Winter hiking trails
Winter hiking in the Destination Gstaad is a unique adventure. No matter whether you’re looking to enjoy a short or long tour, in the valley or on the mountains, there are an extensive and varied number of options for winter hikers seeking unforgettable experiences. And you’ll always find a warm welcome at one of the cosy restaurants along the way.
Schönried - Rellerli - Grossi Vorschess – Schönried Prepared winter hiking trail on the sun-drenched Rellerli. 7,68 km 2:49 hrs. 498 m 496 m 93 TOP Moderate
Schönried - Gruben - Gstaad NR. 772 This continual downhill run from Schönried to Gstaad and varied hike for enthusiastic hikers boasts views of towering mountain peaks and the historic heart of the Saanenland. 4,43 km 1:15 hrs. 26 m 207 m 86 TOP Moderate
Winter hiking trail to the fondue hut Bodmen A short walk will take you to the Fondue hut, where you can enjoy a tasty fondue from your backpack while sheltered from wind and rain. 835 m 0:20 hr 45 m 3 m 85 TOP Easy
Winter hiking trail to the Fondue Caquelon Schlittmoos After a short walk enjoy the fondue from your backpack and admire the magnificent views of Saanen, the Rüblihorn and the Gummfluh. 1,26 km 0:25 hr 55 m 10 m 85 TOP Moderate
Saanenmöser - Chübelialp - Lochstafel - Saanenmöser Beautiful and panoramic winter hiking trail. 8,74 km 2:37 hrs. 320 m 323 m 83 TOP Moderate
Schönried - Rellerli - Hugeli - Grossi Vorschess - Schönried Prepared winter hiking trail from Schönried to the summit of the Rellerli and back. 9,95 km 3:40 hrs. 657 m 655 m 83 TOP Difficult
Winter hiking trail to the Fondue Caquelon Grossi Vorschess Winter hike from Schönried to the Grossi Vorschess and enjoy a fondue and the view in the giant cheese pot. 3,27 km 1:14 hrs. 363 m 0 m 83 TOP Moderate
Winter hiking trail to the Fondue Caquelon Wispile Hike over the ridge of the Wispile, enjoy the panoramic views and the fondue from your backpack. 1,96 km 0:35 hr 19 m 89 m 81 TOP Moderate
Hornberg - Schönried Panoramic winter hike from Hornberg down to Schönried. 6,29 km 1:49 hrs. 38 m 612 m 81 TOP Moderate
Wispile - Gsteig NR. 773 Hike down over the ridge of the Wispile towards Gsteig, enjoy the panoramic view. 8,16 km 2:30 hrs. 10 m 728 m 81 TOP Difficult
Hornberg – Gruben – Gstaad From Hornberg down the valley via Gruben to Gstaad. The marked winter hike convinces with a spectacular view. 8,84 km 2:30 hrs. 5 m 769 m 80 TOP Moderate
Horneggli – Hornberg Panorama winter hiking trail from the Horneggli top station to the Hornberg and Hornfluh mountain restaurants. 1,12 km 1:00 hrs. 45 m 8 m 79 TOP Moderate
Sparenmoos - Hüsliberg - Schiltenegg - Sparenmoos NR. 770 This hike affords beautiful views into the Simmental, western Bernese Oberland and the Vaud Alps. Equally as pleasing are the delightful meadows and quiet, clear pine forests on this peaceful plateau. 6,39 km 2:00 hrs. 190 m 190 m 78 TOP Moderate
Sparenmoos - Site Alp - Sparenmoos A short winter hike with beautiful views over the Simmental, western Bernese Oberland and the Vaud Alps. 2,95 km 1:00 hrs. 116 m 113 m 78 TOP Easy
Winter hiking trail to the Fondue hut Chessler With a delicious fondue from the fondue backpack and a fondue chalet in the beautiful nature, a very special experience is created. 1,43 km 0:30 hr 89 m 33 m 77 TOP Moderate
Yehudi Menuhin Philosophers Trail On this path along the Saane, the hiker is accompanied by 12 panels with quotations from Lord Yehudi Menuhin (1916 - 1999). The great musician, violinist, humanist and honorary citizen of the municipality of Saanen founded the now world-famous Menuhin Festival in 1957. 3,33 km 1:00 hrs. 8 m 42 m 77 TOP Easy
Lauenen - Lauenensee - Lauenen NR. 774 The mountain village of Lauenen is set between Gstaad and the majestic Wildhorn. From here you walk up to the much-praised Lake Lauenen. 8,54 km 2:30 hrs. 211 m 211 m 76 TOP Moderate
History trail Schönried - Saanenmöser Eleven boards along this theme-based trail provide a potted history of the area from the 13th to the 19th century. 2,72 km 0:45 hr 45 m 11 m 76 TOP Moderate
Gstaad - Grund - Chlösterli - Feutersoey Beau sentier de randonnée d'hiver plat de Gstaad à Feutersoey. 8,22 km 2:15 hrs. 116 m 16 m 75 TOP Easy
Turbach - Wintermatte - Turbach Prepared winter hiking trail from Turbach to Wintermatte and back. 7,36 km 2:00 hrs. 173 m 173 m 75 TOP Moderate
