For those who enjoy an active vacation, we have lots of suggestions in the Schwyz. Use our Travel Guide as a source of inspiration for planning your next adventure and browse through descriptions and route details of the most beautiful winter hikes.
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The 10 most beautiful winter hikes in the Schwyz

Winter hiking
· Switzerland
Take time out in the tranquil natural surroundings of Illgau
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
6.4 km
2:35 h
380 m
380 m
The two high plateaus of St. Karl and Oberberg offer peaceful and strength-giving tranquillity. The route leads through delightful little coniferous forests, past rugged rock formations and alpine refuges.

Winter hiking
· Central Switzerland
The Rigi Panorama Path
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
7.9 km
2:00 h
250 m
136 m
Rigi Kaltbad – First – Unterstetten – Hinder Dossen – Rigi Scheidegg
The panoramic hike from Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg is wonderful just like a winter dream. In this entire area you will find inviting restaurants with panoramic terraces or hearty picknick places with prefilled firewood. Even in winter!

Winter hiking
· Central Switzerland
Winter hiking on Seebodenalp
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2.1 km
1:00 h
54 m
1 m
Seebodenalp - Alp Raeb - Seebodenalp
To escape from the foggy weather in the valley, a trip to Seebodenalp is definitly worth a visit. True to the motto "Grey below - Blue above"

Winter hiking
· Central Switzerland
Rigi Lake View Walk
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
4 km
1:00 h
5 m
314 m
Rigi Kulm – Staffel – Staffelhoehe – Kaenzeli – Rigi Kaltbad
Discover the winter magic of the Rigi now. This route is very popular for the hikers of all ages. You will march steadily downhill and go over more than 300 metres in altitude.

Winter hiking
· Schwyz
Mythenregion – Rundwanderung Ibergeregg-Holzegg-Ibergeregg
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
9.7 km
3:10 h
439 m
438 m
Diese Winterwanderung ist eine panoramareiche Rundwanderung mit herrlichem Blick in die Zentralschweizer Alpen und auf den Vierwaldstättersee.
Winter hiking
· Switzerland
Druesberghütte
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
5 km
2:00 h
543 m
4 m
Aussichtsreiche Winterwanderung hinauf zur Druesberghütte.

Winter hiking
· Switzerland
Frontal
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
1.4 km
0:30 h
26 m
23 m
A view from above of the mountain village Stoos
The leisurely wind hike leads from Stoos-Seeli in the direction of Frontal. At the highest point you have a beautiful view over the whole mountain village of Stoos.

Winter hiking
· Central Switzerland
Schwändi Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
difficult
3.6 km
1:30 h
486 m
23 m
Rigi Kloesterli – untere Schwaendihütte – Schwaendi – Alp Chaeserenholz – Rigi Kulm
A short hike, which has it in itself. Over a distance of about 4 km you will climb almost 500 metres.

Winter hiking
· Central Switzerland
The Rigi First loop road
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2.4 km
0:30 h
57 m
57 m
Rigi Kaltbad - Rigi First - Rigi Kaltbad
The First trail is a simple but panoramic hiking trail that leads through the enchanting Rigi winter wonderland.

Winter hiking
· Central Switzerland
The Rigi-Kloesterli Path
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
2.1 km
0:45 h
21 m
139 m
Rigi Kaltbad - First - Rigi Kloesterli
Off your way on this easy hike, where you can spot a magnificent view of Lake Lucerne and the mighty Alpine peaks.
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Mythenregion – Rundwanderung Ibergeregg-Holzegg-Ibergeregg by Petra
March 05, 2022
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When did you do this route? March 05, 2022
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Take time out in the tranquil natural surroundings of Illgau by Suechi
January 28, 2022
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When did you do this route? January 23, 2022
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Rundweg Engelstock by Silvia
December 12, 2021
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