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 (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.
7km50m50m2h 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.
6km220m220m2h 10m
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Locarno (08:33) | |
| IR46 (22m) | |
| Bellinzona (08:55) |
| Bellinzona, Stazione (09:40) | |
| 171 (52m) | |
| S. Bernardino, Villaggio (10:32) |
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 (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.
5km220m220m1h 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.
5km110m150m1h 30mLandscape: Along the water,Through a Swiss Park,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) |
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.
2km30m30m40mLandscape: Along the water,With panoramic views
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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.
9km240m240m3h 0mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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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) |
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 (08:33) | |
| IR46 (22m) | |
| Bellinzona (08:55) |
| Bellinzona (09:17) | |
| IC2 (33m) | |
| Altdorf UR (09:50) |
| Altdorf UR, Bahnhof West (10:23) | |
| 310 (19m) | |
| Beckenried, Post (10:42) |
| Beckenried, Post (10:46) | |
| 311 (9m) | |
| Emmetten, Post (10:55) |
| Emmetten (Talstation) (10:57) | |
| 2557 (8m) | |
| Stockhütte (Bergstation) (11:05) |
Always an experience – the mighty Grosse Mythen and the view straight down to the basin of Schwyz, the area’s main town with its widely scattered settlements. A couple of breezy tips: Watch the paragliders take off from their launch site and let your eyes wander to Einsiedeln’s ski jumps on the way back.
2km70m70m35mTour published by:
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| Locarno (08:33) | |
| IR46 (22m) | |
| Bellinzona (08:55) |
| Bellinzona (09:17) | |
| IC2 (33m) | |
| Altdorf UR (09:50) |
| Altdorf UR (10:06) | |
| S2 (17m) | |
| Schwyz (10:23) |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (10:41) | |
| 503 (12m) | |
| Rickenbach SZ, Rotenfluebahn (10:53) |
| Rickenbach SZ (Rotenfluebahn) (10:55) | |
| 2569 (15m) | |
| Rotenflue (Mythenregion) (11:10) |
