Seen from the north, East Tirol is somewhat more remote. This makes some of its valleys an insider tip for winter hikers who prefer quiet areas. Between the Grossglockner in the Hohe Tauern National Park, the jagged Lienz Dolomites and the Carnic Alps, there are many magical winter hiking routes hidden away. Since 2018, East Tirol has been home to the first winter hiking village in Austria. The idyllic mountaineering village of Kartitsch in the Gailtal valley has truly earned this title. The cultural landscape of the highest valley in East Tirol with its original mountain farms forms a magical backdrop for a hike on one of the ten excellent, fully cleared winter hiking trails in the vicinity of the village. The certified winter hiking businesses in Kartitsch offer a very special service. Guests are provided with rucksacks, hiking poles and warming seat pads. In addition, hosts not only provide tips for your winter holiday, but also hand out snack vouchers for rustic restaurants along the winter hiking trails.
The four-day winter hiking days take place in Kartitsch every year in January. Accompanied by hiking guides, you not only get to enjoy the fantastic views and many fascinating moments, but also hear interesting stories about the country and its people.
