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.
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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.
4km
90m
90m
1h 15m
Landscape: With panoramic views
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| Basel SBB (08:30) | |
| IC6 (25m) | |
| Olten (08:55) |
| Olten (09:01) | |
| IR55 (24m) | |
| Solothurn (09:25) |
| Solothurn (09:32) | |
| S21 (14m) | |
| Oberdorf SO (09:46) |
| Oberdorf SO (Talstation) (09:51) | |
| 2026 (12m) | |
| Weissenstein (10:03) |
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.
6km170m170m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Basel SBB (09:04) | |
| IC21 (1h 1m) | |
| Luzern (10:05) |
| Luzern (10:10) | |
| IRLEX (43m) | |
| Engelberg (10:53) |
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.
6km200m200m2h 10mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Basel SBB (08:30) | |
| IC6 (1h 33m) | |
| Spiez (10:03) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (10:08) | |
| 63 (13m) | |
| Aeschi b. Spiez, Post (10:21) |
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.
9km240m240m3h 0mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Basel SBB (08:30) | |
| IC6 (1h 23m) | |
| Thun (09:53) |
| Thun, Bahnhof (10:02) | |
| 31 (21m) | |
| Heiligenschwendi, Hünibode (10:23) |
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.
5km30m340m1h 40mTour published by:
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| Basel SBB (09:04) | |
| IC21 (1h 1m) | |
| Luzern (10:05) |
| Luzern (10:10) | |
| IRLEX (14m) | |
| Stans (10:24) |
| Stans, Bahnhof (10:27) | |
| 311 (28m) | |
| Emmetten, Post (10:55) |
| Emmetten (Talstation) (10:57) | |
| 2557 (8m) | |
| Stockhütte (Bergstation) (11:05) |
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.
8km140m140m2h 40mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Basel SBB (08:33) | |
| IC3 (53m) | |
| Zürich HB (09:26) |
| Zürich HB (09:40) | |
| RE25 (44m) | |
| Einsiedeln (10:24) |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (10:37) | |
| 555 (2m) | |
| Einsiedeln, Brüel (10:39) |
The winter sports destination of Klewenalp-Stockhütte offer a wide range of highlights away from the ski pistes, too: one of these is the romantic winter trail hrough Ängi Valley with a superb view over Lake Lucerne.
4km30m240m1h 10mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Basel SBB (09:04) | |
| IC21 (1h 1m) | |
| Luzern (10:05) |
| Luzern (10:10) | |
| IRLEX (14m) | |
| Stans (10:24) |
| Stans, Bahnhof (10:27) | |
| 311 (19m) | |
| Beckenried, Post (10:46) |
| Beckenried (Klewenalpbahn) (11:00) | |
| 2556 (10m) | |
| Klewenalp (11:10) |
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.
7km50m50m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Basel SBB (09:04) | |
| IC21 (1h 41m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (10:45) |
| Arth-Goldau (10:54) | |
| S31 (17m) | |
| Rothenthurm (11:11) |
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.
7km220m20m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Basel SBB (09:04) | |
| IC21 (1h 41m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (10:45) |
| Arth-Goldau RB (10:55) | |
| 81 (8m) | |
| Kräbel (11:03) |
| Kräbel (Talstation Scheidegg) (11:05) | |
| 2564 (6m) | |
| Rigi Scheidegg (11:11) |
The Heiligkreuz 'place of power' is a real gem in the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch. It promises not only a feeling of energy and peace, but also sporty winter hiking trails in pristine nature. This trail leads via the Reistegg up to the First. Both places offer glorious views of the Napf hills.
6km300m300m2h 10mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Basel SBB (08:30) | |
| IC6 (56m) | |
| Bern (09:26) |
| Bern (09:36) | |
| RE7 (52m) | |
| Schüpfheim (10:28) |
| Schüpfheim, Bahnhof (10:33) | |
| 233 (9m) | |
| Hasle LU, Heiligkreuz Kirche (10:42) |
