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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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.
7km
820m
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3h 35mTour published by:
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| Leukerbad, City (08:41) | |
| 481 (9m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (08:50) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:10) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:16) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:20) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (09:54) |
| Leuk (10:01) | |
| R91 (7m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (10:08) |
| Sierre/Siders (funi) (10:24) | |
| 2225 (14m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare (10:38) |
| Crans-Montana, gare (10:41) | |
| 431 (6m) | |
| Crans-Montana, Lac Grenon (10:47) |
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.
12km560m500m4h 25mTour published by:
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| Leukerbad, City (08:41) | |
| 481 (9m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (08:50) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:10) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:16) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:20) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (09:54) |
| Leuk (10:01) | |
| R91 (7m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (10:08) |
| Sierre/Siders (funi) (10:24) | |
| 2225 (14m) | |
| Crans-Montana gare (10:38) |
| Crans-Montana, gare (10:42) | |
| 431 (8m) | |
| Aminona (10:50) |
The perfectly groomed winter hiking trail leads from Brandalp above Unterbäch all the way to Striigge near Eischoll – an easy walk with fantastic views of the peaks in the Rhone Valley.
6km220m260m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Leukerbad, City (08:41) | |
| 481 (9m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (08:50) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:10) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:16) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:20) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (09:54) |
| Leuk (10:00) | |
| R91 (10m) | |
| Raron (10:10) |
| Raron (Talstation Unterbäch) (10:26) | |
| 2253 (8m) | |
| Unterbäch (Bergstation) (10:34) |
| Unterbäch (Talstation Brand) (10:44) | |
| 2254 (12m) | |
| Brand (Unterbäch) (10:56) |
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 (08:41) | |
| 481 (9m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (08:50) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:10) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:16) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:20) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (09:54) |
| Leuk (10:00) | |
| R91 (15m) | |
| Visp (10:15) |
| Visp (10:21) | |
| R42 (35m) | |
| Mörel (10:56) |
| Mörel (Riederalpbahn) (11:00) | |
| A1-2 (14m) | |
| Riederalp West (11:14) |
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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| Leukerbad, City (08:41) | |
| 481 (9m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (08:50) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:10) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:16) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:20) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (09:54) |
| Leuk (10:00) | |
| R91 (15m) | |
| Visp (10:15) |
| Visp (10:21) | |
| R42 (35m) | |
| Mörel (10:56) |
| Mörel (Riederalpbahn) (11:03) | |
| A3 (12m) | |
| Riederalp Mitte (11:15) |
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 (08:41) | |
| 481 (9m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (08:50) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:10) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:16) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:20) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (09:54) |
| Leuk (10:00) | |
| R91 (15m) | |
| Visp (10:15) |
| Visp (10:21) | |
| R42 (1h 1m) | |
| Fiesch (11:22) |
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 (08:41) | |
| 481 (9m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (08:50) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:10) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:16) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:20) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (09:54) |
| Leuk (10:00) | |
| R91 (15m) | |
| Visp (10:15) |
| Visp (10:21) | |
| R42 (42m) | |
| Bettmeralp Talstation (11:03) |
| Bettmeralp Talstation (Seilb.) (11:20) | |
| H3 (7m) | |
| Bettmeralp (11:27) |
For those who don't like walking uphill, this trail is just the ticket – leading from the mountain station of the Grands Plans down to Grimentz. In several switchbacks, it winds its way partly over the busy ski runs. The leisurely second part leads downhill through the forest.
9km30m880m2h 55mTour published by:
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| Leukerbad, City (08:41) | |
| 481 (9m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (08:50) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:10) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:16) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:20) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (09:54) |
| Leuk (10:01) | |
| R91 (7m) | |
| Sierre/Siders (10:08) |
| Sierre/Siders, gare routière (10:40) | |
| 451 (51m) | |
| Grimentz, Carovilla (11:31) |
A pleasant walk through the snow-bedecked larch forest between Saas-Fee and Saas-Almagell. The downhill gradient is almost always gentle, taking you past the Bodmen Forest House with its petting zoo. Ideal for families!
6km160m160m2h 0mTour published by:
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| Leukerbad, City (08:41) | |
| 481 (9m) | |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (08:50) |
| Leukerbad, Obere Maressen (09:10) | |
| 481 (6m) | |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:16) |
| Leukerbad, Busterminal (09:20) | |
| 471 (34m) | |
| Leuk, Bahnhof (09:54) |
| Leuk (10:00) | |
| R91 (15m) | |
| Visp (10:15) |
| Visp, Bahnhof Süd (10:44) | |
| 511 (38m) | |
| Saas-Grund, Post (11:22) |
| Saas-Grund, Post (11:25) | |
| 643 (7m) | |
| Saas-Almagell, Alpien (11:32) |
