Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Schaffhausen 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 Schaffhausen 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.
Much more on ovunta.com/map
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.
8km
140m
140m
2h 40mTour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Select an alternative stop on the map.
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 0mTour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Select an alternative stop on the map.
The ascent to Osteregg and Zimmermannslauftegg is not the easiest. But once you reach the top, the effort is soon forgotten. A stunning view stretching from the Appenzell hills all the way to Lake Constance is your reward.
11km580m580m4h 15mTour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Select an alternative stop on the map.
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:
SwitzerlandMobility
Select an alternative stop on the map.
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:
SwitzerlandMobility
Select an alternative stop on the map.
The winter hiking trail from the Kronberg summit leads gently downhill to Jakobsbad. Fantastic views of the Säntis and welcoming mountain inns beckon along the way.
8km20m800m2h 30mTour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Select an alternative stop on the map.
The mostly flat winter hiking trail leads through the snow-covered high valley of Gonten. The tour through the protected Gontenmoos moorland will captivate you with its unique nature and the numerous "Toobeschopfe" (old peat huts).
5km80m70m1h 25mTour published by:
SwitzerlandMobility
Select an alternative stop on the map.
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:
SwitzerlandMobility
Select an alternative stop on the map.
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:
SwitzerlandMobility
Select an alternative stop on the map.
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:
SwitzerlandMobility
Select an alternative stop on the map.
| Schaffhausen | |
| (38m) | |
| Zürich HB |
| Zürich HB | |
| (19m) | |
| Wädenswil |
| Wädenswil | |
| (24m) | |
| Einsiedeln |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof | |
| (2m) | |
| Einsiedeln, Brüel |
| Schaffhausen | |
| (36m) | |
| Zürich HB |
| Zürich HB | |
| (26m) | |
| Zug |
| Zug, Metalli/Bahnhof | |
| (10m) | |
| Zug, Schönegg |
| Schönegg | |
| (8m) | |
| Zugerberg |
| Schaffhausen | |
| (33m) | |
| Winterthur |
| Winterthur | |
| (36m) | |
| Gossau SG |
| Gossau SG | |
| (22m) | |
| Urnäsch |
| Schaffhausen | |
| (38m) | |
| Zürich HB |
| Zürich HB | |
| (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau |
| Arth-Goldau RB | |
| (8m) | |
| Kräbel |
| Kräbel (Talstation Scheidegg) | |
| (6m) | |
| Rigi Scheidegg |
| Schaffhausen | |
| (38m) | |
| Zürich HB |
| Zürich HB | |
| (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau |
| Arth-Goldau | |
| (17m) | |
| Rothenthurm |
| Schaffhausen | |
| (33m) | |
| Winterthur |
| Winterthur | |
| (36m) | |
| Gossau SG |
| Gossau SG | |
| (27m) | |
| Jakobsbad |
| Schaffhausen | |
| (33m) | |
| Winterthur |
| Winterthur | |
| (36m) | |
| Gossau SG |
| Gossau SG | |
| (27m) | |
| Jakobsbad |
| Schaffhausen | |
| (38m) | |
| Zürich HB |
| Zürich HB | |
| (19m) | |
| Wädenswil |
| Wädenswil | |
| (24m) | |
| Einsiedeln |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof | |
| (13m) | |
| Euthal, Schulhaus |
| Schaffhausen | |
| (38m) | |
| Zürich HB |
| Zürich HB | |
| (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau |
| Arth-Goldau | |
| (10m) | |
| Sattel |
| Sattel (Talstat. Hochstuckli) | |
| (8m) | |
| Sattel Mostelberg (Bergstat.) |
| Schaffhausen | |
| (33m) | |
| Winterthur |
| Winterthur | |
| (17m) | |
| Wil SG |
| Wil SG | |
| (22m) | |
| Wattwil |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof | |
| (15m) | |
| Neu St. Johann, Klosterkirche |
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
Learn more on
schweizmobil.ch
