Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Leukerbad 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 Leukerbad 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 walk overlooks the resort and takes you from Crans to Aminona, crossing the bottom of the ski area from west to east. The trail alternates between stretches of forest and open areas, offering an unbeatable view of the Valais Alps.
12km
560m
500m
4h 25mTour published by:
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| Leukerbad, City (09:21) | |
| 481 (5m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:26) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:56) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:02) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:43) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (11:17) |
| Leuk (11:20) | |
| IR95 (7m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (11:27) |
| Sierre/Siders (funi) (11:44) | |
| 2225 (13m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare (11:57) |
| Crans-Montana, gare (12:02) | |
| 431 (8m) | |
| Aminona (12:10) |
After reaching Cry d’Er by cable car, this downhill hike takes you to the centre of Crans. The highlights of this hike are undeniably the omnipresent fantastic view and the sunny terraces along the way.
7km820m30m3h 35mTour published by:
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| Leukerbad, City (09:21) | |
| 481 (5m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:26) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:56) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:02) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:43) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (11:17) |
| Leuk (11:20) | |
| IR95 (7m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (11:27) |
| Sierre/Siders,Place de la gare (11:41) | |
| 421 (46m) | |
| Crans-Montana, Lac Grenon (12:27) |
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 10m
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Leukerbad, City (09:21) | |
| 481 (5m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:26) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:56) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:02) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:43) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (11:17) |
| Leuk (11:30) | |
| R91 (15m) | |
| Visp (11:45) |
| Visp (11:54) | |
| IC6 (27m) | |
| Spiez (12:21) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (12:38) | |
| 62 (9m) | |
| Aeschi b. Spiez, Post (12:47) |
Relaxing winter hike with a view – there are no challenging ascents to overcome on this tour. Nevertheless, it offers magnificent views across the sunny plateau and the Valais mountains, including the Matterhorn.
6km220m240m2h 0mTour published by:
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This is a classic route and very popular for good reason: The views of the 4000-meter peaks of the Valais along the way are without parallel. The path leads from Bettmeralp via Wurzenbord up to Bättmer-Hitta. A walk through the winter wonderland takes you to Fiescheralp.
9km480m180m3h 25mTour published by:
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The fabulous view of the Aletsch Glacier is just one of the reasons for choosing this popular route. It follows Härdernagrat with constant views of the fascinating Alpine landscape of the UNESCO world heritage site. The Victorian-style Villa Cassel, located on the way to Riederalp, is another amazing sight.
5km90m500m1h 55mTour published by:
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| Leukerbad, City (09:21) | |
| 481 (5m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:26) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:56) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:02) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:43) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (11:17) |
| Leuk (11:30) | |
| R91 (15m) | |
| Visp (11:45) |
| Visp (12:08) | |
| R43 (25m) | |
| Mörel (12:33) |
| Mörel (Riederalpbahn) (12:39) | |
| A3 (10m) | |
| Riederalp Mitte (12:49) |
Hike with magnificent views of the Valais Alps. Visible on the horizon: the villages on the plain, Sion with its castles and patchwork of hillside vineyards. The trail leads uphill through the forest and across snowy meadows, then towards Bouvette de Loutze and back again.
7km380m380m2h 40mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Leukerbad, City (09:21) | |
| 481 (5m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:26) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:56) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:02) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:43) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (11:17) |
| Leuk (11:29) | |
| R91 (31m) | |
| Riddes (12:00) |
| Riddes, gare (12:10) | |
| 312 (40m) | |
| Ovronnaz, Chevaley (12:50) |
This hike is perfect for fans of winter forest hikes. The view of Fiesch can be enjoyed at every stage of the walk. From the Aletsch Zoo, the two-hour winter hike leads through the alder forest on a slight hill parallel to the Wysswasser glacier creek to Fieschertal.
6km150m150m1h 50mTour published by:
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| Leukerbad, City (09:21) | |
| 481 (5m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:26) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:56) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:02) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:43) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (11:17) |
| Leuk (11:30) | |
| R91 (15m) | |
| Visp (11:45) |
| Visp (12:08) | |
| R43 (47m) | |
| Fiesch (12:55) |
Feel like a short, easy hike on a sunny plateau? If so, this circuit is made for you. The path leads from the mountain station of the cable car Bettmeralp towards Ried, through the Baderwald and along the forest promenade back to Bettmeralp.
5km180m180m1h 50mTour published by:
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| Leukerbad, City (09:21) | |
| 481 (5m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:26) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:56) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:02) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:43) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (11:17) |
| Leuk (11:30) | |
| R91 (15m) | |
| Visp (11:45) |
| Visp (12:08) | |
| R43 (30m) | |
| Bettmeralp Talstation (12:38) |
| Bettmeralp Talstation (Seilb.) (12:50) | |
| H3 (7m) | |
| Bettmeralp (12:57) |
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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| Leukerbad, City (09:21) | |
| 481 (5m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:26) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:56) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:02) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (10:43) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (11:17) |
| Leuk (11:30) | |
| R91 (15m) | |
| Visp (11:45) |
| Visp (12:11) | |
| R41 (26m) | |
| St. Niklaus VS (12:37) |
| St. Niklaus VS, Bahnhof (12:40) | |
| 551 (20m) | |
| Grächen, Matten (13:00) |
