Two people walking along the winter hiking trail at sunrise in front of an impressive mountain backdrop ©  CC BY-NC-ND 4.0 Yannick Romagnoli / Gstaad Saanenland Tourismus

Magical atmosphere on the Eggli

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Winter hiking in the beautiful landscape around Gstaad

What's the best way of enjoying views of the snow-clad peaks and breathing in the clear winter air? The holiday region Gstaad has over 40 well-prepared winter hiking routes. Simply follow the pink and red signposts to get to your destination. And there are plenty of welcoming restaurants along the route to grab a bite to eat and recharge your batteries.

High-altitude hikes

The glance over the nearby peaks, snow-covered forests and gentle hills – the view from the winter hikes in high altitudes has something magical! It does not matter whether the hikes are short or easy-going or somewhat longer: they all promise both far-reaching views and also a real winter feeling.

Ww27 Eggli - Vorderes Eggli - Eggli (loop) - More
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moderate
1:15 h
3,1 km
178 m
161 m
Ww27 Eggli - Vorderes Eggli - Eggli (loop)
Winter hike
Ww29 Wispile (panoramic loop) - More
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moderate
2:30 h
7,7 km
141 m
141 m
Ww29 Wispile (panoramic loop)
Winter hike
Ww7 Hornberg - Schönried - More
©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter / Ferienregion Gstaad
moderate
1:49 h
6,3 km
38 m
612 m
Ww7 Hornberg - Schönried
Winter hike
Ww15 Schönried - Rellerli - Grossi Vorschess - Schönried - More
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moderate
2:49 h
7,7 km
498 m
496 m
Ww15 Schönried - Rellerli - Grossi Vorschess - Schönried
Winter hike
Ww36 Glacier Walk - More
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moderate
1:15 h
4,8 km
47 m
47 m
Ww36 Glacier Walk
Winter hike

Nature

Those looking for peace and quiet away, from the hustle and bustle on the slopes, will really feel like these routes. Far away from the mountain railways, the focus here is on time-out in nature. More about our nature-oriented recommendations below. Take a deep breath and enjoy!

774 Lauenen - Lauenensee - Lauenen - More
moderate
2:30 h
8,5 km
211 m
211 m
774 Lauenen - Lauenensee - Lauenen
Winter hike
Ww30 Turbach - Wintermatte - Turbach - More
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moderate
2:0 h
7,4 km
173 m
173 m
Ww30 Turbach - Wintermatte - Turbach
Winter hike
Ww4 Saanenmöser - Chübelialp - Lochstafel - Saanenmöser - More
©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter / Ferienregion Gstaad
moderate
2:37 h
8,7 km
320 m
323 m
Ww4 Saanenmöser - Chübelialp - Lochstafel - Saanenmöser
Winter hike
Ww3 Sparenmoos - Site Alp - Sparenmoos - More
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easy
1:0 h
3,6 km
132 m
129 m
Ww3 Sparenmoos - Site Alp - Sparenmoos
Winter hike

Valley hikes

Sometimes an adventure begins right at your doorstep, even if it’s only a walk. Winter hikes through the valley are possible in almost any weather and usually lead from village to village. Great views and winter feelings included.

Ww6 Saanenmöser - Schönried (Promenadenweg) - More
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easy
45 min
2,5 km
12 m
50 m
Ww6 Saanenmöser - Schönried (Promenadenweg)
Winter hike
771 Saanenmöser - Wittere - Schönried - More
©  (c) Ferienregion Gstaad
easy
1:15 h
4,4 km
70 m
108 m
771 Saanenmöser - Wittere - Schönried
Winter hike
772 Schönried - Gruben - Gstaad (Panoramaweg) - More
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moderate
1:15 h
4,4 km
26 m
207 m
772 Schönried - Gruben - Gstaad (Panoramaweg)
Winter hike
Ww13 Schönried - Gruben - Usine - Saanen - More
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easy
1:15 h
4,2 km
1 m
221 m
Ww13 Schönried - Gruben - Usine - Saanen
Winter hike
Ww21 Gstaad - Ebnit - Saanen - More
©  (c) Ferienregion Gstaad
easy
45 min
2,8 km
39 m
Ww21 Gstaad - Ebnit - Saanen
Winter hike
Saanen - Gstaad - Feutersoey - Gsteig - More
©  (c) Ferienregion Gstaad
easy
1:15 h
15,0 km
253 m
71 m
Saanen - Gstaad - Feutersoey - Gsteig
Bicycle tour

Families

Get some fresh air, have short snowball fights and make snow angels in the glistening powder. Winter hikes are fun for the whole family – as long as they are not too long for young kids. These rather flat, short hikes are ideal for:

Ww6 Saanenmöser - Schönried (Promenadenweg) - More
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easy
45 min
2,5 km
12 m
50 m
Ww6 Saanenmöser - Schönried (Promenadenweg)
Winter hike
Ww34 Lauenen - Rohr - Lauenen - More
moderate
1:0 h
5,4 km
11 m
10 m
Ww34 Lauenen - Rohr - Lauenen
Winter hike
Ww3 Sparenmoos - Site Alp - Sparenmoos - More
©  (c) Ferienregion Gstaad / Ferienregion Gstaad
easy
1:0 h
3,6 km
132 m
129 m
Ww3 Sparenmoos - Site Alp - Sparenmoos
Winter hike
Ww31 Rotegrabe - Wintermatte - Rotegrabe - More
©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter / Ferienregion Gstaad
easy
1:30 h
5,4 km
132 m
132 m
Ww31 Rotegrabe - Wintermatte - Rotegrabe
Winter hike

Fondueland Gstaad

In Fondueland Gstaad there’s nothing that feels more natural than enjoying a tasty Fondue while surrounded by the beauty of the snowy mountains. Enjoy convivial times surrounded by beautiful panoramic scenery in two specially equipped cabins or in one of the five oversized Fondue pots. All the ingredients you need are inside the Fondue or Raclette backpack and may be ordered at dairies throughout the Destination, at the Berghaus Wispile and also at hotels. 

Ww5 Winter hiking trail to the Fondue hut Chessler - More
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moderate
30 min
1,4 km
89 m
33 m
Ww5 Winter hiking trail to the Fondue hut Chessler
Winter hike
Ww17 Winter hiking trail to the fondue hut Bodmen - More
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easy
20 min
834 m
45 m
3 m
Ww17 Winter hiking trail to the fondue hut Bodmen
Winter hike
Ww28 Winter hiking trail to the Fondue Caquelon Wispile - More
©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Melanie Uhkoetter / Ferienregion Gstaad
moderate
35 min
2,0 km
19 m
89 m
Ww28 Winter hiking trail to the Fondue Caquelon Wispile
Winter hike
Ww11 Winter hiking trail to the Fondue Caquelon Schlittmoos - More
©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Yannick Romagnoli / Ferienregion Gstaad
easy
25 min
1,3 km
46 m
2 m
Ww11 Winter hiking trail to the Fondue Caquelon Schlittmoos
Winter hike
Hiking trail to the Fondue Caquelon Grossi Vorschess - More
©  (c) Destination Gstaad / Yannick Romagnoli / Ferienregion Gstaad
moderate
1:15 h
3,3 km
363 m
Hiking trail to the Fondue Caquelon Grossi Vorschess
Hike