Winter hikes
Recharge your energy outdoors on cold winter days. The best way to do this is with a winter hike through the Schaffhauserland. Many hikes have their own unique charm during the winter season. Hike along the Rhine, through seemingly endless vineyards in the Schaffhausen Pinot Noir area, or over the long hill ranges of the Randen.
Circular hike through the vineyards
11.7 km | 3:30 h
The hiking trail around Gächlingen and Oberhallau leads you through the Schaffhauser Pinot Noir area. Here, you can expect gentle vineyard terraces bathed in golden light, the tranquility of winter, and wonderful views over the surrounding villages.
Lake Untersee Circular Hike
9.4 km | 2:39 h
Hiking along the Rhine in winter promises pure tranquility. The riverside path leads you from Stein am Rhein via Eschenz to Mammern. Along the way, you follow the clear water, pass Werd Island with its small chapel, and feel the expanse of Lake Untersee.
To the highest point of Schaffhausen
10.1 km | 3:45 h
The hike takes you over the highest point of Schaffhausen to the northernmost municipality in Switzerland, allowing you to experience the full richness of the Randen. A special highlight is the Hagenturm: on a clear day, it offers an impressive view over the region and far beyond.
Schaffhausen - Rhine Falls
10.1 km | 2:35 h
This pleasant circular hike begins in Schaffhausen's medieval old town, where charming alleys, historic houses, and the impressive Munot fortress set the perfect mood for your journey. From there, the route guides you along the winter Rhine landscape directly to Europe's largest waterfall, the Rhine Falls.
