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.
4.0km
90m
90m
1h 15mTour published by:
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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.
9.0km300m300m3h 0mTour published by:
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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.
6.0km170m170m2h 5mTour published by:
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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.
6.0km200m200m2h 10mTour published by:
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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.
9.0km240m240m3h 0mTour published by:
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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.
8.0km140m140m2h 40mTour published by:
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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.
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This sunny winter outing in the Finsterwald forest is perfect for those seeking peace and quiet in the midst of the Entlebuch moorland scenery. You'll pass a drilling platform (an industrial monument) and enjoy an impressive backdrop featuring the Schimbrig and the Fürstein.
5.0km130m130m1h 35mTour published by:
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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.
5.0km30m340m1h 40mTour published by:
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| Basel SBB | |
| (1h 2m) | |
| Luzern |
| Luzern | |
| (14m) | |
| Stans |
| Stans, Bahnhof | |
| (28m) | |
| Emmetten, Post |
| Emmetten (Talstation) | |
| (8m) | |
| Stockhütte (Bergstation) |
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).
6.0km50m80m1h 45mTour published by:
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| Basel SBB | |
| (27m) | |
| Olten |
| Olten | |
| (22m) | |
| Solothurn |
| Solothurn | |
| (14m) | |
| Oberdorf SO |
| Oberdorf SO (Talstation) | |
| (12m) | |
| Weissenstein |
| Basel SBB | |
| (25m) | |
| Olten |
| Olten | |
| (34m) | |
| Biel/Bienne |
| Biel/Bienne, Bahnhof/Gare | |
| (27m) | |
| Les Prés-d'Orvin, Bellevue |
| Basel SBB | |
| (1h 2m) | |
| Luzern |
| Luzern | |
| (43m) | |
| Engelberg |
| Basel SBB | |
| (1h 38m) | |
| Spiez |
| Spiez, Bahnhof | |
| (9m) | |
| Aeschi b. Spiez, Post |
| Basel SBB | |
| (1h 25m) | |
| Thun |
| Thun, Bahnhof | |
| (2m) | |
| Thun, Postbrücke |
| Thun, Postbrücke | |
| (18m) | |
| Heiligenschwendi, Alpenblick |
| Basel SBB | |
| (54m) | |
| Zürich HB |
| Zürich HB | |
| (19m) | |
| Wädenswil |
| Wädenswil | |
| (24m) | |
| Einsiedeln |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof | |
| (2m) | |
| Einsiedeln, Brüel |
| Basel SBB | |
| (54m) | |
| Zürich HB |
| Zürich HB | |
| (21m) | |
| Zug |
| Zug, Metalli/Bahnhof | |
| (10m) | |
| Zug, Schönegg |
| Schönegg | |
| (8m) | |
| Zugerberg |
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| Basel SBB | |
| (1h 2m) | |
| Luzern |
| Luzern | |
| (24m) | |
| Wolhusen |
| Wolhusen | |
| (7m) | |
| Entlebuch |
| Entlebuch, Bahnhof | |
| (9m) | |
| Finsterwald LU, Kirche |
| Basel SBB | |
| (16m) | |
| Aesch BL |
| Aesch BL, Bahnhof | |
| (19m) | |
| Laufen, Bahnhof |
| Laufen | |
| (27m) | |
| Glovelier |
| Glovelier | |
| (40m) | |
| Muriaux |
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Landscape: Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic views
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Landscape: Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic views
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic views
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic views
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