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) |
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) |
This fascinating panorama trail follows the route of the old Rigi Scheidegg Railway on flat terrain as far as Unterstetten, then continues on a gentle incline to Rigi Scheidegg.
7km220m20m2h 20mTour 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) |
Combining the contemplation and baroque splendour of Einsiedeln Abbey with the wintry hush and scenic beauty of Lake Sihl, this panoramic hike also offers views of the Etzel and the Ybrig mountains.
8km140m140m2h 40mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Luzern (08:35) | |
| IR75 (39m) | |
| Thalwil (09:14) |
| Thalwil (09:17) | |
| RE35 (9m) | |
| Wädenswil (09:26) |
| Wädenswil (09:34) | |
| S13 (24m) | |
| Einsiedeln (09:58) |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (10:03) | |
| 551 (2m) | |
| Einsiedeln, Brüel (10:05) |
This winter hike across the high St. Karl and Oberberg plateaus guarantees some truly impressive views. Enjoy the mountains of central Schwyz as you pass snow-topped coniferous forests and craggy rock formations.
6km360m360m2h 30mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Luzern (09:06) | |
| S3 (42m) | |
| Schwyz (09:48) |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (10:13) | |
| 505 (24m) | |
| Rickenbach SZ, Gründel/St Karl (10:37) |
The winter hiking trail at Stoos offers a leisurely alternative for those who want to escape the bustle of winter sports and find peace in the mountains of Central Switzerland.
4km150m150m1h 25mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Luzern (08:39) | |
| VAE (32m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:11) |
| Arth-Goldau, Bahnhof (09:21) | |
| 501 (33m) | |
| Schwyz, Stoosbahn (09:54) |
| Schwyz Stoosbahn (Talstation) (10:10) | |
| 2577 (7m) | |
| Stoos SZ (10:17) |
