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.
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.
8.0km
140m
140m
2h 40mTour published by:
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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.
9.0km240m240m3h 0mTour published by:
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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.
7.0km50m50m2h 5mTour published by:
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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.
14.0km130m130m4h 15mTour published by:
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This fascinating panorama trail follows the route of the old Rigi Scheidegg Railway on flat terrain as far as Unterstetten, then continues on a gentle incline to Rigi Scheidegg.
7.0km220m20m2h 20mTour published by:
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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.
5.0km220m220m1h 50mTour published by:
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The winter hiking path to Seebenalp offers a fantastic view to Churfirsten and Walensee. At the destination three mountain lakes lined by fir trees form a mystical scenery.
8.0km320m320m2h 45mTour published by:
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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.
4.0km20m340m1h 15mTour published by:
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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.
5.0km130m130m1h 35mTour published by:
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The scenery around “Seewis” is charming all year round. The winter is most spectacular in the „Islatal“ where you find a winter wonderland of snow and ice.
7.0km190m190m2h 15mTour published by:
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| Zürich HB | |
| (19m) | |
| Wädenswil |
| Wädenswil | |
| (24m) | |
| Einsiedeln |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof | |
| (2m) | |
| Einsiedeln, Brüel |
| Zürich HB | |
| (21m) | |
| Zug |
| Zug, Metalli/Bahnhof | |
| (10m) | |
| Zug, Schönegg |
| Schönegg | |
| (8m) | |
| Zugerberg |
| Zürich HB | |
| (19m) | |
| Wädenswil |
| Wädenswil | |
| (16m) | |
| Biberbrugg |
| Biberbrugg | |
| (7m) | |
| Rothenthurm |
| Zürich HB | |
| (19m) | |
| Wädenswil |
| Wädenswil | |
| (24m) | |
| Einsiedeln |
| Einsiedeln, Bahnhof | |
| (13m) | |
| Euthal, Schulhaus |
| Zürich HB | |
| (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau |
| Arth-Goldau RB | |
| (8m) | |
| Kräbel |
| Kräbel (Talstation Scheidegg) | |
| (6m) | |
| Rigi Scheidegg |
| Zürich HB | |
| (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau |
| Arth-Goldau | |
| (10m) | |
| Sattel |
| Sattel (Talstat. Hochstuckli) | |
| (8m) | |
| Sattel Mostelberg (Bergstat.) |
| Zürich HB | |
| (58m) | |
| Unterterzen |
| Unterterzen (Talstation) | |
| (15m) | |
| Flumserberg Tannenboden |
| Zürich HB | |
| (40m) | |
| Arth-Goldau |
| Arth-Goldau RB | |
| (34m) | |
| Rigi Staffel |
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| Zürich HB | |
| (41m) | |
| Luzern |
| Luzern | |
| (16m) | |
| Wolhusen |
| Wolhusen | |
| (7m) | |
| Entlebuch |
| Entlebuch, Bahnhof | |
| (9m) | |
| Finsterwald LU, Kirche |
| Zürich HB | |
| (1h 3m) | |
| Landquart |
| Landquart, Bahnhof | |
| (15m) | |
| Seewis Dorf, Bühelstrasse |
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Landscape: Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic views
Landscape: Through a Swiss Park, With panoramic views
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