Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Rapperswil-Jona 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 Rapperswil-Jona 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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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 km
50 m
50 m
2h 5mTour published by:
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| Rapperswil SG (08:36) | |
| S40 (27m) | |
| Biberbrugg (09:03) |
| Biberbrugg, Bahnhof (09:10) | |
| 507 (7m) | |
| Rothenthurm, Erste Altmatt (09:17) |
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.
8 km140 m140 m2h 40m
Landscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park
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| Rapperswil SG (08:36) | |
| S40 (36m) | |
| Einsiedeln (09:12) |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (09:22) | |
| 554 (2m) | |
| Einsiedeln, Brüel (09:24) |
Trudge downhill on the sunny side, through the enchanting, silent landscape of Wolzenalp. Views of the Alpstein and Toggenburg mountains are your constant companions along the groomed trail.
5 km60 m420 m1h 45mTour published by:
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| Rapperswil SG (08:37) | |
| S4 (22m) | |
| Wattwil (08:59) |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof (09:06) | |
| 790 (19m) | |
| Nesslau-Neu St.Johann, Bahnhof (09:25) |
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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| Rapperswil SG (08:36) | |
| S40 (27m) | |
| Biberbrugg (09:03) |
| Biberbrugg, Bahnhof (09:10) | |
| 507 (18m) | |
| Sattel, Talstation (09:28) |
| Sattel (Talstat. Hochstuckli) (09:31) | |
| GB (8m) | |
| Sattel Mostelberg (Bergstat.) (09:39) |
This winter hike leads from the Arvenbüel through magical winter landscapes to the Vorder Höhi. It always offers impressive panoramic views: over the Toggenburg, the Alpstein, the Churfirsten and the Leistkamm.
8 km360 m360 m2h 55mLandscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park,Onto a mountain peak
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| Rapperswil SG (08:33) | |
| S6 (24m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (08:57) |
| Ziegelbrücke, Bahnhof Süd (09:04) | |
| 650 (33m) | |
| Arvenbüel, Arven (09:37) |
In summer and autumn, a popular nature paradise, in winter by far the sunniest winter hiking trail – a hike to the Hinter Höhi is well worth it at any time of the year.
4 km160 m160 m1h 25mTour published by:
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| Rapperswil SG (08:33) | |
| S6 (24m) | |
| Ziegelbrücke (08:57) |
| Ziegelbrücke, Bahnhof Süd (09:04) | |
| 650 (21m) | |
| Amden, Dorf (09:25) |
| Amden (Talstat. Niederschlag) (09:28) | |
| SL (15m) | |
| Niederschlag (09:43) |
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.
7 km220 m20 m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Rapperswil SG (08:56) | |
| VAE (49m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:45) |
| Arth-Goldau RB (09:55) | |
| 81 (8m) | |
| Kräbel (10:03) |
| Kräbel (Talstation Scheidegg) (10:05) | |
| PB (6m) | |
| Rigi Scheidegg (10:11) |
The winter hiking path over Alp Sellamatt leads through the fabulous natural landscape in the bosom of Churfirsten. The view reaches far down into Thur Valley and the sea of fog, which is in winter often spreading over the lowland. Boards at the wayside tell legends from Toggenburg.
9 km260 m260 m2h 55mTour published by:
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| Rapperswil SG (08:37) | |
| S4 (22m) | |
| Wattwil (08:59) |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof (09:06) | |
| 790 (33m) | |
| Alt St. Johann, Dorf (09:39) |
| Alt St. Johann (Sellamattbahn) (09:46) | |
| 2765 (7m) | |
| Alp Sellamatt (09:53) |
On the sunny side of Wildhaus – with spectacular view to the Churfirsten – this circular tour leads form Wildhaus over the high plateau Gamplüt to Alp Fros and back again.
7 km360 m360 m2h 45mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Rapperswil SG (08:37) | |
| S4 (22m) | |
| Wattwil (08:59) |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof (09:06) | |
| 790 (47m) | |
| Wildhaus, Dorf (09:53) |
The winter hiking path to Seebenalp offers a fantastic view to Churfirsten and Walensee. At the destination three mountain lakes lined by fir trees form a mystical scenery.
8 km320 m320 m2h 45mTour published by:
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| Rapperswil SG (08:32) | |
| S5 (6m) | |
| Pfäffikon SZ (08:38) |
| Pfäffikon SZ (08:41) | |
| IR35 (29m) | |
| Unterterzen (09:10) |
| Unterterzen (Talstation) (09:13) | |
| 2790 (20m) | |
| Flumserberg Tannenboden (09:33) |
