Winter hiking in Grächen St. Niklaus
Stroll through the peaceful, snow-glittering landscape and admire the magnificent scenic views! Winter hiking allows you to get to know the Valais from its most authentic and inspiring side.
More than 38 kilometres of winter hiking trails and 23 kilometres of snowshoeing trails in Grächen and on Hannigalp provide the perfect setting for wonderful winter moments in nature. A diverse range of tours in various difficulty levels will delight snow sports enthusiasts of all ages.
From Lake Grächen to Hannigalp on snowshoes
A particularly idyllic snowshoeing route leads from Lake Grächen past Alpe Äbnet and up to Hannigalp. The trail runs through glittering larch forests, and time and again you will be surprised by stunning scenic views of the surrounding four-thousand-metre peaks. Once you have reached Hannigalp, you can treat yourself to some well-deserved refreshments at the restaurants on the mountain.
Grächen snowshoe adventure from Hannigalp to Wannihorn
The snowshoeing pros among you can explore the “King’s Route”, which leads from Hannigalp to the impressive Wannihorn summit. An hour and a half of walking uphill definitely pays off: The incomparable scenic views of the Saas Valley, Bietschhorn, Bishorn, Brunegghorn and Weisshorn are guaranteed to take your breath away!
Winter hiking from Grächen to Bärgji
Do you want to take a leisurely winter hike to admire the beauty of the region around Grächen? On a hike from Grächen to Bärgji, you can soak up the sun and enjoy beautiful views of the surrounding mountains. The icing on the cake during this wintry excursion: refreshments at the traditional Bärgji Alp restaurant.
Our Winter Hiking Guide
Discover the best winter hiking trails for your time in the Valais with the help of our Winter Hiking Guide – just give it a try! Take advantage of the various filtering options to optimally tailor the tour results to your needs and preferences! You’ll be talking about these wonderful hikes for a long time to come.
Panorama map of Grächen
The panoramic map provides you with a detailed map of the area, including altitude information, hiking trails, the mountain railway network and a piste map for Grächen. Numerous accommodation options, shops, businesses and restaurants are also shown and await your visit.
Panorama Map Winter 2024-2025.pdf
Weather and snow conditions in Grächen St. Niklaus
Do you want to get detailed information about the weather situation in advance? Then check out our live weather info! This will give you the most important info about expected sunshine hours and snow or wind conditions at a glance. Alternatively, you can also have a look at our live webcams.
