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.
5 km
70 m
240 m
1h 25mTour 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 km170 m170 m1h 55mTour published by:
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| 260 (44m) | |
| 259 (11m) | |
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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| R39 (1h 14m) | |
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.
7 km170 m170 m2h 20mTour published by:
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| R39 (41m) | |
| 175 (26m) | |
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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| R39 (1h 1m) | |
| 184 (8m) | |
| 2393 (20m) | |
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 km30 m100 m1h 5mTour published by:
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| S50 (8m) | |
| RE3 (36m) | |
| 123 (42m) | |
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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| S50 (8m) | |
| RE3 (36m) | |
| 123 (50m) | |
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.
9 km240 m240 m2h 50mLandscape: With panoramic views,Along the water
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| R39 (1h 1m) | |
| 181 (17m) | |
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.
4 km100 m100 m1h 20mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| R39 (41m) | |
| 175 (1h 3m) | |
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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| S50 (8m) | |
| RE3 (36m) | |
| 127 (30m) | |
| 323 (34m) | |
