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On trails of white

Enjoy moments of peace

Discover winter nature

Winter hiking trails in Vorarlberg

Discover winter nature on the go

There is something extra special about finding peace while moving through winter landscapes. Countless winter hiking trails lead to scenic places.

Useful information for winter hikers

All of Vorarlberg’s regions are composed of a well-conceived and extensive network of uniformly signposted winter hiking trails. In many places, guided hikes are also offered.

Suggestions and tips can be found here. An interactive map that details the approx. 180 winter-hiking trails shows the location of both easy strolls through nature and more challenging tours. The maps provide route information regarding the length, approx. walking time and elevation gain, as well as info on attractions, mountain restaurants and refreshments en route. Trail photos are also featured.

Winter hiking trails

    • Muttjöchle, 2.074 m

      Winter hiking trail “Muttjöchle” | Wald am Arlberg

      Unique is the winter hiking trail to the Muttjöchle, 2,074 m. This tour at…

      • 6.68 km

      • 2.5 h

      • Unbekannt

      Distance: 6.68 km
      Ascent: 231 m
      Descent: 233 m
      Duration: 2.5 h
      Deepest point: 1826 m
      Highest point: 2050 m
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      Winter hiking trail “Muttjöchle” | Wald am Arlberg

      Unique is the winter hiking trail to the Muttjöchle, 2,074 m. This tour at the…

      Start of tour

      Mountain station of the Sonnenkopfbahn

      End of tour

      Mountain station of the Sonnenkopfbahn

      Description

      From the mountain station of the Sonnenkopf cable car the marked winter hiking trail leads past the mountain restaurant Sonnenkopf to the summit cross Muttjöchle. Along the way you will find cozy winter benches that invite you to linger.

      Arrived at the Muttjöchle, you have an impressive panoramic view of the surrounding mountains. The way back leads along the same path. A stop at the mountain restaurant Sonnenkopf is worth…

      Best season
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    • Vorbei an der Alpe Rona, hinauf Richtung Glinzgieck

      Glinzgieck | Bürserberg

      Very beautiful winter hike above the high plateau Tschengla, which is rewarded with fabulous…

      • 6.32 km

      • 2.3 h

      • Unbekannt

      Distance: 6.32 km
      Ascent: 221 m
      Descent: 221 m
      Duration: 2.3 h
      Deepest point: 1224 m
      Highest point: 1445 m
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      Glinzgieck | Bürserberg

      Very beautiful winter hike above the high plateau Tschengla, which is rewarded with fabulous views.

      Start of tour

      Hikers' parking lot Tschengla, Bürserberg

      End of tour

      Hikers' parking lot Tschengla, Bürserberg

      Description

      This winter hiking trail starts at the Tschengla hiking car park. After a short while, the trail branches off to the right towards Alpe Rona. At Alpe Rona, keep left and hike uphill along the prepared winter hiking trail in several bends towards Glinzgieck. At the highest point of the tour, enjoy a fabulous view in the direction of Bludenz/Nüziders and far into the Klostertal valley. Return to the starting…

      Best season
      JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
      JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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    • Winterwanderung zur Schattenlaganthütte

      Schattenlagantweg | Brand

      Very beautiful winter hike to the idyllically situated Schattenlaganthütte.

      • 9.26 km

      • 3.5 h

      • Unbekannt

      Distance: 9.26 km
      Ascent: 432 m
      Descent: 432 m
      Duration: 3.5 h
      Deepest point: 1060 m
      Highest point: 1484 m
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      Schattenlagantweg | Brand

      Very beautiful winter hike to the idyllically situated Schattenlaganthütte.

      Start of tour

      End of town Brand

      End of tour

      End of town Brand

      Description

      From the end of the village of Brand (Palüdbahn car park), this circular tour leads left of the Alvier stream into the valley into the so-called “Schattenlagant” – a beautiful valley that is untouched in winter. The unprepared hiking trail continues to wind slightly uphill until you reach the Schattenlagant road a little above the “Untere Schattenlagantalpe”. From here it is a short stretch on the road, which is prepared…

      Best season
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      JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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    • St. Anna Kapelle in Faschina mit Blick ins Große Walsertal

      Small Faschina Round | Fontanella-Faschina

      Short winter hiking tour on the Faschina Pass.

      • 0.5 km

      • 0.3 h

      • Unbekannt

      Distance: 0.5 km
      Ascent: 23 m
      Descent: 23 m
      Duration: 0.3 h
      Deepest point: 1462 m
      Highest point: 1485 m
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      Small Faschina Round | Fontanella-Faschina

      Short winter hiking tour on the Faschina Pass.

      Start of tour

      Faschinapass, Fontanella-Faschina

      End of tour

      Faschinapass, Fontanella-Faschina

      Description

      At the car park on the Faschina Pass, a short prepared snow path leads to the St. Anna Chapel. Return via the same path or along the road if the conditions are accordingly opaque.

      Best season
      JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
      JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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    • Winterwandern am Wiesleweg in Brand

      Wiesleweg | Brand

      On this route you have a magnificent view of the Sarotla Valley and the…

      • 4.47 km

      • 1.5 h

      • Unbekannt

      Distance: 4.47 km
      Ascent: 130 m
      Descent: 210 m
      Duration: 1.5 h
      Deepest point: 835 m
      Highest point: 994 m
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      Wiesleweg | Brand

      On this route you have a magnificent view of the Sarotla Valley and the Zimba,…

      Start of tour

      Brand village center

      End of tour

      District Tschapina in Bürserberg

      Description

      From the centre of Brand, walk along the footpath between the golf course and Hotel Sarotla down to the Alvierbach stream. At the bottom of the Alvierbach, change sides of the stream and walk out of the valley on the right side of the Alvierbach along the so-called “Green Forest Trail” into the Wiesle. At the height of the Klostermaisäß, you have a fantastic view into the Sarotla valley. Shortly…

      Best season
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      JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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