Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Winterthur 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 Winterthur 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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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.
11km
580m
580m
4h 15mTour published by:
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| Winterthur (08:38) | |
| IR13 (36m) | |
| Gossau SG (09:14) |
| 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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| Winterthur (08:38) | |
| IR13 (36m) | |
| Gossau SG (09:14) |
| Gossau SG (09:21) | |
| S23 (27m) | |
| Jakobsbad (09:48) |
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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| Winterthur (08:38) | |
| IR13 (36m) | |
| Gossau SG (09:14) |
| Gossau SG (09:21) | |
| S23 (22m) | |
| Urnäsch (09:43) |
| Urnäsch, Bahnhof (09:47) | |
| 791 (13m) | |
| Schwägalp, Passhöhe (10:00) |
Combining the contemplation and baroque splendour of Einsiedeln Abbey with the wintry hush and scenic beauty of Lake Sihl, this panoramic hike also offers views of the Etzel and the Ybrig mountains.
8km140m140m2h 40m
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Winterthur (08:31) | |
| IC81 (25m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:56) |
| Zürich HB (09:12) | |
| IR35 (19m) | |
| Wädenswil (09:31) |
| Wädenswil (09:34) | |
| S13 (24m) | |
| Einsiedeln (09:58) |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (10:03) | |
| 551 (2m) | |
| Einsiedeln, Brüel (10:05) |
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 35mLandscape: Over a pass,With panoramic views
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| Winterthur (08:38) | |
| IR13 (44m) | |
| St. Gallen (09:22) |
| St. Gallen (09:52) | |
| S21 (27m) | |
| Gais (10:19) |
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.
7km50m50m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Winterthur (08:31) | |
| IC81 (25m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:56) |
| Zürich HB (09:12) | |
| IR35 (19m) | |
| Wädenswil (09:31) |
| Wädenswil (09:34) | |
| S13 (16m) | |
| Biberbrugg (09:50) |
| Biberbrugg, Bahnhof (10:10) | |
| 507 (7m) | |
| Rothenthurm, Erste Altmatt (10:17) |
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.
5km60m420m1h 45mTour published by:
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| Winterthur (08:38) | |
| IR13 (17m) | |
| Wil SG (08:55) |
| Wil SG (09:02) | |
| S9 (22m) | |
| Wattwil (09:24) |
| Wattwil, Bahnhof (10:06) | |
| 790 (19m) | |
| Nesslau-Neu St.Johann, Bahnhof (10:25) |
Water and a view of the mountains are the main features of this hike, which leads over bridges and along rivers and streams to Lake Sihl – always surrounded by the mountains of the Sihl Valley and Ybrig.
14km130m130m4h 15mTour published by:
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| Winterthur (08:31) | |
| IC81 (25m) | |
| Zürich HB (08:56) |
| Zürich HB (09:12) | |
| IR35 (19m) | |
| Wädenswil (09:31) |
| Wädenswil (09:34) | |
| S13 (24m) | |
| Einsiedeln (09:58) |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (10:03) | |
| 555 (17m) | |
| Euthal, Schulhaus (10:20) |
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.
9km240m240m3h 0mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Winterthur (08:39) | |
| S11 (16m) | |
| Zürich Stadelhofen (08:55) |
| Zürich Stadelhofen (09:02) | |
| S5 (52m) | |
| Zug (09:54) |
| Zug, Metalli/Bahnhof (10:08) | |
| 603 (12m) | |
| Zug, Schönegg (10:20) |
| Schönegg (10:26) | |
| 2566 (8m) | |
| Zugerberg (10:34) |
