Rossberg-Schneeschuhtrail
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Snowshoe Trail /Schweiz Mobil

Rossberg-Schneeschuhtrail

Oberwil, Rossberg

Distance
5.0 km
Duration
2:25 h
Ascent
300 m
Descent
300 m
Fitness
Moderate
Route type
Loop

01/ Overview

The route

From the bustling Rossberg ski area, you are plunged immediately into a tranquil little fairytale world. First, take time to enjoy the mood in the forest; and then a small valley opens up with views of the Oberwil mountains: pure nature!

The snowshoe tour begins and ends at Rossberg above Oberwil. The starting point is not served by public transport; the nearest stop, Oberwil i.S., Heidenweidli, is around 2 kilometres away.

Open slopes and stretches of forest characterise the five-kilometre circuit. With a total ascent of around 300 metres, the route climbs steadily. After just under three kilometres, it reaches its highest point near Buufal at around 1,400 m. From there, the descent leads back to Rossberg through the same landscape of pastures and forest.

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.

  • How we check: We look up a live public transport connection from your starting point to the stop closest to the trailhead. If it ends further away, the nearest stop may be a cable car or bus that isn't running right now.

  • Snowshoeing is more fun in the snow! Check local conditions before heading out.

    How we check: Snow depth estimated daily at the lowest and the highest point of the route. Estimates: 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

Oberwil, Rossberg · stop 1984 m away

Outbound

Return

05/ Weather

Weather on the way

Forecast for the lowest and the highest point of the route.

Weather

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06/ Trail & landscape

Trail & landscape

Which paths you walk on and the landscape they lead through.

Trail Surface
On official trails
23%
Route length
4.7 km
Mountain trail
23%
Off official trails
77%
Land Cover
Open land
81%
Forest
15%
Wetland
3%

07/ Snow

Snow on the route

Snow depths, new snow and forecast. Estimates: check the situation on site before you set off.

Snow Info

Snow height valley
0cm
Snow height mountain
0cm
Snowfall last 24h
None
Last 3 Days
None
Next 24h
None
Next 3 Days
None
Relative snow depth

Comparative snow depth is only available from November 1 to June 30.

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.

    Print

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