Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Lenk 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 Lenk 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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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 km
110 m
140 m
1h 30mTour published by:
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| Lenk im Simmental (08:35) | |
| R31 (19m) | |
| Zweisimmen (08:54) |
| Zweisimmen (09:04) | |
| 30 (16m) | |
| Saanenmöser (09:20) |
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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| Lenk im Simmental (08:35) | |
| R31 (19m) | |
| Zweisimmen (08:54) |
| Zweisimmen (09:04) | |
| 30 (20m) | |
| Schönried (09:24) |
Moderate winter hike at the edge of the Lenk–Betelberg ski resort with spectacular panoramic view of the mountains of the western Bernese Oberland. Also impressive: the bizarre Gryden.
3 km150 m150 m1h 10mTour published by:
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| Lenk (Talstation Leiterli) (08:45) | |
| 2380 (22m) | |
| Leiterli (Bergstation) (09:07) |
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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| Lenk im Simmental (08:35) | |
| R31 (19m) | |
| Zweisimmen (08:54) |
| Zweisimmen (09:02) | |
| R11 (8m) | |
| Boltigen (09:10) |
| Boltigen, Bahnhof (09:13) | |
| 259 (22m) | |
| Jaunpass, Restaurant (09:35) |
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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| Lenk im Simmental (08:35) | |
| R31 (19m) | |
| Zweisimmen (08:54) |
| Zweisimmen (09:04) | |
| 30 (31m) | |
| Gstaad (09:35) |
| Gstaad, Bahnhof (09:37) | |
| 180 (16m) | |
| Gsteig b. Gstaad, Post (09:53) |
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 50m
Landscape: With panoramic views,Along the water
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| Lenk im Simmental (08:35) | |
| R31 (19m) | |
| Zweisimmen (08:54) |
| Zweisimmen (09:04) | |
| 30 (31m) | |
| Gstaad (09:35) |
| Gstaad, Bahnhof (09:37) | |
| 181 (17m) | |
| Lauenen b. Gstaad, Rohrbrücke (09:54) |
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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| Lenk im Simmental (08:35) | |
| R31 (19m) | |
| Zweisimmen (08:54) |
| Zweisimmen (09:02) | |
| R11 (28m) | |
| Erlenbach im Simmental (09:30) |
| Erlenbach i.S. (Stockhornbahn) (09:50) | |
| 2370 (10m) | |
| Chrindi (10:00) |
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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| Lenk im Simmental (08:35) | |
| R31 (19m) | |
| Zweisimmen (08:54) |
| Zweisimmen (09:04) | |
| 30 (31m) | |
| Gstaad (09:35) |
| Gstaad, Bahnhof (09:37) | |
| 180 (29m) | |
| Col-du-Pillon, Glacier 3000 (10:06) |
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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| Lenk im Simmental (08:35) | |
| R31 (19m) | |
| Zweisimmen (08:54) |
| Zweisimmen (09:02) | |
| R11 (45m) | |
| Spiez (09:47) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (10:08) | |
| 63 (13m) | |
| Aeschi b. Spiez, Post (10:21) |
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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| Lenk im Simmental (08:35) | |
| R31 (19m) | |
| Zweisimmen (08:54) |
| Zweisimmen (09:02) | |
| R11 (56m) | |
| Thun (09:58) |
| Thun, Bahnhof (10:02) | |
| 31 (21m) | |
| Heiligenschwendi, Hünibode (10:23) |
