Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Zofingen 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 Zofingen 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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Romantic winter hiking trail high above Lake Thun, leading past the cantonal recuperation clinic and through glittering winter forests. Enjoy expansive views of the Bernese Alps above the fog line.
9 km
240 m
240 m
3h 0m
Landscape: With panoramic views,Onto an alp
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| Zofingen (08:32) | |
| IR15 (28m) | |
| Bern (09:00) |
| Bern (09:07) | |
| IC8 (19m) | |
| Thun (09:26) |
| Thun, Bahnhof (09:32) | |
| 31 (21m) | |
| Heiligenschwendi, Hünibode (09:53) |
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.
6 km170 m170 m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Zofingen (08:58) | |
| IR27 (32m) | |
| Luzern (09:30) |
| Luzern (09:36) | |
| IRLEX (45m) | |
| Engelberg (10:21) |
Grey below, luminous blue above: it’s time for Mount Weissenstein. Those sick of the fog can enjoy a winter hike on Solothurn’s local mountain, which offers splendid views of the Swiss Plateau to Mount Säntis and Mont Blanc.
4 km90 m90 m1h 15mLandscape: With panoramic views
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| Zofingen (08:39) | |
| S29 (9m) | |
| Olten (08:48) |
| Olten (09:01) | |
| IR55 (25m) | |
| Solothurn (09:26) |
| Solothurn (09:32) | |
| S21 (14m) | |
| Oberdorf SO (09:46) |
| Oberdorf SO (Talstation) (09:51) | |
| 2026 (12m) | |
| Weissenstein (10:03) |
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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| Zofingen (08:58) | |
| IR27 (32m) | |
| Luzern (09:30) |
| Luzern (09:39) | |
| VAE (50m) | |
| Rothenthurm (10:29) |
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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| Zofingen (08:58) | |
| IR27 (32m) | |
| Luzern (09:30) |
| Luzern (09:35) | |
| IR75 (22m) | |
| Zug (09:57) |
| Zug, Metalli/Bahnhof (10:08) | |
| 603 (12m) | |
| Zug, Schönegg (10:20) |
| Schönegg (10:26) | |
| 2566 (8m) | |
| Zugerberg (10:34) |
Towers, grottos and palaces, just like a faraway land in a fairytale. Yet we are not in the East, but in Schwarzsee in the Fribourg Pre-Alps. This walk will transport both young and old to another world.
4 km30 m100 m1h 5mTour published by:
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| Zofingen (08:32) | |
| IR15 (54m) | |
| Fribourg/Freiburg (09:26) |
| Fribourg/Freiburg, gare rout. (09:33) | |
| 123 (42m) | |
| Schwarzsee, Lichtena (10:15) |
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.
6 km300 m300 m2h 10mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Zofingen (08:58) | |
| IR27 (32m) | |
| Luzern (09:30) |
| Luzern (09:57) | |
| RE7 (31m) | |
| Schüpfheim (10:28) |
| Schüpfheim, Bahnhof (10:33) | |
| 233 (9m) | |
| Hasle LU, Heiligkreuz Kirche (10:42) |
On the Ristis – Rigidalalp – Brunnihütte Panorama Trail you can enjoy a wonderful winter walk on Engelberg’s sunny side with delightful views of the Titlis and the Hahnen.
6 km280 m280 m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Zofingen (08:58) | |
| IR27 (32m) | |
| Luzern (09:30) |
| Luzern (09:36) | |
| IRLEX (45m) | |
| Engelberg (10:21) |
| Engelberg, Bahnhof (10:27) | |
| 300 (5m) | |
| Engelberg, Brunnibahn (10:32) |
| Engelberg (Brunni-Bahnen) (10:40) | |
| 2530 (6m) | |
| Ristis (Brunni-Bahnen) (10:46) |
This winter hiking trail takes you to the most scenic lookout points around Aeschi. Several benches invite you to linger and admire the views. The ever-changing views of the Frutigtal valley, Mount Niesen, Lake Thun and the peaks above the fog line are without equal.
6 km200 m200 m2h 10mLandscape: With panoramic views,Through a Swiss Park
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| Zofingen (08:32) | |
| IR15 (28m) | |
| Bern (09:00) |
| Bern (09:07) | |
| IC8 (30m) | |
| Spiez (09:37) |
| Spiez, Bahnhof (10:08) | |
| 63 (13m) | |
| Aeschi b. Spiez, Post (10:21) |
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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| Zofingen (08:58) | |
| IR27 (32m) | |
| Luzern (09:30) |
| Luzern (09:39) | |
| VAE (50m) | |
| Rothenthurm (10:29) |
| Rothenthurm, Bahnhof (10:32) | |
| 609 (6m) | |
| Sattel, Gondelbahn (10:38) |
| Sattel (Talstat. Hochstuckli) (10:40) | |
| GB (8m) | |
| Sattel Mostelberg (Bergstat.) (10:48) |
