Relaxed or more challenging: these winter hikes are all reachable from Zurich 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 Zurich 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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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.
8km
140m
140m
2h 40m
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Zürich HB (08:40) | |
| S (16m) | |
| Wädenswil (08:56) |
| Wädenswil (09:10) | |
| S13 (23m) | |
| Einsiedeln (09:33) |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (09:37) | |
| 556 (2m) | |
| Einsiedeln, Brüel (09:39) |
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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| Zürich HB (08:33) | |
| EC (26m) | |
| Zug (08:59) |
| Zug, Metalli/Bahnhof (09:08) | |
| 603 (12m) | |
| Zug, Schönegg (09:20) |
| Schönegg (09:26) | |
| 2566 (8m) | |
| Zugerberg (09:34) |
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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| Zürich HB (08:40) | |
| S (16m) | |
| Wädenswil (08:56) |
| Wädenswil (09:10) | |
| S13 (23m) | |
| Einsiedeln (09:33) |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof (09:37) | |
| 556 (17m) | |
| Euthal, Schulhaus (09:54) |
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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| Zürich HB (08:37) | |
| IC1 (1h 7m) | |
| Gossau SG (09:44) |
| Gossau SG (09:51) | |
| S23 (22m) | |
| Urnäsch (10:13) |
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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| Zürich HB (08:40) | |
| S (16m) | |
| Wädenswil (08:56) |
| Wädenswil (09:10) | |
| S13 (16m) | |
| Biberbrugg (09:26) |
| Biberbrugg, Bahnhof (10:10) | |
| 507 (7m) | |
| Rothenthurm, Erste Altmatt (10:17) |
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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| Zürich HB (08:37) | |
| IC1 (1h 7m) | |
| Gossau SG (09:44) |
| Gossau SG (09:51) | |
| S23 (27m) | |
| Jakobsbad (10:18) |
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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| Zürich HB (09:04) | |
| IC5 (1h 10m) | |
| Biel/Bienne (10:14) |
| Biel/Bienne, Bahnhof/Gare (10:20) | |
| 70 (27m) | |
| Les Prés-d'Orvin, Bellevue (10:47) |
The winter hiking trail at Stoos offers a leisurely alternative for those who want to escape the bustle of winter sports and find peace in the mountains of Central Switzerland.
4km150m150m1h 25mLandscape: Through a Swiss Park,With panoramic views
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| Zürich HB (08:33) | |
| EC (43m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:16) |
| Arth-Goldau, Bahnhof (09:21) | |
| 501 (33m) | |
| Schwyz, Stoosbahn (09:54) |
| Schwyz Stoosbahn (Talstation) (10:10) | |
| 2577 (7m) | |
| Stoos SZ (10:17) |
This easy high-altitude walk on the queen of mountains features magnificent views out over the Swiss plateau to the Black Forest, the Vosges mountains and the Alps, as well as a breath-taking bird’s-eye view of Lake Lucerne and Lake Zug.
4km20m340m1h 15mTour published by:
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| Zürich HB (08:33) | |
| EC (43m) | |
| Arth-Goldau (09:16) |
| Arth-Goldau (09:20) | |
| S3 (12m) | |
| Küssnacht am Rigi (09:32) |
| Küssnacht am Rigi, Bahnhof (09:36) | |
| 508 (17m) | |
| Weggis, Dorfplatz (09:53) |
| Weggis, Schiffstation (09:58) | |
| 509 (2m) | |
| Weggis, Rigistrasse (10:00) |
| Weggis (Luftseilbahn) (10:10) | |
| 2562 (10m) | |
| Rigi Kaltbad (Luftseilbahn) (10:20) |
