💥 Get ad-free access with the purchase of our Swiss Summer Guide or Travel Consult!

Need help?
Search
Category: Snowshoe Hike
Elm Snowshoe Hike to Obererbs Ski Hut
  • Moderate
  • 2 h
  • 5 k
  • 430m
  • 430m
Peaceful snowshoe trail in a quiet valley surrounded by mountains. Loops up to a sunny plateau and mountain hut for lunch.
Easy snowshoe hike on Mt Rigi • Great for beginners!
  • Moderate
  • 1.3 h
  • 3.2 k
  • 0m
  • 430m
Easy short downhill snowshoe trail with spectacular views near Lucerne, great choice for beginners. You can optionally add on sledding for a full day.
Haldi Snowshoe Trail
  • Moderate
  • 3 h
  • 7.1 k
  • 420m
  • 420m
A beautiful snowshoe trail that loops around a sunny alpine terrace with mountain views. Suitable for the average hiker
Zermatt Gornergrat Snowshoe Trail • Epic Matterhorn views!
  • Easy
  • 2 h
  • 4.5 k
  • 28m
  • 536m
Epic Matterhorn views and mild terrain make this snowshoe trail the best choice in the Zermatt area for families or any casual hiker. This easy trail is mostly downhill, easy, short and can even be split in half if you need something shorter.
Schönhalden Mädems snowshoe trail
  • Moderate
  • 3.5 h
  • 7 k
  • 400m
  • 397m
This snowshoe trail in eastern Switzerland will give you a good workout while you enjoy the mountain views.
Niederbauen snowshoe hike
  • Moderate
  • 2.5 h
  • 6.8 k
  • 230m
  • 230m
Gorgeous snowshoe hike with starting on a groomed path with views of Lake Lucerne then a hilly ramble with mountain views.
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.
Snowshoe Winter Hike: Hüenderegg Peak to Eggberge
  • Moderate
  • 1.5 h
  • 5.3 k
  • 130m
  • 380m
Beautiful snowshoe trail in the mountains south of Lucerne, with panorama views.
Melchsee-Frutt Blausee Snowshoe Hike (plus exciting 8 km sled run!)
  • Easy
  • 1.5 h
  • 4 k
  • 156m
  • 156m
An easy and beautiful snowshoe trail at 1920m with wide-open mountain views (no forest), a good choice for families and beginners. After the hike, you can enjoy a thrilling 8 km sled ride down the mountain, our new favorite sled run in Switzerland.
Klewenalp Snowshoe Hike to Stollen Viewpoint
  • Moderate
  • 1.2 h
  • 3.3 k
  • 90m
  • 100m
Short circular snowshoe route to a panorama viewpoint over Lake Lucerne.
Ibergeregg Brünnelistock snowshoe hike
  • Easy
  • 1.75 h
  • 4.5 k
  • 210m
  • 210m
This trail starts with a tough climb but the beautiful panorama views are worth it. Another plus: you can drive directly to the start of this snowshoe trail, no gondola required.
Illgau “Eseltritt” Snowshoe Trail
  • Moderate
  • 3 h
  • 7.7 k
  • 343m
  • 343m
A beautiful snowshoe trail in the quiet hills above a small alpine village in central Switzerland. Mostly easy going but a couple km on steep uneven terrain that made for a good workout. If you want an easier route, you can do the shorter 2.6 km loop, which has just as nice views.

Welcome

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…

Instagram Facebook Youtube Pinterest

Need help planning?

Short on time? Get our interactive map with curated itineraries. Learn more…

Have questions? Book a video call with me to create a custom itinerary.

Need inspiration? Get our Switzerland Bucket List ebook with twenty “Top 10” checklists.

Subscribers may login below. At the moment, membership is by invite only.