TVB St. Anton am Arlberg/Fotograf Josef Mallaun
Find the snow! Winter hiking in Vorarlberg and on the Arlberg in Austria
Hiking Collection by Ferien in Österreich
10
Tours
19:31 h
40.3 mi
6,450 ft
The tip of your nose is icy cold, your cheeks turn red, you exhale and your breath forms clouds before you, you inhale the cold, fresh air deep into your lungs – it’s finally time for winter hiking again. Where could be better for walks through a picturesque winter wonderland than Vorarlberg, the westernmost state of Austria? In this Collection, we’ve put together 10 varied Tours through the Montafon valley, Bregenz Forest, Kleinwalsertal valley and the regions of Lech-Zürs and St. Anton am Arlberg. The five regions have one thing in common – they are perfect for active winter holidays.
As you explore the snowy mountain landscape, you leave your everyday stress behind you. There’s a unique silence in the landscape. With only the sound of the snow crunching beneath your feet, you can completely switch off. The spectacular mountain scenery in the Voralberg is the finishing touch. You hike along well-maintained hiking trails through the Bregenz Forest, Montafon, Kleinwalsertal and Tyrolean Alps. Great highlights and rustic restaurants will greet you on the way – what could be better than a mug of hot chocolate or steaming Kaiserschmarrn pancakes after a hike through the snow?
Depending on how much snow there is, you may want to pack your hiking poles. A thermos flask with hot tea and a seat mat are definitely worth bringing too so that you can enjoy the beautiful viewpoints even more. Don’t forget to wear sun cream in sunny weather – the winter sun in the mountains can be surprisingly powerful.
Travelling to Vorarlberg is easy with the train. ÖBB trains depart from Zurich HB main station to Austria every two hours between 6.40am and 6.40pm. There are good connections to the winter regions from many stations too. With an SBB GA or Half-Fare Card, you can also travel for less in the neighbouring country with a 15% discount on the Austrian part of the route. For more information, timetables and reservations, see: to.austria.info/sbbchoesterreich.
Put on your winter boots and your hat and set off to the enchanting winter world in Vorarlberg. Here, you will find more information (in German) about the regions presented in this Collection:
Montafon: to.austria.info/montafonwinterwandern
Bregenzerwald: to.austria.info/bregenzerwaldwinterwandern
Kleinwalsertal: to.austria.info/kleinwalsertalwinterwandern
Lech-Zürs: to.austria.info/lechzuerswinterwandern
St. Anton am Arlberg: to.austria.info/stantonwinterwandern
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Tours & Highlights
- 03:246.42 mi1.9 mph1,475 ft1,475 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Picturesque winter landscapes and magnificent views - this ten-kilometer hike offers you a lot of winter wonderland. It starts on the sunny balcony of the Montafon, in Bartholomäberg. And so that you get really warm right away, the path climbs nicely.
You continue to hike uphill and enjoy beautiful views…
- 00:562.05 mi2.2 mph275 ft275 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
This three-kilometer tour is perfect for a nice walk around wintry Gaschurn. The varied path runs partly in the forest, partly on the heights above Gaschurn, incidentally the southernmost municipality in Vorarlberg. So you always have a great view of the snow-covered place and the surrounding mountain…
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- 01:553.34 mi1.7 mph575 ft575 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
The Hochtannbergpass separates the Allgäu Alps from the Lechquellen Mountains and is ideal for winter hikes. On this five-kilometer round you hike on well-groomed hiking trails through the magical winter landscape to the Körbersee and back again. In a gentle up and down, you walk through the wonderful…
- 01:473.71 mi2.1 mph725 ft725 ftExpertExpert Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
On this tour, which is almost six kilometers long, you can expect a beautiful and promising high-altitude trail that leads you through the wintry landscape around Sulzberg on mostly rolled hiking trails. It starts at the Wellness Hotel Linde in the district of Schönenbühl.
From the parking lot you hike…
- 00:561.98 mi2.1 mph275 ft325 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Magnificent views, exciting paths and lots of wintry idyll - this three-kilometer winter hike offers you just that. The route starts at the Au sports field near Hirschegg. Bus line 3 of the Walser bus takes you to the start in a relaxed manner.
You hike on a flat stretch to the Schwarzwasserbach. The…
- 01:523.77 mi2.0 mph700 ft725 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
This six-kilometer hike shows you one of the most beautiful side valleys of the Kleinwalsertal, the Wildental. On the way, you have magnificent views of the high sheep alpine heads and the deep Wildental. The round starts in the center of Mittelberg at the music pavilion.
You leave the place, cross the…
- 02:466.38 mi2.3 mph550 ft725 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Do you feel like peace and quiet today, far from the hustle and bustle of winter sports? Then this ten-kilometer winter hike in the snow-covered Zugertal is perfect for you. It starts at Gasthaus Älpele, where you can fortify yourself for the way with a hot chocolate. If you arrive by bus, the lines…
- 00:411.60 mi2.4 mph200 ft200 ftEasyEasy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Would you like to discover the Lech mountain world today? Then this almost three-kilometer loop is the perfect winter walk for you. The leisurely hiking trail leads you over a high plateau to the Flexenpass at 1,773 meters above sea level. The starting point is at the Trittkopfbahn in the tranquil village…
- 02:476.33 mi2.3 mph525 ft525 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
This leisurely winter hike takes you through the valley of the Upper Rosanna, also called Verwalltal, to the artificially dammed Verwallsee. The Verwall extends south of St. Anton am Arlberg and offers the perfect mountain backdrop for your winter tour. The tour starts a little outside of St. Anton…
- 02:284.70 mi1.9 mph1,175 ft1,175 ftIntermediateIntermediate Hiking Tour. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
This almost eight kilometer long winter hiking trail leads you from Pettneu am Arlberg to the scenic Nessleralm. On the way you can look forward to fantastic mountain panoramas, idyllic forest paths and a cozy stop in the alpine hut. The tour starts in the center of Pettneu.
To warm up, the next four…
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Collection Stats
- Tours10
- Distance40.3 mi
- Duration19:31 h
- Elevation6,450 ft
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