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.
5 km
60 m
420 m
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.
11 km580 m580 m4h 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 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.
8 km20 m800 m2h 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.
8 km170 m170 m2h 35m
Landscape: With panoramic views,Over a pass
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| Wil SG (08:47) | |
| S1 (27m) | |
| St. Gallen (09:14) |
| St. Gallen (09:22) | |
| S21 (27m) | |
| Gais (09:49) |
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).
5 km80 m70 m1h 25mTour published by:
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| Wil SG (08:47) | |
| S1 (16m) | |
| Gossau SG (09:03) |
| Gossau SG (09:21) | |
| S23 (29m) | |
| Gonten (09:50) |
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.
3 km120 m120 m1h 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.
9 km260 m260 m2h 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.
7 km360 m360 m2h 45mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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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.
10 km460 m460 m3h 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) |
Forests steeped in legend, alpine meadows in hibernation, and the unique landscape of the Alpstein mountains in plain sight. This winter hike at the foot of Hoher Kasten offers an exceptional experience and is suitable for hikers in good physical condition.
9 km460 m460 m3h 35mTour published by:
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| Wil SG (08:47) | |
| S1 (16m) | |
| Gossau SG (09:03) |
| Gossau SG (09:21) | |
| S23 (44m) | |
| Weissbad (10:05) |
| Weissbad, Bahnhof (10:07) | |
| 192 (7m) | |
| Brülisau, Kastenbahn (10:14) |
