Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Interlaken 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 Interlaken 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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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.
4km
190m
40m
1h 35mTour published by:
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| Interlaken Ost (08:34) | |
| R62 (22m) | |
| Lauterbrunnen (08:56) |
| Lauterbrunnen (Seilbahn) (09:06) | |
| 2461 (4m) | |
| Grütschalp (09:10) |
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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| Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof (08:42) | |
| 108 (7m) | |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof (08:49) |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof (09:04) | |
| 106 (14m) | |
| Habkern, Post (09:18) |
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.
10km140m880m3h 30mTour published by:
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| Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof (08:42) | |
| 108 (7m) | |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof (08:49) |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof (09:05) | |
| 101 (18m) | |
| Beatenberg, Waldegg (09:23) |
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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| Interlaken Ost (08:59) | |
| IC61 (35m) | |
| Thun (09:34) |
| Thun, Bahnhof (09:48) | |
| 32 (20m) | |
| Heiligenschwendi, Alte Post (10:08) |
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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| Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof (08:42) | |
| 60 (35m) | |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (09:17) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (09:38) | |
| 62 (9m) | |
| Aeschi b. Spiez, Post (09:47) |
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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| Interlaken Ost (09:07) | |
| GPX (46m) | |
| Erlenbach im Simmental (09:53) |
| Erlenbach i.S. (Stockhornbahn) (10:20) | |
| 2370 (10m) | |
| Chrindi (10:30) |
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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| Interlaken Ost (09:07) | |
| GPX (1h 13m) | |
| Zweisimmen (10:20) |
| Zweisimmen (10:28) | |
| GPX (15m) | |
| Saanenmöser (10:43) |
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.
5km70m240m1h 25mTour published by:
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| Interlaken Ost (09:07) | |
| GPX (1h 13m) | |
| Zweisimmen (10:20) |
| Zweisimmen (10:28) | |
| GPX (19m) | |
| Schönried (10:47) |
This family-friendly winter hike not only has magnificent views of the Matterhorn and other four-thousand-metre peaks, but also has a lot to offer culturally and historically. The trail leads along the edge of the forest and historic bisses to Alpe Äbnet. The Egga chapel offers insights into the village’s history.
4km160m160m1h 30mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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The winter hiking trail is no longer in use and is not signposted. Plenty of sunshine and spectacular views of the Mattertal Valley and the surrounding four-thousand-metre peaks – this winter hike starts from Grächen and continues on a tarmac road past Hannigalp valley station and the chapel in Egga. In the forest, the route flattens out until the end destination of Bärgji-Alp.
3km50m50m50mTour published by:
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| Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof (08:42) | |
| 60 (35m) | |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (09:17) |
| Spiez (09:38) | |
| IC8 (26m) | |
| Visp (10:04) |
| Visp, Bahnhof Süd (10:10) | |
| 552 (36m) | |
| Grächen, Matten (10:46) |
