Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Gruyères 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 Gruyères 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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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (7m) | |
| Broc-Village, gare (08:50) |
| Broc-Village (09:05) | |
| RE3 (50m) | |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (09:55) |
| Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. (10:03) | |
| 123 (42m) | |
| Schwarzsee, Lichtena (10:45) |
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!
4km50m50m1h 15m
Landscape: Along the water,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (7m) | |
| Broc-Village, gare (08:50) |
| Broc-Village (09:05) | |
| RE3 (50m) | |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (09:55) |
| Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. (10:03) | |
| 123 (50m) | |
| Schwarzsee, Hostellerie (10:53) |
In the heart of the Vaud Alps, in a sunny climate, this winter walk between the hills above the village of Villars-sur-Ollon and the Villars Golf Course will take you along the famous Col de la Croix road leading to Les Diablerets.
7km340m30m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Gruyères (08:58) | |
| S50 (42m) | |
| Châtel-St-Denis (09:40) |
| Châtel-St-Denis, gare (09:49) | |
| 213 (32m) | |
| Vevey, gare (10:21) |
| Vevey (10:30) | |
| IR95 (17m) | |
| Aigle (10:47) |
| Aigle, gare (10:50) | |
| 144 (33m) | |
| Villars-sur-Ollon, gare (11:23) |
A lovely climb through forests and meadows to the Restaurant des Fers, affording stunning views of the surrounding peaks, the best known including Le Mont d’Or, Pic Chaussy and the whole Les Diablerets mountain range.
11km460m460m3h 50mTour published by:
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| Gruyères (08:58) | |
| S50 (42m) | |
| Châtel-St-Denis (09:40) |
| Châtel-St-Denis, gare (09:49) | |
| 213 (32m) | |
| Vevey, gare (10:21) |
| Vevey (10:30) | |
| IR95 (17m) | |
| Aigle (10:47) |
| Aigle (10:52) | |
| R70 (27m) | |
| Leysin-Feydey (11:19) |
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.
3km170m170m1h 15mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (7m) | |
| Broc-Village, gare (08:50) |
| Broc-Village (09:05) | |
| RE3 (50m) | |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (09:55) |
| Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. (10:04) | |
| 127 (30m) | |
| Plaffeien, Dorf (10:34) |
| Plaffeien, Dorf (10:42) | |
| 323 (34m) | |
| Gurnigel, Wasserscheide (11:16) |
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.
6km170m170m1h 55mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (44m) | |
| Jaun, Bergbahnen (09:27) |
| Jaun, Bergbahnen (11:08) | |
| 259 (11m) | |
| Jaunpass, Restaurant (11:19) |
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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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (7m) | |
| Broc-Village, gare (08:50) |
| Broc-Village (09:05) | |
| RE3 (50m) | |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (09:55) |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (10:03) | |
| IC1 (23m) | |
| Bern (10:26) |
| Bern (10:34) | |
| IC61 (30m) | |
| Spiez (11:04) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (11:08) | |
| 63 (13m) | |
| Aeschi b. Spiez, Post (11:21) |
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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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (7m) | |
| Broc-Village, gare (08:50) |
| Broc-Village (09:05) | |
| RE3 (50m) | |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (09:55) |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (10:03) | |
| IC1 (23m) | |
| Bern (10:26) |
| Bern (10:34) | |
| IC61 (19m) | |
| Thun (10:53) |
| Thun, Bahnhof (11:02) | |
| 31 (21m) | |
| Heiligenschwendi, Hünibode (11:23) |
A lovely walk in the countryside with the delightful surprise of spotting deer in the clearing of the forest. Stop off at the “snow village” at the Tobogganing Park to visit the magical land of igloos.
4km100m100m1h 20mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Gruyères (08:58) | |
| S50 (42m) | |
| Châtel-St-Denis (09:40) |
| Châtel-St-Denis, gare (09:49) | |
| 213 (32m) | |
| Vevey, gare (10:21) |
| Vevey (10:30) | |
| IR95 (17m) | |
| Aigle (10:47) |
| Aigle (10:52) | |
| R70 (27m) | |
| Leysin-Feydey (11:19) |
| Leysin-Feydey, gare (11:36) | |
| 175 (9m) | |
| Leysin, En Crettaz (11:45) |
Discover Caux, with its delightful Belle-Epoque buildings, beautiful natural surroundings and stunning views, imbued with a romantic ambiance and incomparable charm. This was a favourite place for the empress Sissi to come and do her long walks.
6km90m90m1h 50mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Gruyères (08:58) | |
| S50 (42m) | |
| Châtel-St-Denis (09:40) |
| Châtel-St-Denis, gare (09:49) | |
| 213 (32m) | |
| Vevey, gare (10:21) |
| Vevey (10:30) | |
| IR95 (6m) | |
| Montreux (10:36) |
| Montreux (11:34) | |
| R37 (26m) | |
| Les Echets (12:00) |
