Winter hikes in Schwyz

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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
1
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.
Schneeschuhtraum
Winter hiking · Central Switzerland
The Rigi Panorama Path
recommended route Difficulty moderate
2
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!
Seebodenalp im Winterkleid
Winter hiking · Central Switzerland
Winter hiking on Seebodenalp
recommended route Difficulty easy
2
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"      
Die Rigi bei Nacht
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.
Winterwanderung Mythenregion mit Blick auf die Mythen
Winter hiking · Schwyz
Mythenregion – Rundwanderung Ibergeregg-Holzegg-Ibergeregg
recommended route Difficulty moderate
4
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
1
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.
Winterwandern auf der Königin der Berge
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 · Community
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When did you do this route? March 05, 2022
Take time out in the tranquil natural surroundings of Illgau by Suechi
January 28, 2022 · Community
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When did you do this route? January 23, 2022
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