Snowshoeing

Leiterhorn Trail

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.

Wengen Dorf im Winter
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Schneebedeckter Baum im Wengen Dorf
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TIPS AND TECHNIQUE

Preparation is key!

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.

EQUIPMENT HIRE

Optimally equipped

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.

Schneeschuhe - aufgenommen am Hasliberg
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Wengen Dorf Schnee bedeckt.
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Guided tours

Guided tours

Snowshoeing is an experience like no other, whether day or night; alone or with a group. A local guide can help you get the most out of your snowshoeing tour. Guided snowshoe tours are offered by the mountain and snow sports schools in Wengen.