Snowshoeing in a winter wonderland: from Wengen up the Leiterhorn, for example. The route up to the Jungfrau and on to the striking, pyramid-shaped Silberhorn affords stunning views – and on the descent to Lauterbrunnen Valley.

For snowshoeing, it's best to wear ankle-high, waterproof hiking boots or special winter shoes. Using the right snowshoe stepping technique will not only get you moving faster, but will also conserve energy. The best advice when going uphill is to fold out the climbing aid as soon as it starts to get steeper. This will get you standing nearly upright, which makes the uphill going much easier. To go downhill quickly with snowshoes, using a glissade or step-slide technique is recommended. To do this, lean back slightly and glide down with your knees slightly bent. The further you lean back, the more you can increase your pace.

Interested in going snowshoeing in Wengen, but don’t have the right equipment? You can rent (or buy, of course) some or all of the necessary equipment in select stores.