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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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.
4km
90m
90m
1h 15m
Landscape: With panoramic views
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| Zofingen | |
| (7m) | |
| Olten |
| Olten | |
| (22m) | |
| Solothurn |
| Solothurn | |
| (14m) | |
| Oberdorf SO |
| Oberdorf SO (Talstation) | |
| (12m) | |
| Weissenstein |
This sunny winter outing in the Finsterwald forest is perfect for those seeking peace and quiet in the midst of the Entlebuch moorland scenery. You'll pass a drilling platform (an industrial monument) and enjoy an impressive backdrop featuring the Schimbrig and the Fürstein.
5km130m130m1h 35mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Zofingen | |
| (13m) | |
| Nebikon |
| Nebikon, Bahnhof | |
| (18m) | |
| Willisau, Bahnhof |
| Willisau | |
| (11m) | |
| Wolhusen |
| Wolhusen | |
| (7m) | |
| Entlebuch |
| Entlebuch, Bahnhof | |
| (9m) | |
| Finsterwald LU, Kirche |
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.
9km240m240m3h 0mLandscape: Onto an alp,With panoramic views
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| Zofingen | |
| (28m) | |
| Bern |
| Bern | |
| (19m) | |
| Thun |
| Thun, Bahnhof | |
| (2m) | |
| Thun, Postbrücke |
| Thun, Postbrücke | |
| (18m) | |
| Heiligenschwendi, Hünibode |
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.
6km170m170m2h 5mTour published by:
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| Zofingen | |
| (32m) | |
| Luzern |
| Luzern | |
| (45m) | |
| Engelberg |
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.
6km300m300m2h 10mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Zofingen | |
| (13m) | |
| Nebikon |
| Nebikon, Bahnhof | |
| (18m) | |
| Willisau, Bahnhof |
| Willisau | |
| (11m) | |
| Wolhusen |
| Wolhusen | |
| (10m) | |
| Hasle LU |
| Hasle LU, Bahnhof | |
| (9m) | |
| Hasle LU, Heiligkreuz Kirche |
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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| Zofingen | |
| (32m) | |
| Luzern |
| Luzern | |
| (50m) | |
| Rothenthurm |
This winter walk, which starts in the village of Prés-d’Orvin, will take you onto the Chasseral ridge at a height of 1,288 m where a magnificent panorama over Lake Neuchâtel, the plateau and the Alpine chain awaits you.
9km300m300m3h 0mLandscape: Onto a mountain peak,Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Zofingen | |
| (7m) | |
| Olten |
| Olten | |
| (41m) | |
| Biel/Bienne |
| Biel/Bienne, Bahnhof/Gare | |
| (27m) | |
| Les Prés-d'Orvin, Bellevue |
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.
6km200m200m2h 10mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Zofingen | |
| (9m) | |
| Olten |
| Olten | |
| (1h 5m) | |
| Spiez |
| Spiez, Bahnhof | |
| (9m) | |
| Aeschi b. Spiez, Post |
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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| Zofingen | |
| (32m) | |
| Luzern |
| Luzern | |
| (19m) | |
| Zug |
| Zug, Metalli/Bahnhof | |
| (10m) | |
| Zug, Schönegg |
| Schönegg | |
| (8m) | |
| Zugerberg |
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.
5km30m340m1h 40mTour published by:
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| Zofingen | |
| (32m) | |
| Luzern |
| Luzern | |
| (14m) | |
| Stans |
| Stans, Bahnhof | |
| (28m) | |
| Emmetten, Post |
| Emmetten (Talstation) | |
| (8m) | |
| Stockhütte (Bergstation) |
