Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Wil 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 Wil 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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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.
5km
60m
420m
1h 45mTour published by:
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| Wil SG (08:32) | |
| S9 (22m) | |
| Wattwil (08:54) |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof (09:06) | |
| 790 (19m) | |
| Nesslau-Neu St.Johann, Bahnhof (09:25) |
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:
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| Wil SG (08:47) | |
| S1 (16m) | |
| Gossau SG (09:03) |
| Gossau SG (09:21) | |
| S23 (22m) | |
| Urnäsch (09:43) |
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:
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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:
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| Wil SG (08:47) | |
| S1 (16m) | |
| Gossau SG (09:03) |
| Gossau SG (09:21) | |
| S23 (27m) | |
| Jakobsbad (09:48) |
Outsmarting the fog: This easy hike takes you from the village of Gais, awarded with the Wakker Prize, to the Stoss Pass and back again, along sunny slopes that offer a magnificent view of the Rhine Valley.
8km170m170m2h 35mTour published by:
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| Wil SG (08:47) | |
| S1 (27m) | |
| St. Gallen (09:14) |
| St. Gallen (09:22) | |
| S21 (27m) | |
| Gais (09:49) |
A must for romantics: The Laternliweg (Lantern Trail) in the Schwägalp nature discovery park leads through a snowy fairy-tale landscape. Over 50 lanterns light the way through the sparkling winter wonderland for a one-of-a-kind experience.
3km120m120m1h 5mTour published by:
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| Wil SG (08:47) | |
| S1 (16m) | |
| Gossau SG (09:03) |
| Gossau SG (09:21) | |
| S23 (22m) | |
| Urnäsch (09:43) |
| Urnäsch, Bahnhof (09:47) | |
| 791 (13m) | |
| Schwägalp, Passhöhe (10:00) |
The winter hiking path over Alp Sellamatt leads through the fabulous natural landscape in the bosom of Churfirsten. The view reaches far down into Thur Valley and the sea of fog, which is in winter often spreading over the lowland. Boards at the wayside tell legends from Toggenburg.
9km260m260m2h 55mTour published by:
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| Wil SG (08:32) | |
| S9 (22m) | |
| Wattwil (08:54) |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof (09:06) | |
| 790 (33m) | |
| Alt St. Johann, Dorf (09:39) |
| Alt St. Johann (Sellamattbahn) (09:46) | |
| 2765 (7m) | |
| Alp Sellamatt (09:53) |
On the sunny side of Wildhaus – with spectacular view to the Churfirsten – this circular tour leads form Wildhaus over the high plateau Gamplüt to Alp Fros and back again.
7km360m360m2h 45mTour published by:
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| Wil SG (08:32) | |
| S9 (22m) | |
| Wattwil (08:54) |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof (09:06) | |
| 790 (47m) | |
| Wildhaus, Dorf (09:53) |
Fleeing from the hustle and into the quiet, wonderful winter world of Gamperfin: this winter hiking path leads through sparse forests and untouched Alpine meadows with panoramic view to Säntis and the Alvier massif.
10km460m460m3h 45mTour published by:
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| Wil SG (08:32) | |
| S9 (22m) | |
| Wattwil (08:54) |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof (09:06) | |
| 790 (39m) | |
| Wildhaus, Lisighaus (09:45) |
| Wildhaus Thur (Talstation) (09:50) | |
| 2770 (5m) | |
| Wildhaus Oberdorf (09:55) |
On the way from Chäserrugg over Rosenböden high plateau winter hikers enjoy a breath-taking view to six countries and 500 summits.
3km140m140m1h 5mTour published by:
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| Wil SG (08:32) | |
| S9 (22m) | |
| Wattwil (08:54) |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof (09:06) | |
| 790 (36m) | |
| Unterwasser, Chäserrugg Bahn (09:42) |
| Unterwasser Chäserrugg Bahn (09:45) | |
| 2767 (8m) | |
| Iltios (09:53) |
| Iltios (09:58) | |
| 2768 (8m) | |
| Chäserrugg (10:06) |
Landscape: Over a pass,With panoramic views
Landscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
Landscape: With panoramic views
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