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.
4 km
20 m
340 m
1h 15mTour published by:
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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.
7 km220 m20 m2h 20mTour published by:
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| Vitznau (09:15) | |
| 82 (18m) | |
| Rigi Kaltbad-First (09:33) |
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.
5 km30 m340 m1h 40mTour published by:
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| Vitznau (09:10) | |
| 3600 (16m) | |
| Beckenried (See) (09:26) |
| Beckenried, Post (09:46) | |
| 311 (9m) | |
| Emmetten, Post (09:55) |
| Emmetten (Talstation) (09:57) | |
| 2557 (8m) | |
| Stockhütte (Bergstation) (10:05) |
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.
4 km30 m240 m1h 10m
Landscape: With panoramic views,Onto an alp
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| Vitznau (09:10) | |
| 3600 (16m) | |
| Beckenried (See) (09:26) |
| Beckenried (Klewenalpbahn) (10:00) | |
| 2556 (10m) | |
| Klewenalp (10:10) |
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.
4 km150 m150 m1h 25mLandscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park
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| Vitznau, Station (08:35) | |
| 508 (29m) | |
| Brunnen, Kleinstadtstrasse (09:04) |
| Brunnen, See/Schiffstation (09:16) | |
| 504 (14m) | |
| Morschach, Luftseilbahn (09:30) |
| Morschach Talstat. (Luftseilb) (09:40) | |
| 2580 (8m) | |
| Stoos Bergstat. (Luftseilb) (09:48) |
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.
5 km220 m220 m1h 50mTour published by:
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| Vitznau, Station (08:35) | |
| 508 (51m) | |
| Schwyz, Zentrum (09:26) |
| Schwyz, Zentrum (09:45) | |
| 507 (11m) | |
| Sattel, Talstation (09:56) |
| Sattel (Talstat. Hochstuckli) (09:59) | |
| GB (8m) | |
| Sattel Mostelberg (Bergstat.) (10:07) |
Always an experience – the mighty Grosse Mythen and the view straight down to the basin of Schwyz, the area’s main town with its widely scattered settlements. A couple of breezy tips: Watch the paragliders take off from their launch site and let your eyes wander to Einsiedeln’s ski jumps on the way back.
2 km70 m70 m35mTour published by:
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| Vitznau, Station (08:35) | |
| 508 (56m) | |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (09:31) |
| Schwyz, Bahnhof (09:41) | |
| 503 (12m) | |
| Rickenbach SZ, Rotenfluebahn (09:53) |
| Rickenbach SZ (Rotenfluebahn) (09:55) | |
| 2569 (15m) | |
| Rotenflue (Mythenregion) (10:10) |
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.
7 km50 m50 m2h 5mTour published by:
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| 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) |
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.
6 km360 m360 m2h 30mLandscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park
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| 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) |
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.
9 km240 m240 m3h 0mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| 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) |
