
Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Vitznau 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 Vitznau 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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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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| Vitznau (10:09) | |
| 3600 (17m) | |
| Beckenried (See) (10:26) |
| Beckenried (Klewenalpbahn) (11:00) | |
| 2556 (10m) | |
| Klewenalp (11:10) |
The winter hiking trail at Stoos offers a leisurely alternative for those who want to escape the bustle of winter sports and find peace in the mountains of Central 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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| Vitznau (09:15) | |
| 82 (18m) | |
| Rigi Kaltbad-First (09:33) |
| Vitznau, Station (08:35) | |
| 508 (29m) | |
| Brunnen, See/Schiffstation (09:04) |
| Brunnen, See/Schiffstation (09:06) | |
| 504 (3m) | |
| Brunnen, Bahnhof (09:09) |
| Brunnen, Bahnhof (09:14) | |
| 504 (16m) | |
| Morschach, Luftseilbahn (09:30) |
| Morschach Talstat. (Luftseilb) (09:40) | |
| 2580 (8m) | |
| Stoos Bergstat. (Luftseilb) (09:48) |
| Vitznau, Station (08:35) | |
| 508 (34m) | |
| Brunnen, Bahnhof (09:09) |
| Brunnen (09:20) | |
| S2 (11m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:31) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:54) | |
| S31 (17m) | |
| Rothenthurm (10:11) |
| Vitznau, Station (08:35) | |
| 508 (56m) | |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (09:31) |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (09:38) | |
| 501 (22m) | |
| Ried (Muotathal), Seilb.Illgau (10:00) |
| Ried (Muotathal) (Seilbahn) (10:05) | |
| PB (3m) | |
| Illgau (Luftseilbahn) (10:08) |
| Illgau Dorf (10:16) | |
| PB (7m) | |
| Oberberg St. Karl (10:23) |
| Vitznau (10:49) | |
| 3600 (52m) | |
| Luzern Bahnhofquai (11:41) |
| Luzern (11:57) | |
| RE7 (31m) | |
| Schüpfheim (12:28) |
| Schüpfheim, Bahnhof (12:33) | |
| 233 (9m) | |
| Hasle LU, Heiligkreuz Kirche (12:42) |
| Vitznau, Station (08:35) | |
| 508 (34m) | |
| Brunnen, Bahnhof (09:09) |
| Brunnen (09:20) | |
| S2 (29m) | |
| Zug Postplatz (09:49) |
| Zug, Postplatz (09:55) | |
| 603 (10m) | |
| Zug, Schönegg (10:05) |
| Schönegg (10:26) | |
| 2566 (8m) | |
| Zugerberg (10:34) |
| Vitznau, Station (08:48) | |
| 508 (34m) | |
| Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof (09:22) |
| Küssnacht am Rigi (09:32) | |
| S3 (21m) | |
| Luzern (09:53) |
| Luzern (10:10) | |
| IRLEX (43m) | |
| Engelberg (10:53) |
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
















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