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.
7km
50m
50m
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.
8km140m140m2h 40m
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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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.
5km60m420m1h 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.
5km220m220m1h 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.
8km360m360m2h 55mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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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.
4km160m160m1h 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.
7km220m20m2h 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) | |
| 2564 (6m) | |
| Rigi Scheidegg (10:11) |
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.
7km360m360m2h 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) |
Water and a view of the mountains are the main features of this hike, which leads over bridges and along rivers and streams to Lake Sihl – always surrounded by the mountains of the Sihl Valley and Ybrig.
14km130m130m4h 15mTour published by:
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| Rapperswil SG (08:36) | |
| S40 (36m) | |
| Einsiedeln (09:12) |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (09:37) | |
| 556 (17m) | |
| Euthal, Höhport (09:54) |
Take it easy on the Weissenberge, the sun terrace of the Sernf Valley. This leisurely winter hike to Schiben is a perfect way to enjoy the tranquillity of nature and the views of the Elm mountains and the upper valley.
4km180m180m1h 25mTour published by:
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| Rapperswil SG (08:33) | |
| S6 (51m) | |
| Schwanden GL (09:24) |
| Schwanden GL, Bahnhof (09:28) | |
| 541 (15m) | |
| Matt, Dorf (09:43) |
| Matt (Seilbahn) (09:55) | |
| LMW (4m) | |
| Weissenberge (09:59) |
