC2 (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:45) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| IR26 (7m) | |
| Schwyz (10:01) |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (10:13) | |
| 505 (24m) | |
| Rickenbach SZ, Gründel/St Karl (10:37) |
Always an experience – the mighty Grosse Mythen and the view straight down to the basin of Schwyz, the area’s main town with its widely scattered settlements. A couple of breezy tips: Watch the paragliders take off from their launch site and let your eyes wander to Einsiedeln’s ski jumps on the way back.
2 km70 m70 m35mTour published by:
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| Baden (08:30) | |
| IR36 (19m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:49) |
| Zürich HB (09:05) | |
| IC2 (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:45) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| IR26 (7m) | |
| Schwyz (10:01) |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (10:11) | |
| 503 (12m) | |
| Rickenbach SZ, Rotenfluebahn (10:23) |
| Rickenbach SZ (Rotenfluebahn) (10:25) | |
| 2569 (15m) | |
| Rotenflue (Mythenregion) (10:40) |
