Winter hikes in Switzerland
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Switzerland in winter - the first thing that comes to most people's minds is the fast-paced descents on skis and snowboards. But the possibilities are far from exhausted, because you can also take it a lot easier and still be sporty and demanding. If you want to concentrate less on the route ahead and more on the breathtaking landscape, winter hiking is the perfect sport and Switzerland is the best place for it.
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The 10 most beautiful winter hikes in Switzerland
Winter hiking
· Arosa Lenzerheide
From Weisshorn to Arosa
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Difficulty
moderate
9.9 km
3:00 h
14 m
918 m
The Weisshorn is the highest peak in the snow sports area of Arosa. Pedestrians are also spoiled up there: with a winter hiking trail and a view from the Grisons mountains far into the Chur Rhine Valley.
Winter hiking
· Bernese Oberland
From First to Bort via Waldspitz
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Difficulty
moderate
9.2 km
3:00 h
154 m
747 m
This scenic winter hike high above Grindelwald leads from the First top station to the Bort mountain restaurant next to the 1st middle station of the Grindelwald-First gondola lift.
Winter hiking
· Bernese Oberland
From the Tschentenalp to Adelboden
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Difficulty
easy
10 km
3:00 h
184 m
770 m
This easy winter hike from the Tschentenalp down to Adelboden impresses on account of the beautiful views of the Adelboden mountains that extend from the Wildstrubel to Gsür and all the way to the Albristhorn.
Winter hiking
· Davos Klosters
Von der Schatzalp auf den Strelapass
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Difficulty
easy
4.6 km
2:00 h
231 m
496 m
Das Skigebiet Strela, oberhalb der Davoser Schatzalp, schlummerte viele Jahre im Dornröschenschlaf. Doch nun schnurren wieder die Lifte und auch der Winterwanderweg auf den Strelapass ist gespurt.
Winter hiking
· Freiburg und Umgebung
Von Murten nach Avenches
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Difficulty
easy
11.3 km
3:00 h
83 m
57 m
Vom mittelalterlichen Städtchen Murten in die Römerstadt Aventicum. Diese einfache Winterwanderung am Murtensee findet im Amphitheater von Avenches mit Römermuseum ihr Finale.
Winter hiking
· Zurich
Vom Uetliberg zur Albis-Passhöhe
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Difficulty
moderate
10.6 km
3:15 h
222 m
237 m
Dies ist die wohl am häufigsten begangene Wanderung in der Umgebung von Zürich – dank vielen Aussichtsplätzen und gut markierten Wegen. Nach frischem Schneefall ist sie besonders reizvoll.
Winter hiking
· Bernese Oberland
Vom Männlichen zur Kleinen Scheidegg
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Difficulty
moderate
5.6 km
2:30 h
261 m
420 m
Auf dem Höhenweg vom Männlichen zur Kleinen Scheidegg, das ist im Sommer eine der beliebtesten Wanderungen in der Jungfrauregion. Auch im Winter ist die Strecke wanderbar – auf dem präparierten Winterwanderweg.
Winter hiking
· Valais Alps
Winter hike Simplonpass
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
3.2 km
1:30 h
19 m
153 m
Experience the untouched landscape of the Simplon Pass on foot - in winter. The historic Alpine crossing is open and accessible even in the cold season. The winter hiking trail is designed as a circular hike and starts at the top of the pass at 1992 metres above sea level.
Winter hiking
· Saas-Almagell
Mattmark Winter Hike
recommended route
Difficulty
moderate
Open
14 km
4:00 h
534 m
534 m
This relaxing winter hike far away from the ski slopes leads over the cross-country ski run to “Ejiu sand” (a hamlet near Saas-Almagell) and over snow-covered hills to the Mattmark Dam and back to the village
Winter hiking
· Bernese Oberland
Royal Walk Männlichen
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Difficulty
easy
1.9 km
0:45 h
123 m
123 m
Der Royal Walk, ein einfacher Themenweg hoch über Grindelwald, ist auch im Winter präpariert. Er führt von der Bergstation der Männlichenbahn zum Gipfel des Männlichen und wieder zurück.
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Winter hiking
· Bergün Filisur
215 Landwasser Viaduct Trail
recommended route
Difficulty
easy
Distance
2.5 km
Duration
1:00 h
Ascent
50 m
Descent
50 m
Pleasant winter hike through snowy forests to a viewing point with a dizzying view of the famous Landwasser Viaduct and down below to the ...
from Bergün Filisur Tourismus,
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Winter hiking
· Bernese Oberland
Von Kandersteg auf den Gemmipass
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Difficulty
moderate
Distance
8.6 km
Duration
3:00 h
Ascent
494 m
Descent
92 m
Die klassische Passwanderung von Kandersteg-Sunnbüel auf den Gemmipass ist auch in der kalten Jahreszeit möglich, wird die Route doch auch als ...
from Jochen Ihle,
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Gäbris (1251) Eine Hartschnee Wanderung durch das schöne Appenzellerland by Sascha
January 21, 2023
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Mattmark Winter Hike by Silvie
January 18, 2023
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Route with a view by Patrik
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January 13, 2023
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