Snowshoeing
Top snowshoe hikes in Tyrol
Top snowshoe hikes in Tyrol
On your snowshoes, get set, go! Fresh winter air in your nose, silence - apart from the crunching underfoot and nothing but snow-covered fields or forests far and wide: A snowshoe hike in unspoilt mountain landscapes is particularly relaxing for the mind.
Slow and purposeful steps are taken on snowshoe hikes through a wintery Tyrol. There are many tour variants to try out. For example at Lake Achensee, where the ascent to the Feilkopf offers marvellous views. The hike to the Jagerhütte Fließ above Zams is particularly beginner-friendly. In Holzgau, on the other hand, the snowshoe hike is a particularly varied tour with impressive sights. The route leads through snow-covered forests to the 200 metre long suspension bridge over the Höhenbach gorge. In any case, a guided tour is recommended, as the open terrain also harbours risks. Due to the risk of avalanches, the current snow situation must be taken into account and avalanche equipment must be carried. As with ski tours, you must also respect wildlife rest areas and protected areas.
Snowshoes are the ticket to untouched nature. When a lot of snow has fallen, they are the only way for non-skiers to venture deep into the Tyrolean mountains. On a guided tour, you will learn what to look out for.
The subdued tranquillity of winter nature, the crunch of freshly fallen snow, the low sun - all of this is best enjoyed together on a guided snowshoe hike. Many holiday regions in Tyrol offer various tours with a guide in winter. Some are aimed particularly at beginners who have never stood on snowshoes before and benefit from tips on the right walking technique. Others are more suitable for advanced hikers and sometimes lead several hundred metres up the mountain, for example to a hut or an easy summit. Equipment hire is usually offered at the same time. And the good thing is: anyone can walk on snowshoes.
Snowshoeing requires good preparation and the right equipment, including sturdy shoes, weatherproof clothing and snowshoes with poles. It is important to adapt the tour to your own ability, take avalanche risks into account and choose marked routes. Taking regular breaks and carrying provisions and emergency equipment increases safety and enjoyment in the wintry outdoors. In our video, we show you what is important when snowshoeing.