Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Locarno 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 Locarno 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 route, which follows an easily accessible level footpath, invites you to discover the Valle Verzasca at a time of year when it is least crowded. Walking along the river, among typical stone cottages («rustici»), you will enjoy the peace and quiet of one of Ticino’s most beautiful landscapes.
7km
130m
130m
2h 10mTour published by:
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| Locarno | |
| (5m) | |
| Tenero |
| Tenero, Stazione | |
| (1h 0m) | |
| Sonogno |
A beautiful hike with views over the resort of San Bernardino and the surrounding mountains. Our constant companion on our journey over an idyllic alpine pasture and the ski slopes of Pian Cales: the Piz Uccello, the landmark of San Bernardino.
6km220m220m2h 10m
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Locarno | |
| (26m) | |
| Bellinzona |
| Bellinzona, Stazione | |
| (47m) | |
| S. Bernardino, Villaggio |
Lovely hike through the snow-covered spruce and pine forests above the sunny village of Carì. Passing Prodör and Predelp, it leads to the agri-tourism site Alla Meta, where local products can be tasted.
6km150m150m1h 50mTour published by:
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| Locarno | |
| (1h 5m) | |
| Faido |
| Faido, Stazione | |
| (30m) | |
| Carì, Paese |
The Campo Blenio path, a circular trail which is not particularly difficult, is ideal for a good walk in the winter landscape of the sun-drenched Blenio Valley, the ideal location typically chosen by those who wish to spend a snowy day with their families.
2km40m40m40mTour published by:
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| Locarno | |
| (32m) | |
| Castione-Arbedo |
| Castione-Arbedo | |
| (12m) | |
| Biasca |
| Biasca, Stazione | |
| (37m) | |
| Olivone, Posta |
| Olivone, Posta | |
| (8m) | |
| Campo (Blenio), Paese |
On the sunlit side of the Rheinwald massif, the Roman Trail links the villages of Splügen and Sufers. Along the way: lovely views of various peaks and – after traversing the snowclad fairytale forest – Lake Sufers, almost entirely frozen over.
5km110m150m1h 30mLandscape: Along the water,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Locarno | |
| (26m) | |
| Bellinzona |
| Bellinzona, Stazione | |
| (1h 3m) | |
| Splügen, Dorf |
On this winter hiking trail, you can escape the fog and enjoy the mystical mood in the open landscape of the upland moor, the largest in Switzerland. It lies in a high valley where the Biber river flows in its natural bed.
7km50m50m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Locarno | |
| (26m) | |
| Bellinzona |
| Bellinzona | |
| (54m) | |
| Arth-Goldau |
| Arth-Goldau | |
| (13m) | |
| Rothenthurm |
The classic hike to the Gorda hut which is situated on a gentle, sunny plateau and offers spectacular views of the Adula massif and the entire Valle del Sole. The ascent leads through an enchanted forest and past snow-covered stone huts.
13km660m660m5h 0mTour published by:
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| Locarno | |
| (32m) | |
| Castione-Arbedo |
| Castione-Arbedo | |
| (12m) | |
| Biasca |
| Biasca, Stazione | |
| (49m) | |
| Camperio, Ospizio |
Sweeping views far from the madding crowd: set among impressive mountain scenery wth a view on the Mythen, this winter trail leads through snow-covered pine forests.
5km30m340m1h 40mTour published by:
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| Locarno | |
| (26m) | |
| Bellinzona |
| Bellinzona | |
| (33m) | |
| Altdorf UR |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof West | |
| (19m) | |
| Beckenried, Post |
| Beckenried, Post | |
| (9m) | |
| Emmetten, Post |
| Emmetten (Talstation) | |
| (8m) | |
| Stockhütte (Bergstation) |
A lovely winter hike in the Alta Leventina from Nante to Alpe Nuova. As the hike is mostly in the forest except for a few clearings, the tour is very sheltered from the wind.
6km160m160m1h 55mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Locarno | |
| (1h 24m) | |
| Airolo |
| Airolo, Stazione | |
| (9m) | |
| Nante |
The winter sports destination of Klewenalp-Stockhütte offer a wide range of highlights away from the ski pistes, too: one of these is the romantic winter trail hrough Ängi Valley with a superb view over Lake Lucerne.
4km30m240m1h 10mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Locarno | |
| (26m) | |
| Bellinzona |
| Bellinzona | |
| (33m) | |
| Altdorf UR |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof West | |
| (19m) | |
| Beckenried, Post |
| Beckenried (Klewenalpbahn) | |
| (10m) | |
| Klewenalp |
