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.
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.
4 km
30 m
100 m
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!
4 km50 m50 m1h 15m
Landscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park,Along the water
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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) |
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.
5 km70 m240 m1h 25mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (44m) | |
| Jaun, Bergbahnen (09:27) |
| Jaun, Bergbahnen (09:44) | |
| 185 (1h 0m) | |
| Saanen, Bahnhof (10:44) |
| Saanen, Bahnhof (10:46) | |
| 183 (8m) | |
| Gstaad, Bahnhof (10:54) |
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.
5 km110 m140 m1h 30mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (44m) | |
| Jaun, Bergbahnen (09:27) |
| Jaun, Bergbahnen (09:44) | |
| 185 (1h 0m) | |
| Saanen, Bahnhof (10:44) |
| Saanen, Bahnhof (10:46) | |
| 183 (8m) | |
| Gstaad, Bahnhof (10:54) |
| Gstaad (10:58) | |
| GPX (7m) | |
| Schönried (11:05) |
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 km170 m170 m1h 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. (10:02) | |
| 127 (32m) | |
| Plaffeien, Dorf (10:34) |
| Plaffeien, Dorf (10:42) | |
| 323 (34m) | |
| Gurnigel, Wasserscheide (11:16) |
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.
9 km120 m840 m3h 0mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (44m) | |
| Jaun, Bergbahnen (09:27) |
| Jaun, Bergbahnen (09:44) | |
| 185 (1h 0m) | |
| Saanen, Bahnhof (10:44) |
| Saanen, Bahnhof (10:46) | |
| 183 (8m) | |
| Gstaad, Bahnhof (10:54) |
| Gstaad, Bahnhof (11:01) | |
| 180 (15m) | |
| Gsteig b. Gstaad, Post (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.
6 km170 m170 m1h 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.
6 km200 m200 m2h 10mLandscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park
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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.
9 km240 m240 m3h 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) |
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.
7 km280 m280 m2h 30mTour published by:
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| Gruyères, gare (08:43) | |
| 260 (44m) | |
| Jaun, Bergbahnen (09:27) |
| Jaun, Bergbahnen (09:44) | |
| 185 (1h 0m) | |
| Saanen, Bahnhof (10:44) |
| Saanen, Bahnhof (10:46) | |
| 183 (8m) | |
| Gstaad, Bahnhof (10:54) |
| Gstaad, Bahnhof (11:01) | |
| 180 (25m) | |
| Col-du-Pillon, Glacier 3000 (11:26) |
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