Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Fribourg 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 Fribourg 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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Towers, grottos and palaces, just like a faraway land in a fairytale. Yet we are not in the East, but in Schwarzsee in the Fribourg Pre-Alps. This walk will transport both young and old to another world.
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1h 5mTour published by:
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Surrounded by limestone mountains with sheer faces, the route encircles the romantic Schwarzsee. When the layer of ice is thick enough, you are officially permitted to venture onto the lake. A unique experience for winter walkers!
4.0km50m50m1h 15mTour published by:
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This simple circular trail begins at the famous Gurnigel mountain lodge. It explores the area along a well-groomed route, offering fantastic views of the Gantrisch Range peaks with the Nünenenflue, Gantrisch, Bürglen, and Ochse.
3.0km170m170m1h 15mTour 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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You are in for a wild experience: With the Wildstrubel massif and the wild spikes of Gastlosen in view, the winter hiking trail leads to Bäderegg through snowy meadows over the vast pass landscape.
6.0km170m170m1h 55mTour published by:
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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.
4.0km90m90m1h 15mTour published by:
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Above Lake Thun, a continuous downhill trail from Mount Niederhorn to the hamlet of Waldegg. The combination of snow-covered mountains and views of Lake Thun is unparalleled. Enchanting vistas await you at 1950 metres above sea level.
10.0km140m880m3h 30mTour 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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No desire for strenuous ascents? The hiking trail for this winter is a real insider tip for you, then: it is sunny and perfect for all those who prefer a short, not very demanding tour. Hiking downhill almost consistenly takes you even past the cantonal border between Berne and Lucerne.
6.0km10m540m1h 45mTour published by:
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| Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. | |
| (30m) | |
| Plaffeien, Dorf |
| Plaffeien, Dorf | |
| (8m) | |
| Schwarzsee, Lichtena |
| Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. | |
| (30m) | |
| Plaffeien, Dorf |
| Plaffeien, Dorf | |
| (16m) | |
| Schwarzsee, Gypsera |
| Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. | |
| (30m) | |
| Plaffeien, Dorf |
| Plaffeien, Dorf | |
| (34m) | |
| Gurnigel, Wasserscheide |
| Fribourg/Freiburg | |
| (23m) | |
| Bern |
| Bern | |
| (30m) | |
| Spiez |
| Spiez, Bahnhof | |
| (9m) | |
| Aeschi b. Spiez, Post |
| Fribourg/Freiburg | |
| (23m) | |
| Bern |
| Bern | |
| (19m) | |
| Thun |
| Thun, Bahnhof | |
| (2m) | |
| Thun, Postbrücke |
| Thun, Postbrücke | |
| (18m) | |
| Heiligenschwendi, Hünibode |
| Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. | |
| (1h 5m) | |
| Jaun, Bergbahnen |
| Jaun, Bergbahnen | |
| (11m) | |
| Jaunpass, Restaurant |
| Fribourg/Freiburg | |
| (23m) | |
| Bern |
| Bern | |
| (35m) | |
| Solothurn |
| Solothurn | |
| (12m) | |
| Oberdorf SO |
| Oberdorf SO (Talstation) | |
| (12m) | |
| Weissenstein |
| Fribourg/Freiburg | |
| (23m) | |
| Bern |
| Bern | |
| (49m) | |
| Interlaken West |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof | |
| (14m) | |
| Beatenberg, Waldegg |
| Fribourg/Freiburg | |
| (23m) | |
| Bern |
| Bern | |
| (27m) | |
| Biel/Bienne |
| Biel/Bienne, Bahnhof/Gare | |
| (27m) | |
| Les Prés-d'Orvin, Bellevue |
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| Fribourg/Freiburg | |
| (23m) | |
| Bern |
| Bern | |
| (29m) | |
| Langnau i.E. |
| Langnau i.E., Bahnhof | |
| (17m) | |
| Wiggen, Egghus |
| Wiggen, Egghus | |
| (7m) | |
| Marbachegg, Talstation |
| Marbach (Talstation) | |
| (10m) | |
| Marbachegg |
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park, Along the water, With panoramic views
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic views
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic views
Landscape: With panoramic views
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park, Onto a mountain peak, With panoramic views
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic views
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