Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Basel 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 Basel 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.
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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| IR26 (24m) | |
| IC5 (17m) | |
| EV1 (20m) | |
| 2026 (12m) | |
This hike from Saignelégier leads you to Le Noirmont through the typical scenery of the Jura. The route allows you to discover the capital of the Franches-Montagnes, Saignelégier, well known for its Marché-Concours National de chevaux (National Horse Show).
6 km50 m80 m1h 45mTour published by:
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| IC51 (35m) | |
| R2 (12m) | |
| 34 (35m) | |
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: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park,Onto a mountain peak
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| IR26 (24m) | |
| IC5 (33m) | |
| 70 (27m) | |
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: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| IC6 (58m) | |
| IC81 (30m) | |
| 62 (9m) | |
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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| IR26 (1h 1m) | |
| IRLEX (43m) | |
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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| IC61 (1h 23m) | |
| 31 (20m) | |
This idyllic winter hike leads between the tall fir trees of the Franches-Montagnes from Le Noirmont station to Le Creux-des-Biches. The easy tour across the vast plateau of the Franches-Montagnes is ideal for beginners.
3 km70 m30 m55mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park
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| IC51 (35m) | |
| R2 (12m) | |
| 34 (35m) | |
| R36 (7m) | |
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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| EC (53m) | |
| IR70 (21m) | |
| 603 (12m) | |
| 2566 (8m) | |
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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| EC (53m) | |
| IR35 (19m) | |
| S13 (24m) | |
| 551 (2m) | |
Sweeping views far from the madding crowd: set among impressive mountain scenery wth a view on the Mythen, this winter trail leads through snow-covered pine forests.
5 km30 m340 m1h 40mTour published by:
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| IR26 (1h 1m) | |
| IRLEX (14m) | |
| 311 (28m) | |
| 2557 (8m) | |
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