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Winter Hikes from Solothurn by public transport

Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Solothurn 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 Solothurn 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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Weissenstein-Winterwanderung

Minimum travel time: 31m to Weissenstein

Grey below, luminous blue above: it’s time for Mount Weissenstein. Those sick of the fog can enjoy a winter hike on Solothurn’s local mountain, which offers splendid views of the Swiss Plateau to Mount Säntis and Mont Blanc.

dist4 km
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asce90 m
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desc90 m
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dura1h 15m
  • Landscape: With panoramic views

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How to get to Weissenstein-Winterwanderung

Fastest connection from Solothurn to Weissenstein: 31m
S21 (14m)
Walk from to
2026 (12m)
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Chemin de Prés-d’Orvin

Minimum travel time: 48m to Les Prés-d'Orvin, Bellevue

This winter walk, which starts in the village of Prés-d’Orvin, will take you onto the Chasseral ridge at a height of 1,288 m where a magnificent panorama over Lake Neuchâtel, the plateau and the Alpine chain awaits you.

dist9 km
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asce300 m
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desc300 m
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dura3h 0m
  • Landscape: Onto a mountain peak, Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic views

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How to get to Chemin de Prés-d’Orvin

Fastest connection from Solothurn to Les Prés-d'Orvin, Bellevue: 48m
IC5 (15m)
Walk from to
70 (27m)
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Chemin La Vue des Alpes–Tête de Ran

Minimum travel time: 1h 28m to Vue-des-Alpes

This winter hike takes you into the heart of the Neuchâtel Jura between snow-covered valleys and mountain ranges. From the Col de la Vue des Alpes, the route leads to the sun-drenched Tête de Ran peak. Once at the top, the view stretches from the Säntis to the Mont Blanc, while the French Jura and the Vosges mountains rise up towards the north.

dist7 km
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asce220 m
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desc220 m
|
dura2h 25m

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How to get to Chemin La Vue des Alpes–Tête de Ran

Fastest connection from Solothurn to Vue-des-Alpes: 1h 28m
IR55 (17m)
RE4 (41m)
Walk from to
370 (14m)
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Rundweg Aeschi–Aeschiried

Minimum travel time: 1h 30m to Aeschi b. Spiez, Post

This winter hiking trail takes you to the most scenic lookout points around Aeschi. Several benches invite you to linger and admire the views. The ever-changing views of the Frutigtal valley, Mount Niesen, Lake Thun and the peaks above the fog line are without equal.

dist6 km
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asce200 m
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desc200 m
|
dura2h 10m
  • Landscape: Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic views

Tour published by:

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How to get to Rundweg Aeschi–Aeschiried

Fastest connection from Solothurn to Aeschi b. Spiez, Post: 1h 30m
RE5 (35m)
IC61 (30m)
Walk from to
62 (9m)
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Rundweg Heiligenschwendi

Minimum travel time: 1h 35m to Heiligenschwendi, Hünibode

Romantic winter hiking trail high above Lake Thun, leading past the cantonal recuperation clinic and through glittering winter forests. Enjoy expansive views of the Bernese Alps above the fog line.

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

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How to get to Rundweg Heiligenschwendi

Fastest connection from Solothurn to Heiligenschwendi, Hünibode: 1h 35m
RE5 (35m)
IC61 (19m)
Walk from to
31 (20m)
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Chemin des Taillères

Minimum travel time: 1h 40m to La Brévine, poste

Don’t be afraid of the cold, entering the «Swiss Siberia» does not mean you will automatically be transformed into a block of ice, like the water of the Lac des Taillères, whose shorelines this route is following.

dist11 km
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asce140 m
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desc140 m
|
dura3h 25m
  • Landscape: Along the water, Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic views

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How to get to Chemin des Taillères

Fastest connection from Solothurn to La Brévine, poste: 1h 40m
IR55 (17m)
RE4 (41m)
R20 (9m)
Walk from to
381 (21m)
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Chemin Saignelégier–Le Noirmont

Minimum travel time: 1h 46m to Saignelégier

This hike from Saignelégier leads you to Le Noirmont through the typical scenery of the Jura. The route allows you to discover the capital of the Franches-Montagnes, Saignelégier, well known for its Marché-Concours National de chevaux (National Horse Show).

dist6 km
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asce50 m
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desc80 m
|
dura1h 45m

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How to get to Chemin Saignelégier–Le Noirmont

Fastest connection from Solothurn to Saignelégier: 1h 46m
IR55 (17m)
IR56 (30m)
R2 (12m)
Walk from to
34 (35m)
Walk from to
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Selibüel-Winterwanderweg

Minimum travel time: 1h 51m to Gurnigel, Berghaus

This simple circular trail begins at the famous Gurnigel mountain lodge. It explores the area along a well-groomed route, offering fantastic views of the Gantrisch Range peaks with the Nünenenflue, Gantrisch, Bürglen, and Ochse.

dist3 km
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asce170 m
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desc170 m
|
dura1h 15m
  • Landscape: Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic views

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How to get to Selibüel-Winterwanderweg

Fastest connection from Solothurn to Gurnigel, Berghaus: 1h 51m
S44 (1h 16m)
Walk from to
323 (33m)
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Grottenweg

Minimum travel time: 1h 52m 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
|
dura2h 5m

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How to get to Grottenweg

Fastest connection from Solothurn to Engelberg: 1h 52m
IC5 (17m)
IR26 (35m)
IRLEX (43m)
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Heiligkreuz-First-Winterwanderweg

Minimum travel time: 1h 55m 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
|
asce300 m
|
desc300 m
|
dura2h 10m
  • Landscape: Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic views

Tour published by:

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How to get to Heiligkreuz-First-Winterwanderweg

Fastest connection from Solothurn to Hasle LU, Heiligkreuz Kirche: 1h 55m
S44 (28m)
S4 (28m)
S6 (21m)
Walk from to
233 (9m)
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