Here are snowshoe routes in the Lucerne region that we like.
Each route is marked with purple or pink poles for safety and to avoid protected wildlife areas. We also suggest downloading the route on your phone to help with navigation.
These snowshoe routes are typically open from mid December to mid March, depending on snow conditions.
Before heading out, check local avalanche reports and heed trail closures.
Rigi & Mythen Region
- 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.
- Lake Lucerne Region
- Mythen Region
- 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.
- Lake Lucerne Region
- Lucerne Region
- 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.
- Lucerne Region, Stoos Muotathal
Engelberg valley
- 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.
- Lake Lucerne Region
- Klewenalp
- Moderate
- 1.2 h
- 3.3 k
- 90m
- 100m
Short circular snowshoe route to a panorama viewpoint over Lake Lucerne.
- Lucerne Region
- Moderate
- 1.5 h
- 3 k
- 110m
- 110m
Short snowshoe trail near Lucerne with big mountain views, good for a quick outing.
- Lake Lucerne Region
- Obwalden
- Moderate
- 2.5 h
- 5.5 k
- 287m
- 287m
A long, leisurely snowshoe hike that loops around the hills above the frozen Trübsee lake with big mountain views. A good choice for beginners.
- Engelberg, Lucerne Region
Uri Canton
- Moderate
- 1.5 h
- 5.3 k
- 130m
- 380m
Beautiful snowshoe trail in the mountains south of Lucerne, with panorama views.
- Lake Lucerne Region
- Uri
- Moderate
- 2 h
- 6.8 k
- 210m
- 210m
A great snowshoe trail for beginners with three connected mini loops, so you can customize the length of your tour. Beautiful views of the mountains and a frozen lake.
- Lake Lucerne Region
- Uri
- 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
- Lucerne Region
Obwalden
- 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
- Obwalden
- 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.
- Lake Lucerne Region
- Lucerne Region
