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.
7 km
130 m
130 m
2h 10mTour published by:
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| Locarno (08:33) | |
| IR46 (5m) | |
| Tenero (08:38) |
| Tenero, Stazione (08:43) | |
| 321 (52m) | |
| Frasco, Chiesa (09:35) |
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.
7 km50 m50 m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Locarno (08:33) | |
| IR46 (22m) | |
| Bellinzona (08:55) |
| Bellinzona (09:17) | |
| IC2 (54m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (10:11) |
| Arth-Goldau (10:16) | |
| VAE (13m) | |
| Rothenthurm (10:29) |
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.
6 km220 m220 m2h 10m
Landscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park
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| Locarno (08:33) | |
| IR46 (22m) | |
| Bellinzona (08:55) |
| Bellinzona, Stazione (09:40) | |
| 171 (52m) | |
| S. Bernardino, Villaggio (10:32) |
The winter hiking trail between Airolo and Pesciüm, overlooking the majestic massif of the St. Gotthard, offers a privileged point of view to enjoy the scenic landscapes of the heart of the Swiss Alps.
3 km100 m100 m55mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Locarno (08:33) | |
| IR46 (1h 24m) | |
| Airolo (09:57) |
| Airolo, Stazione (10:10) | |
| 111 (2m) | |
| Airolo, Bivio Funivia (10:12) |
| Airolo (Pesciüm) (10:30) | |
| 2600 (5m) | |
| Pesciüm (10:35) |
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.
6 km160 m160 m1h 55mLandscape: With panoramic views,Onto an alp
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| Locarno (08:33) | |
| IR46 (1h 24m) | |
| Airolo (09:57) |
| Airolo, Stazione (10:30) | |
| 113 (9m) | |
| Nante (10:39) |
A revolving gondola, a foot suspension bridge and a spectacular view of the Schwyz basin, the surrounding mountains and lakes – the Engelstock Circuit Trail offers a leisurely hike full of variety.
5 km220 m220 m1h 50mTour published by:
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| Locarno (08:33) | |
| IR46 (22m) | |
| Bellinzona (08:55) |
| Bellinzona (09:17) | |
| IC2 (54m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (10:11) |
| Arth-Goldau (10:16) | |
| VAE (13m) | |
| Rothenthurm (10:29) |
| Rothenthurm, Bahnhof (10:32) | |
| 609 (6m) | |
| Sattel, Gondelbahn (10:38) |
| Sattel (Talstat. Hochstuckli) (10:40) | |
| GB (8m) | |
| Sattel Mostelberg (Bergstat.) (10:48) |
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.
5 km110 m150 m1h 30mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,Along the water,With panoramic views
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| Locarno (08:33) | |
| IR46 (22m) | |
| Bellinzona (08:55) |
| Bellinzona, Stazione (09:40) | |
| 171 (1h 12m) | |
| Splügen, Dorf (10:52) |
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.
13 km660 m660 m5h 0mTour published by:
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| Locarno (08:33) | |
| IR46 (40m) | |
| Biasca (09:13) |
| Biasca, Stazione (10:11) | |
| 140 (49m) | |
| Camperio, Ospizio (11:00) |
While you are on this car-free sunny mountain terrace in the canton of Uri, the Lake Arni winter hiking trail is the perfect place to stroll along the lakeside. Winter hikers are enchanted by the breathtaking mountain scenery along this easy and level route.
2 km30 m30 m40mLandscape: With panoramic views,Along the water
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| Locarno (08:33) | |
| IR46 (22m) | |
| Bellinzona (08:55) |
| Bellinzona (09:17) | |
| IC2 (33m) | |
| Altdorf UR (09:50) |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof Ost (09:54) | |
| 412 (3m) | |
| Altdorf UR, Telldenkmal (09:57) |
| Altdorf UR, Telldenkmal (10:14) | |
| 401 (30m) | |
| Intschi, Seilbahn (10:44) |
| Intschi (Luftseilbahn Arnisee) (10:55) | |
| PB (8m) | |
| Arnisee (11:03) |
The journey from the town of Zug into the open countryside takes just eight minutes. The Zugerberg circuit through the high moorlands offers much more than just a phenomenal view of the town, Lake Zug, and the surrounding mountain landscape.
9 km240 m240 m3h 0mLandscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park
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| Locarno (08:33) | |
| IR46 (22m) | |
| Bellinzona (08:55) |
| Bellinzona (09:17) | |
| IC2 (1h 13m) | |
| Zug (10:30) |
| Zug, Metalli/Bahnhof (10:38) | |
| 603 (12m) | |
| Zug, Schönegg (10:50) |
| Schönegg (10:56) | |
| 2566 (8m) | |
| Zugerberg (11:04) |
