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Winter Hikes from Sarnen by public transport

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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Tannalp-Winterwanderweg

Minimum travel time: 47m to Melchsee-Frutt (Bergstation)

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.

dist9 km
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asce240 m
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desc240 m
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dura3h 0m
  • Landscape: Along the water, Onto an alp, With panoramic views

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Breitenfeld-Panoramaweg

Minimum travel time: 1h 2m to Turren

A one-of-a-kind winter hiking experience with views down into the Lungern valley basin and across to the Bernese Alps. Far away from any hustle and bustle, this Alpine route slowly ascends up around Finsterbüel to the beautifully located, sleepy village of Breitenfeld.

dist5 km
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asce260 m
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desc260 m
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dura1h 50m

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Klewenalp-Stockhütte-Weg

Minimum travel time: 1h 7m to Stockhütte (Bergstation)

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.

dist5 km
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asce30 m
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desc340 m
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dura1h 40m

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Klewenalp-Ängi-Weg

Minimum travel time: 1h 12m to Klewenalp

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.

dist4 km
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asce30 m
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desc240 m
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dura1h 10m
  • Landscape: Onto an alp, With panoramic views

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Käserstatt-Mägisalp-Weg

Minimum travel time: 1h 14m to Käserstatt

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.

dist3 km
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asce70 m
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desc190 m
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dura55m

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Finsterwald-Wissenegg-Winterwanderweg

Minimum travel time: 1h 15m to Finsterwald LU, Kirche

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.

dist5 km
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asce130 m
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desc130 m
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dura1h 35m
  • Landscape: Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic views

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Grottenweg

Minimum travel time: 1h 18m to Engelberg

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.

dist6 km
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asce170 m
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desc170 m
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dura2h 5m

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Heiligkreuz-First-Winterwanderweg

Minimum travel time: 1h 23m to Hasle LU, Heiligkreuz Kirche

The Heiligkreuz 'place of power' is a real gem in the UNESCO Biosphere Entlebuch. It promises not only a feeling of energy and peace, but also sporty winter hiking trails in pristine nature. This trail leads via the Reistegg up to the First. Both places offer glorious views of the Napf hills.

dist6 km
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asce300 m
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desc300 m
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dura2h 10m
  • Landscape: Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic views

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Zugerberg-Weg

Minimum travel time: 1h 29m to Zugerberg

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.

dist9 km
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asce240 m
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desc240 m
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dura3h 0m
  • Landscape: Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic views

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Rothenthurm-Winterwanderweg

Minimum travel time: 1h 36m to Rothenthurm

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.

dist7 km
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asce50 m
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desc50 m
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dura2h 5m

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