Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Lucerne 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 Lucerne 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 sunny winter outing in the Finsterwald forest is perfect for those seeking peace and quiet in the midst of the Entlebuch moorland scenery. You'll pass a drilling platform (an industrial monument) and enjoy an impressive backdrop featuring the Schimbrig and the Fürstein.
5km
130m
130m
1h 35m
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Luzern (08:57) | |
| RE7 (25m) | |
| Entlebuch (09:22) |
| Entlebuch, Bahnhof (09:25) | |
| 232 (9m) | |
| Finsterwald LU, Kirche (09:34) |
Engelberg’s Grotto Trail leads to the «End of the World». This high-altitude path takes walkers through a snowy landscape with views of Engelberg, past the famous «seven springs», and on to the Lourdes grotto and Horbis.
6km170m170m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Luzern (09:10) | |
| IRLEX (43m) | |
| Engelberg (09:53) |
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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| Luzern (08:39) | |
| VAE (50m) | |
| Rothenthurm (09:29) |
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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| Luzern (08:35) | |
| IR75 (22m) | |
| Zug (08:57) |
| Zug, Metalli/Bahnhof (09:08) | |
| 603 (12m) | |
| Zug, Schönegg (09:20) |
| Schönegg (09:26) | |
| 2566 (8m) | |
| Zugerberg (09:34) |
In winter, when the panorama road on the Glaubenbielen Pass is closed, you can experience pure nature here. The view of the Rothorn chain and the traces of wild animals in the snow make you forget about everyday life. The landslide area, which is clearly visible on this route, is also very exciting.
10km400m400m3h 25mLandscape: Over a pass,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Luzern (08:57) | |
| RE7 (31m) | |
| Schüpfheim (09:28) |
| Schüpfheim, Bahnhof (09:33) | |
| 241 (24m) | |
| Sörenberg, Post (09:57) |
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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| Luzern (08:57) | |
| S4 (21m) | |
| Stans (09:18) |
| Stans, Bahnhof (09:27) | |
| 311 (28m) | |
| Emmetten, Post (09:55) |
| Emmetten (Talstation) (09:57) | |
| 2557 (8m) | |
| Stockhütte (Bergstation) (10:05) |
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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| Luzern (08:39) | |
| VAE (50m) | |
| Rothenthurm (09:29) |
| Rothenthurm, Bahnhof (09:32) | |
| 609 (6m) | |
| Sattel, Gondelbahn (09:38) |
| Sattel (Talstat. Hochstuckli) (09:40) | |
| GB (8m) | |
| Sattel Mostelberg (Bergstat.) (09:48) |
On the right the rugged Schrattenfluh, on the left the Brienzer Rothorn range – your constant companions on this winter hike. First from Rossweid to Salwideli, the trail then follows the Bärselbach and Emme streams to Kemmeribodenbad. The former health resort is now famous for its meringues.
11km130m620m3h 30mTour published by:
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| Luzern (08:57) | |
| RE7 (31m) | |
| Schüpfheim (09:28) |
| Schüpfheim, Bahnhof (09:33) | |
| 241 (24m) | |
| Sörenberg, Post (09:57) |
| Sörenberg (Talst. Rossweid) (10:02) | |
| 2503 (6m) | |
| Rossweid (10:08) |
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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| Luzern (08:57) | |
| S4 (21m) | |
| Stans (09:18) |
| Stans, Bahnhof (09:22) | |
| 310 (18m) | |
| Beckenried, Post (09:40) |
| Beckenried (Klewenalpbahn) (10:00) | |
| 2556 (10m) | |
| Klewenalp (10:10) |
This easy high-altitude walk on the queen of mountains features magnificent views out over the Swiss plateau to the Black Forest, the Vosges mountains and the Alps, as well as a breath-taking bird’s-eye view of Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug.
4km20m340m1h 15mTour published by:
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| Luzern Bahnhofquai (09:12) | |
| 3600 (41m) | |
| Weggis (09:53) |
| Weggis, Schiffstation (09:58) | |
| 509 (2m) | |
| Weggis, Rigistrasse (10:00) |
| Weggis (Luftseilbahn) (10:10) | |
| 2562 (10m) | |
| Rigi Kaltbad (Luftseilbahn) (10:20) |
