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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This continual downhill run from Schönried to Gstaad and varied hike for enthusiastic hikers boasts views of towering mountain peaks, idyllic meadows and the historic heart of the Saanenland.
5km
70m
240m
1h 25mTour published by:
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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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Nestled between Pays-d’Enhaut, Gruyère and the Riviera, the magical resort of Col des Mosses in the Vaud Alps benefits from an exceptional setting. Developed on an area of marshland, called “la Mosse” by the people of Ormont, this relaxing, magical walk is an invitation to linger.
7km170m170m2h 20mTour published by:
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With the Horneggli, Eggli and Wasserngrat in view, this panoramic route takes you over meadows and past idyllic sections of forest from the Wispile down to the historic village of Gsteig at the foot of the Col du Pillon.
9km120m840m3h 0mTour published by:
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The mountain village of Lauenen is set between Gstaad and the majestic Wildhorn. From here you walk up to the much-praised Lake Lauenen. This hiking route is renowned for its silence and seclusion.
9km240m240m2h 50mTour published by:
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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.
4km30m100m1h 5mTour published by:
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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 20mTour 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!
4km50m50m1h 15mTour published by:
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The winter walk between the Col du Pillon and Isenau offers spectacular views of the Les Diablerets mountains and the peaks surrounding Les Diablerets and passes by Lake Retaud situated in a basin on the south side of the Palette and frozen in winter.
7km280m280m2h 30mTour published by:
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This winter walk is a chance to explore the charming little village of Vers-l'Eglise. Part of the route follows the «Grande Eau» river, the other takes you up to the hills above the village, offering exceptional views of the Les Diablerets mountains and the village.
4km110m110m1h 25mTour published by:
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| Gruyères (08:57) | |
| R39 (22m) | |
| Montbovon (09:19) |
| Montbovon (09:21) | |
| R39 (37m) | |
| Gstaad (09:58) |
| Gruyères (08:57) | |
| R39 (22m) | |
| Montbovon (09:19) |
| Montbovon (09:21) | |
| R39 (50m) | |
| Schönried (10:11) |
| Gruyères (08:57) | |
| R39 (22m) | |
| Montbovon (09:19) |
| Montbovon (09:21) | |
| R39 (17m) | |
| Château-d'Oex (09:38) |
| Château-d'Oex, gare (10:05) | |
| 175 (26m) | |
| La Lécherette, village (10:31) |
| Gruyères (08:57) | |
| R39 (22m) | |
| Montbovon (09:19) |
| Montbovon (09:21) | |
| R39 (37m) | |
| Gstaad (09:58) |
| Gstaad, Bahnhof (10:37) | |
| 180 (16m) | |
| Gsteig b. Gstaad, Post (10:53) |
| Gruyères (08:57) | |
| R39 (22m) | |
| Montbovon (09:19) |
| Montbovon (09:21) | |
| R39 (37m) | |
| Gstaad (09:58) |
| Gstaad, Bahnhof (10:37) | |
| 181 (17m) | |
| Lauenen b. Gstaad, Rohrbrücke (10:54) |
| 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) |
| Gruyères (08:57) | |
| R39 (22m) | |
| Montbovon (09:19) |
| Montbovon (09:21) | |
| R39 (17m) | |
| Château-d'Oex (09:38) |
| Château-d'Oex, gare (10:05) | |
| 175 (1h 3m) | |
| Leysin, En Crettaz (11:08) |
| 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) |
| Gruyères (08:57) | |
| R39 (22m) | |
| Montbovon (09:19) |
| Montbovon (09:21) | |
| R39 (37m) | |
| Gstaad (09:58) |
| Gstaad, Bahnhof (10:37) | |
| 180 (29m) | |
| Col-du-Pillon, Glacier 3000 (11:06) |
| Gruyères (08:57) | |
| R39 (22m) | |
| Montbovon (09:19) |
| Montbovon (09:21) | |
| R39 (17m) | |
| Château-d'Oex (09:38) |
| Château-d'Oex, gare (10:05) | |
| 175 (46m) | |
| Le Sépey, gare (10:51) |
| Le Sépey (11:01) | |
| R71 (14m) | |
| Plan Morier (11:15) |
Landscape: Along the water,With panoramic views
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
Landscape: Along the water,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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