Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Grindelwald 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 Grindelwald 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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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.
10km
140m
880m
3h 30mTour published by:
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| Grindelwald (08:47) | |
| R61 (29m) | |
| Wilderswil (09:16) |
| Wilderswil, Bahnhof (09:21) | |
| 105 (9m) | |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof (09:30) |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof (09:35) | |
| 101 (18m) | |
| Beatenberg, Waldegg (09:53) |
Panoramic hiking high above the rugged Lauterbrunnen valley, with fantastic views over the world-famous mountain trio of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. The path ascends gently through light mountain forest and over meadows.
4km190m40m1h 35mTour published by:
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| Grindelwald (08:47) | |
| R61 (22m) | |
| Zweilütschinen (09:09) |
| Zweilütschinen (09:17) | |
| R62 (9m) | |
| Lauterbrunnen (09:26) |
| Lauterbrunnen, Bahnhof (09:35) | |
| 141 (12m) | |
| Stechelberg, Schilthornbahn (09:47) |
| Stechelberg (Schilthornbahn) (09:51) | |
| 2460 (4m) | |
| Mürren (Schilthornbahn) (09:55) |
A winter hiking paradise around the small mountain farming village of Habkern, at the foot of the Hohgant and Sieben Hengste peaks, where eagles and lynx dwell. This area, also the source of the Emme River, offers a wealth of impressive views.
4km130m130m1h 30m
Landscape: Along the water,With panoramic views
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| Grindelwald (08:47) | |
| R61 (29m) | |
| Wilderswil (09:16) |
| Wilderswil, Bahnhof (09:21) | |
| 105 (9m) | |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof (09:30) |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof (10:04) | |
| 106 (14m) | |
| Habkern, Post (10:18) |
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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| Grindelwald (08:47) | |
| R61 (37m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (09:24) |
| Interlaken Ost (09:29) | |
| RE9 (19m) | |
| Spiez (09:48) |
| 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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| Grindelwald (08:47) | |
| R61 (37m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (09:24) |
| Interlaken Ost (09:29) | |
| RE9 (19m) | |
| Spiez (09:48) |
| Spiez (09:54) | |
| EC (9m) | |
| Thun (10:03) |
| Thun, Bahnhof (10:32) | |
| 31 (21m) | |
| Heiligenschwendi, Hünibode (10:53) |
This route takes you from the Chrindi midway station past Lake Hinterstocken and then up to the idyllic Oberbärgli Alpine huts on Mount Lasenberg. A memorable experience of nature that will gradually make you forget the everyday routine.
3km200m200m1h 15mTour published by:
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| Grindelwald (08:47) | |
| R61 (37m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (09:24) |
| Interlaken Ost (09:29) | |
| RE9 (19m) | |
| Spiez (09:48) |
| Spiez (10:12) | |
| R11 (16m) | |
| Erlenbach im Simmental (10:28) |
| Erlenbach i.S. (Stockhornbahn) (10:50) | |
| 2370 (10m) | |
| Chrindi (11:00) |
This is a classic route and very popular for good reason: The views of the 4000-meter peaks of the Valais along the way are without parallel. The path leads from Bettmeralp via Wurzenbord up to Bättmer-Hitta. A walk through the winter wonderland takes you to Fiescheralp.
9km480m180m3h 25mTour published by:
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The fabulous view of the Aletsch Glacier is just one of the reasons for choosing this popular route. It follows Härdernagrat with constant views of the fascinating Alpine landscape of the UNESCO world heritage site. The Victorian-style Villa Cassel, located on the way to Riederalp, is another amazing sight.
5km90m500m1h 55mTour published by:
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| Grindelwald (08:47) | |
| R61 (37m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (09:24) |
| Interlaken Ost (09:29) | |
| RE9 (19m) | |
| Spiez (09:48) |
| Spiez (10:05) | |
| IC6 (35m) | |
| Brig (10:40) |
| Brig Bahnhofplatz (10:48) | |
| R42 (8m) | |
| Mörel (10:56) |
| Mörel (Riederalpbahn) (11:00) | |
| A1-2 (14m) | |
| Riederalp West (11:14) |
Relaxing winter hike with a view – there are no challenging ascents to overcome on this tour. Nevertheless, it offers magnificent views across the sunny plateau and the Valais mountains, including the Matterhorn.
6km220m240m2h 0mTour published by:
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| Grindelwald (08:47) | |
| R61 (37m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (09:24) |
| Interlaken Ost (09:29) | |
| RE9 (19m) | |
| Spiez (09:48) |
| Spiez (10:05) | |
| IC6 (35m) | |
| Brig (10:40) |
| Brig Bahnhofplatz (10:48) | |
| R42 (8m) | |
| Mörel (10:56) |
| Mörel (Riederalpbahn) (11:03) | |
| A3 (12m) | |
| Riederalp Mitte (11:15) |
After leaving Saanenmöser, winter walkers reach Schönried via a hiking trail with forests on either side. The view on the Horneggli and Schönried is the highlight of this popular route.
5km110m140m1h 30mTour published by:
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| Grindelwald (08:47) | |
| R61 (37m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (09:24) |
| Interlaken Ost (09:29) | |
| RE9 (19m) | |
| Spiez (09:48) |
| Spiez (10:12) | |
| R11 (47m) | |
| Zweisimmen (10:59) |
| Zweisimmen (11:04) | |
| 30 (16m) | |
| Saanenmöser (11:20) |
