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Winter hikes in Switzerland

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Switzerland in winter - the first thing that comes to most people's minds is the fast-paced descents on skis and snowboards. But the possibilities are far from exhausted, because you can also take it a lot easier and still be sporty and demanding. If you want to concentrate less on the route ahead and more on the breathtaking landscape, winter hiking is the perfect sport and Switzerland is the best place for it.
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The 10 most beautiful winter hikes in Switzerland

Winterwanderweg zwischen First und Bachseen.
Winter Hiking · Bernese Oberland
From First to Bort via Waldspitz
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
2
9.2 km
3:00 h
154 m
747 m
This scenic winter hike high above Grindelwald leads from the First top station to the Bort mountain restaurant next to the 1st middle station of the Grindelwald-First gondola lift.
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Der Weg auf den Strelapass ist mit pinkfarbenen Stangen markiert.
Winter Hiking · Davos Klosters
Von der Schatzalp auf den Strelapass
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
2
4.6 km
2:00 h
231 m
496 m
Das Skigebiet Strela, oberhalb der Davoser Schatzalp, schlummerte viele Jahre im Dornröschenschlaf. Doch nun schnurren wieder die Lifte und auch der Winterwanderweg auf den Strelapass ist gespurt.
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Winterliches Avenches.
Winter Hiking · Freiburg und Umgebung
Von Murten nach Avenches
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
1
11.3 km
3:00 h
83 m
57 m
Vom mittelalterlichen Städtchen Murten in die Römerstadt Aventicum. Diese einfache Winterwanderung am Murtensee findet im Amphitheater von Avenches mit Römermuseum ihr Finale.
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Blick vom Weisshorn nach Arosa.
Winter Hiking · Arosa Lenzerheide
From Weisshorn to Arosa
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
1
9.9 km
3:00 h
14 m
918 m
The Weisshorn is the highest peak in the snow sports area of Arosa. Pedestrians are also spoiled up there: with a winter hiking trail and a view from the Grisons mountains far into the Chur Rhine Valley.
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Blick vom Schwandfeldspitz nach Adelboden.
Winter Hiking · Bernese Oberland
From the Tschentenalp to Adelboden
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
1
10 km
3:00 h
184 m
770 m
This easy winter hike from the Tschentenalp down to Adelboden impresses on account of the beautiful views of the Adelboden mountains that extend from the Wildstrubel to Gsür and all the way to the Albristhorn.
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Uetliberg mit Aussichtsturm.
Winter Hiking · Zurich
Vom Uetliberg zur Albis-Passhöhe
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
2
10.6 km
3:15 h
222 m
237 m
Dies ist die wohl am häufigsten begangene Wanderung in der Umgebung von Zürich – dank vielen Aussichtsplätzen und gut markierten Wegen. Nach frischem Schneefall ist sie besonders reizvoll.
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Auf dem Winterwanderweg vom Männlichen zur Kleinen Scheidegg.
Winter Hiking · Bernese Oberland
Vom Männlichen zur Kleinen Scheidegg
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
5.6 km
2:30 h
261 m
420 m
Auf dem Höhenweg vom Männlichen zur Kleinen Scheidegg, das ist im Sommer eine der beliebtesten Wanderungen in der Jungfrauregion. Auch im Winter ist die Strecke wanderbar – auf dem präparierten Winterwanderweg.
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Winter hiking Simplon
Winter Hiking · Valais Alps
Winter hike Simplonpass
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate Open
1
3.2 km
1:30 h
19 m
153 m
Experience the untouched landscape of the Simplon Pass on foot - in winter. The historic Alpine crossing is open and accessible even in the cold season. The winter hiking trail is designed as a circular hike and starts at the top of the pass at 1992 metres above sea level.
Brig Simplon Tourismus AG
Gefrorener Mattmark Stausee
Winter Hiking · Saas-Almagell
Mattmark Winter Hike
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate Open
3
14 km
4:00 h
534 m
534 m
This relaxing winter hike far away from the ski slopes leads over the cross-country ski run to “Ejiu sand” (a hamlet near Saas-Almagell) and over snow-covered hills to the Mattmark Dam and back to the village
Saastal Tourismus AG
Auf dem Winterwanderweg von Nüegg  nach Riedli.
Winter Hiking · Bernese Oberland
Von Nüegg nach Riedli
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
4.8 km
1:30 h
3 m
427 m
Diese Winterwanderung im Ski- und Wandergebiet Wierihorn im Berner Oberländer Diemtigtal führt bergab. Von der Bergstation der Wiriehornbahn gehts durch Wälder und Weiler ins Tal.  
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Prätschli - Prätschalp by Teddy
February 20, 2023 · Community
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When did you do this route? December 30, 2019
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Zinal : Boucle des Plats de la Lée n°4 by Britta
February 18, 2023 · Community
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When did you do this route? February 16, 2023
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Winterwanderweg Langis by Irina
February 11, 2023 · Community
When did you do this route? February 10, 2023
Photo: Irina Teles, Community
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winter hikes in neighbour regions

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winter hikes also within Switzerland

Appenzell Inner Rhodes Appenzell Outer Rhodes Bern Canton Glarus Canton of Schwyz Canton of Zug Fribourg Graubuenden Lucerne Neuchâtel Nidwalden Obwalden Saint Gall Solothurn Thurgau Ticino Uri Valais Vaud Zurich

Similar activities in Switzerland

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