Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Lauterbrunnen 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 Lauterbrunnen 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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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.
4 km
130 m
130 m
1h 30m
Landscape: With panoramic views,Along the water
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| Lauterbrunnen (08:31) | |
| R62 (15m) | |
| Wilderswil (08:46) |
| Wilderswil, Bahnhof (08:51) | |
| 105 (10m) | |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof (09:01) |
| 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.
10 km140 m880 m3h 30mTour published by:
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| Lauterbrunnen (08:31) | |
| R62 (15m) | |
| Wilderswil (08:46) |
| Wilderswil, Bahnhof (08:51) | |
| 105 (10m) | |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof (09:01) |
| Interlaken West, Bahnhof (09:05) | |
| 101 (18m) | |
| Beatenberg, Waldegg (09:23) |
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.
4 km190 m40 m1h 35mTour published by:
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| Lauterbrunnen, Bahnhof (08:35) | |
| 141 (12m) | |
| Stechelberg, Schilthornbahn (08:47) |
| Stechelberg (Schilthornbahn) (08:51) | |
| 2460 (4m) | |
| Mürren (Schilthornbahn) (08:55) |
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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| Lauterbrunnen (08:31) | |
| R62 (23m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (08:54) |
| Interlaken Ost (08:59) | |
| IC61 (24m) | |
| Spiez (09:23) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (09:38) | |
| 62 (9m) | |
| Aeschi b. Spiez, Post (09:47) |
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: With panoramic views,Onto an alp
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| Lauterbrunnen (08:31) | |
| R62 (23m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (08:54) |
| Interlaken Ost (08:59) | |
| IC61 (35m) | |
| Thun (09:34) |
| Thun, Bahnhof (09:48) | |
| 32 (20m) | |
| Heiligenschwendi, Alpenblick (10:08) |
The path goes from Käserstatt to Mägisalp via alpine meadows and enchanting forest passages. Here, winter hikers can always catch a glimpse of the Wetterhorn mountains opposite.
3 km70 m190 m55mTour published by:
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| Lauterbrunnen (08:31) | |
| R62 (23m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (08:54) |
| Interlaken Ost (09:04) | |
| LIX (31m) | |
| Meiringen (09:35) |
| Meiringen (Luftseilbahn) (10:08) | |
| 2480 (7m) | |
| Hasliberg Reuti (Gondelbahn) (10:15) |
| Hasliberg Reuti (Gondelbahn) (10:17) | |
| 2481 (12m) | |
| Mägisalp (10:29) |
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.
3 km200 m200 m1h 15mTour published by:
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| Lauterbrunnen (08:31) | |
| R62 (23m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (08:54) |
| Interlaken Ost (09:07) | |
| GPX (46m) | |
| Erlenbach im Simmental (09:53) |
| Erlenbach i.S. (Stockhornbahn) (10:20) | |
| 2370 (10m) | |
| Chrindi (10:30) |
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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| Lauterbrunnen (08:31) | |
| R62 (23m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (08:54) |
| Interlaken Ost (09:07) | |
| GPX (1h 3m) | |
| Boltigen (10:10) |
| Boltigen, Bahnhof (10:13) | |
| 259 (22m) | |
| Jaunpass, Restaurant (10:35) |
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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| Lauterbrunnen (08:31) | |
| R62 (23m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (08:54) |
| Interlaken Ost (09:07) | |
| GPX (1h 13m) | |
| Zweisimmen (10:20) |
| Zweisimmen (10:28) | |
| GPX (15m) | |
| Saanenmöser (10:43) |
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.
3 km50 m50 m50mTour published by:
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| Lauterbrunnen (08:31) | |
| R62 (23m) | |
| Interlaken Ost (08:54) |
| Interlaken Ost (08:59) | |
| IC61 (24m) | |
| Spiez (09:23) |
| Spiez (09:38) | |
| IC8 (26m) | |
| Visp (10:04) |
| Visp, Bahnhof Süd (10:10) | |
| 552 (35m) | |
| Grächen, Schmidji (10:45) |
