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Category: Winter
Best Snowshoe Hikes Near Zurich
Snowshoe routes we like in eastern Switzerland, including Zürich, Heidiland, Glarnerland, and Toggenburg regions.
Amden Winter Hike: Vorder-Höhi-Weg
  • Moderate
  • 3 h
  • 7.8 k
  • 330m
  • 330m
Groomed winter trail near Zürich through snowy meadows in the sun, leading to an alpine hut cafe for a simple lunch.
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.
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.
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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.
Turren Winter Hike
  • Moderate
  • 1.75 h
  • 5 k
  • 230m
  • 230m
Short winter hike near Lucerne, easy walking on a groomed trail to beautiful alpine viewpoint.
Einseideln Sihlsee winter hike
  • Easy
  • 2.5 h
  • 8.5 k
  • 90m
  • 88m
Easy winter hike wandering along the Sihlsee lake and countryside near Einsiedeln.
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.
17 Best Winter Hikes near Zürich
The most beautiful winter hikes within a day trip distance of Zürich, including short and easy options for kids and beginners.
Winter Hikes Search
Search for winter hikes by region, distance, time, and max elevation gain.
Winter Hike: Männlichen to Kleine Scheidegg
  • Moderate
  • 2 h
  • 6.5 k
  • 180m
  • 340m
Scenic winter mountain trail with Eiger views near Grindelwald and Wengen. Optionally add-on long sled run after the hike.

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