Winter hikes

Recharge your batteries outside on cold winter days. The best way to do this is on a winter hike through Schaffhauserland. Many hikes have their very own charm in the winter season. Hike along the Rhine, through seemingly endless vineyards in the Schaffhausen Pinot Noir area or over the long hills of the Randen.

The sun shines flatly over bare winter vines. In the morning, the degree is still slightly white from the dew.

Circular walk through the vines

11.7 km | 3:30 h

The hiking trail around Gächlingen and Oberhallau takes you through the Schaffhausen Pinot Noir area. Gentle terraced vineyards in the golden light, the tranquillity of winter and fantastic views over the surrounding villages await you here.

Circular hike Untersee

9.4 km | 2:39 h

Hiking along the Rhine in winter promises pure tranquillity. The riverside trail takes you from Stein am Rhein via Eschenz to Mammern. Along the way, you will be accompanied by the clear water, pass the island of Werd with its small chapel and feel the vastness of Untersee.

View from Untersee to the medieval town of Stein am Rhein and Hohenklingen Castle on the hill.
View of a snow-covered landscape from the viewing platform of the Hagenturm. There is snow on a panel and a heart is drawn in it.

To the highest point in Schaffhausen

10.1 km | 3:45 h

The hike takes you over the highest point in Schaffhausen to the northernmost municipality in Switzerland and allows you to experience the full wealth of the Randen region. A particular highlight is the Hagenturm: on a clear day, it offers you an impressive view over the region and far beyond.

Schaffhausen - Rhine Falls

10.1 km | 2:35 h

This leisurely circular hike starts in the medieval old town of Schaffhausen, where charming alleyways, historic houses and the imposing Munot fortress will get you in the mood for the trail. From there, the route takes you along the wintry Rhine landscape directly to Europe's largest waterfall, the Rhine Falls.

View of the two Rhine Falls rocks and Schloss Laufen from behind. The air is clear in winter and the sun is reflected in the water.