Here are some snowshoe routes near Zürich 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.
Heidiland region
- 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
- Heidiland
- 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
- Heidiland
- 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
- Heidiland
- 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.
- Eastern Switzerland
- Heidiland
Glarnerland region
- 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
- Glarnerland
- 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.
- Eastern Switzerland
- Glarnerland
Toggenburg Region
- Moderate
- 2 h
- 5.7 k
- 344m
- 360m
Short snowshoe loop through sunny meadows with mountain views leading to a restaurant.
- Eastern Switzerland
- Toggenburg
- Moderate
- 3 h
- 10 k
- 360m
- 360m
Winter hike in eastern Switzerland on groomed snow over rolling hills with mountain views, leading to an alpine restaurant.
- Eastern Switzerland
- Toggenburg
- Moderate
- 2 h
- 5 k
- 219m
- 219m
A lovely snowshoe trail through the forest with occasional mountain views in eastern Switzerland. A good path for beginners and family with older children.
- Eastern Switzerland
- Toggenburg
Einsiedeln & 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
- Easy
- 2 h
- 5.2 k
- 200m
- 200m
This lovely snowshoe trail near Zürich is a great choice for beginners. It’s a relatively easy 5 km loop, with a little uphill but not too much to make everyone want to quit. The quiet countryside is very beautiful and not crowded because it’s not near any ski hills or other amusements.
- Lucerne Region, Mythen Region