Rotegrabe - Wintermatte - Rotegrabe The easy winter hiking trail for nature lovers, families and senior citizens leads from the Rotegrabe to the Wintermatte and back. 5,38 km 1:30 hrs. 132 m 132 m 75 TOP Easy
Eggli - Vorderes Eggli - Eggli (loop) Beautiful round-trip on the Eggli. 3,12 km 1:15 hrs. 178 m 161 m 72 TOP Moderate
Winter hiking trail to the Fondue Caquelon cheese grotto Enjoy a fondue with a view of Gstaad. 4,50 km 0:50 hr 167 m 167 m 72 TOP Moderate
Gstaad - Oberbort - Turbach - Bissen - Gstaad The trail takes you along the sunny side of the street from Gstaad via Nüweret up to Oberbort, past some magnificent chalets. The high-level trail then leads to the little village Turbach. Possibility to prolong to the end of the valley, to Wintermatte. The way back to Gstaad... 11,32 km 3:15 hrs. 279 m 279 m 71 TOP Moderate
Glacier Walk Winter hike on the Glacier 3000 with a beautiful view. 4,79 km 1:15 hrs. 47 m 47 m 70 TOP Moderate
Saanenmöser - Wittere - Schönried NR. 771 After leaving Saanenmöser, winter walkers reach Schönried via a hiking trail with forests on either side. The views of the surrounding panorama are the highlight of this popular route. 4,43 km 1:15 hrs. 70 m 108 m 68 TOP Easy
Gstaad - Badweidli - Wispile - Gstaad (loop) After the Litzi multi-storey car park the trail follows the Lauibach stream. The first part of the walk is mainly through forests and therefore shaded; the second part via Badweidli and Wispile offers a great deal of sunshine. 3,93 km 1:15 hrs. 76 m 76 m 68 TOP Easy
Wispile (panoramic loop) Use the gondola lift to travel up to the mountain station in comfort. This easy hiking trail begins at the mountain restaurant Wispile and leads along the ridge of the Wispile. It offers walkers a breath-taking view to the mountains around Lauenen. The way can be abbreviated at... 7,68 km 2:30 hrs. 150 m 132 m 67 TOP Moderate
Gstaad - Grund - Chlösterli - Feutersoey - Gsteig This easy winter hike takes you along the banks of the river Saane. The sunny path is well suited for prams and children's buggies. Where the snow cover allows, children can also be taken along by sled. 13,57 km 3:45 hrs. 242 m 108 m 66 TOP Moderate
Lauenen - Rohrbrücke - Lauenen (loop) Short and easy circular hike around the mountain village of Lauenen. 2,52 km 0:40 hr 54 m 54 m 66 TOP Easy
Saanenmöser - Schönried (Panoramic trail) This wonderful sunny and level panoramic trail crosses the high Moos plateau from Saanenmöser to Schönried or vice versa. 2,52 km 0:45 hr 12 m 50 m 65 TOP Easy
Zweisimmen Loop This pleasant and wonderful walk takes you along the river Simme without any steep uphill sections. In the evening, it is illuminated from dusk until around midnight and invites you to take a romantic stroll. 3,48 km 1:00 hrs. 21 m 21 m 63 Easy
Schönried - Gruben - Usine - Saanen This is an easy, sunny walk for nature lovers, families and senior citizens. Where the snow cover allows, children can also be taken along on sleds. 4,16 km 1:15 hrs. 1 m 221 m 63 Easy
Gstaad - Ebnit - Saanen There are several connecting trails along the river Saane on the valley floor between Gstaad and Saanen. These wide trails take you along sunny meadows or under shading trees. 2,84 km 0:45 hr 0 m 39 m 63 Easy
Lauenen - Rohr - Lauenen This easy trail takes you along the stream «Lauibach» in the direction of Rohr. The return leg follows the same route. Where the snow cover allows, children can also be taken along by sled.See alsoGstaad Saanenland TourismusHaus des GastesPromenade 41CH- 3780 GstaadTel.: +41... 3,59 km 1:00 hrs. 11 m 11 m 63 Easy
Lauenen - Sunnige Lauenen - Lauenen This trail along the "Sunnige Lauenen" is a real treat for winter hikers, offering lots of sunshine. It leads up to "Uf der Flue" where the paved road ends. Return to the village the same way. 7,75 km 2:30 hrs. 300 m 300 m 63 Moderate
Gstaad - Saanen - Rougemont This easy and peaceful walk takes you from Gstaad via Saanen to Rougemont along the river Saane. This walk leads mainly through the forest. 7,01 km 2:00 hrs. 0 m 82 m 60 Easy
Hornberg - Gfell - Hornberg (loop) From the mountain station of the Hornberg chairlift this winter walking trail takes you past the two Hornberg restaurants to the Gfell, where a wonderful view opens up onto Gstaad's ski mountains. 4,24 km 1:15 hrs. 140 m 140 m 58 Moderate
Rinderberg middle station Eggweid - Zweisimmen From the Eggweid middle station onwards, wonderfully panoramic views of Zweisimmen begin to open up. 4,79 km 1:30 hrs. 0 m 507 m 56 Easy
