Winter Hike /Schweiz Mobil
Laternliweg Schwägalp
Schwägalp
- Distance
- 3.0 km
- Duration
- 1:05 h
- Ascent
- 120 m
- Descent
- 120 m
- Fitness
- Easy
- Route type
- Loop
01/ Overview
The route
A must for romantics: The Laternliweg (Lantern Trail) in the Schwägalp nature discovery park leads through a snowy fairy-tale landscape. Over 50 lanterns light the way through the sparkling winter wonderland for a one-of-a-kind experience.
The winter hike begins directly on the Schwägalp at the Schwägalp, Passhöhe bus stop. The three-kilometre loop initially leads gently across open terrain, with open alpine pastures dominating the scenery almost throughout. The route then climbs more noticeably, reaching its highest point at around 1'390 m near Chammhalden after just over a kilometre. With a total ascent of around 120 metres, the climb is short before the route turns back.
The trail continues in a broad arc across the wide expanses of the Schwägalp. The return leg gradually loses the height gained while remaining in the open landscape. Towards the end, the houses come into view, with the Grand Tour Photo Spot Säntis located directly on the route. From here, it is only a short distance back to the starting point. After just over an hour, the loop ends at the Schwägalp, Passhöhe bus stop.
02/ Along the route
What's along the way
Where the route climbs and where it descends. Hover the profile to find the spot on the map.
03/ Conditions
Current conditions
What to know before you set off. Closures and snow are re-checked every day.
How we check: Every night we match the route against the official closures and detours from the Federal Roads Office (FEDRO). Any reported closure that touches the route shows up here.
Winter hiking is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.
How we check: SLF only publishes its snow maps from November 1. Until then we roughly estimate the snow depth at the lowest and the highest point of the route every day from the nearest SLF measuring stations. Check the situation on site.
04/ Getting there
Getting there
From your door to the trailhead and home again, by train and bus or by car. Computed live from the timetable.
Or from
Outbound
Return
05/ Weather
Weather on the way
Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.
Weather
06/ Trail & landscape
Trail & landscape
Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.
Larches count as conifer forest here.
07/ Snow
Snow on the route
Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.
Snow Info
08/ Export
Take the route with you
Load the track onto your GPS device, print a route sheet for the trail or send the route to your hiking group.
Share
Send the link to friends or your hiking group.
Export GPX File
For hiking apps, GPS watches and navigation devices.
Print Route Sheet
A4 with map, elevation profile, waypoints and emergency numbers.
