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Category: Snowshoe Hike

Moderate
1.25 h
3.2 k
250m
250m

Short but sporty snowshoe loop with big mountain views and peaceful meadows. Plus an optional 3km sled run after the hike.

Eastern Switzerland

Amden Snowshoe: Vorder Höhi Trail

Moderate
3 h
9.3 k
401m
400m

Snowshoe hike on the sunny slopes of Amden with spectacular mountain views and quiet forests.

Eastern Switzerland

Best Snowshoe Hikes Near Zurich

Snowshoe routes we like in eastern Switzerland, including Zürich, Heidiland, Glarnerland, and Toggenburg regions.

Eastern Switzerland

Best Snowshoe Trails near Lucerne

Our favorite snowshoe trails in the Lake Lucerne region, including Engelberg, Mythen Region, Uri Canton, and Obwalden.

Lake Lucerne Region

10 Beginner Snowshoe Trails in Switzerland

The best snowshoe trails for beginners in Switzerland, with short distances and easy terrain. Most hikes on this list are near Zürich or Lucerne.

Snowshoe Hiking in Switzerland: Beginners Guide

Here’s a guide on how to get started snowshoeing in Switzerland based on our family’s experience, with suggested trails for beginners and tips on how to buy snowshoes, what to wear and how to stay safe.

Turren Snowshoe Hike to Schönbüel Mountain Hut

Moderate
3 h
8.4 k
608m
608m

Escape the crowds on this scenic snowshoe hike near Interlaken, with spectacular views of Lake Brienz and mountain hut for refreshments.

Lake Lucerne Region

Schönhalden Gampergalt – Easy Snowshoe Trail

Moderate
1.5 h
3.6 k
230m
230m

Short and easy snowshoe loop through open meadows with mountain views and some shady forest. Good for beginners.

Eastern Switzerland

Brüsti Snowshoe Hike

Moderate
2 h
4 k
300m
300m

Short snowshoe hike through pretty forests and alpine meadows at a tiny mountain resort near Lucerne with many dramatic peaks in view.

Lake Lucerne Region

Wildhaus-Gamplüt Snowshoe Hike

Moderate
2 h
5.7 k
344m
360m

Short snowshoe loop through sunny meadows with mountain views leading to a restaurant.

Eastern Switzerland

Spitzmeilen Hut Snowshoe Hike

Moderate
3.5 h
10.5 k
530m
530m

Beautiful snowshoe hike through peaceful landscape to Spitzmeilen mountain hut near Flumserberg ski resort.

Eastern Switzerland

Braunwald Winter Hike to Ortstockhaus Hut

Easy
1.25 h
4.1 k
20m
360m

Easy downhill snowshoe hike leading to a mountain restaurant with a sunny terrace and panorama views.

Eastern Switzerland

Hi! I’m Tanya and our family has been living & hiking in Switzerland since 2005, collecting dozens of fun hikes and activities for all ages and abilities. More about us…

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