Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Sarnen 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 Sarnen 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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The winter hiking trail from the car-free upland plateau of Melchsee-Frutt to Tannalp passes through glittering winter landscapes. There are two picturesque chapels and lakes along the wayside.
9km
240m
240m
3h 0m
Landscape: Along the water,Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Sarnen, Bahnhof (08:44) | |
| 343 (34m) | |
| Stöckalp (09:18) |
| Melchtal Stöckalp (Talstation) (09:19) | |
| 2525 (20m) | |
| Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation) (09:39) |
The path goes from Käserstatt to Mägisalp via alpine meadows and enchanting forest passages. Here, winter hikers can always catch a glimpse of the Wetterhorn mountains opposite.
3km70m190m55mTour published by:
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| Sarnen (09:24) | |
| LIX (39m) | |
| Brünig-Hasliberg (10:03) |
| Brünig-Hasliberg, Bahnhof (10:08) | |
| 158 (11m) | |
| Hasliberg Wasserwendi, Twing (10:19) |
| Hasliberg Twing (Gondelbahn) (10:24) | |
| 2485 (14m) | |
| Käserstatt (10:38) |
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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| Sarnen (08:35) | |
| LIX (20m) | |
| Luzern (08:55) |
| Luzern (09:10) | |
| IRLEX (43m) | |
| Engelberg (09:53) |
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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| Sarnen (08:35) | |
| LIX (20m) | |
| Luzern (08:55) |
| Luzern (09:09) | |
| IR70 (19m) | |
| Zug (09:28) |
| Zug, Metalli/Bahnhof (09:38) | |
| 603 (12m) | |
| Zug, Schönegg (09:50) |
| Schönegg (09:56) | |
| 2566 (8m) | |
| Zugerberg (10:04) |
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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| Sarnen (08:35) | |
| LIX (20m) | |
| Luzern (08:55) |
| Luzern (09:06) | |
| S3 (32m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:38) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| S31 (17m) | |
| Rothenthurm (10:11) |
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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| Sarnen (08:35) | |
| LIX (20m) | |
| Luzern (08:55) |
| Luzern (09:06) | |
| S3 (32m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:38) |
| Arth-Goldau RB (09:55) | |
| 81 (8m) | |
| Kräbel (10:03) |
| Kräbel (Talstation Scheidegg) (10:05) | |
| 2564 (6m) | |
| Rigi Scheidegg (10:11) |
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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| Sarnen (08:35) | |
| LIX (20m) | |
| Luzern (08:55) |
| 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) |
On the Ristis – Rigidalalp – Brunnihütte Panorama Trail you can enjoy a wonderful winter walk on Engelberg’s sunny side with delightful views of the Titlis and the Hahnen.
6km280m280m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Sarnen (08:35) | |
| LIX (20m) | |
| Luzern (08:55) |
| Luzern (09:10) | |
| IRLEX (43m) | |
| Engelberg (09:53) |
| Engelberg (Brunni-Bahnen) (10:20) | |
| 2530 (6m) | |
| Ristis (Brunni-Bahnen) (10:26) |
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.
5km130m130m1h 35mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Sarnen (08:35) | |
| LIX (20m) | |
| Luzern (08:55) |
| Luzern (09:16) | |
| S6 (35m) | |
| Entlebuch (09:51) |
| Entlebuch, Bahnhof (10:25) | |
| 232 (9m) | |
| Finsterwald LU, Kirche (10:34) |
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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| Sarnen (08:35) | |
| LIX (20m) | |
| Luzern (08:55) |
| Luzern (09:06) | |
| S3 (42m) | |
| Schwyz (09:48) |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (10:13) | |
| 505 (24m) | |
| Rickenbach SZ, Gründel/St Karl (10:37) |
