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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

    • Kapelle Vordere Niedere mit dem Bodensee

      Bezau | Panoramaweg zur Niedere Höhe

      Wunderschöne Winterwanderung mit herrlichem 360° Ausblick in die Bergwelt Vorarlbergs, auf die Schweizer Alpen…

      • 5.95 km

      • 2.5 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 5.95 km
      Ascent: 275 m
      Descent: 275 m
      Duration: 2.5 h
      Deepest point: 1572 m
      Highest point: 1712 m
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      Bezau | Panoramaweg zur Niedere Höhe

      Wunderschöne Winterwanderung mit herrlichem 360° Ausblick in die Bergwelt Vorarlbergs, auf die Schweizer Alpen und…

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    • Winterwandern mit Blick auf die Kanisfluh

      Mellau | Ortszentrum – Zimmerau – Klausbrücke

      Schöne und kurze Winterwanderung durch Mellau über die denkmalgeschützte Klausbrücke.

      • 3.28 km

      • 0.8 h

      • leicht

      Difficulty: leicht
      Distance: 3.28 km
      Ascent: 22 m
      Descent: 22 m
      Duration: 0.8 h
      Deepest point: 666 m
      Highest point: 688 m
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      Mellau | Ortszentrum – Zimmerau – Klausbrücke

      Schöne und kurze Winterwanderung durch Mellau über die denkmalgeschützte Klausbrücke.

      Best season
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    • Blick zur Üntschenspitze

      Au-Schoppernau | Große Dörferrunde

      Gemeindeamt Au - Achuferweg - Gräsalp - Vorsäß Armengemach - Gemeindezentrum Schoppernau - Richtung…

      • 10.03 km

      • 3 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 10.03 km
      Ascent: 260 m
      Descent: 205 m
      Duration: 3 h
      Deepest point: 792 m
      Highest point: 930 m
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      Au-Schoppernau | Große Dörferrunde

      Gemeindeamt Au - Achuferweg - Gräsalp - Vorsäß Armengemach - Gemeindezentrum Schoppernau - Richtung Kirche…

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    • Winterliches Ortszentrum von Thüringerberg

      Thüringerberg – Kapiescha | Thüringerberg

      Leisurely winter hike along the municipal road up to Kapiescha.

      • 5.61 km

      • 2 h

      • Unbekannt

      Distance: 5.61 km
      Ascent: 289 m
      Descent: 289 m
      Duration: 2 h
      Deepest point: 867 m
      Highest point: 1155 m
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      Thüringerberg – Kapiescha | Thüringerberg

      Leisurely winter hike along the municipal road up to Kapiescha.

      Start of tour

      Village centre, Thüringerberg

      End of tour

      Village centre, Thüringerberg

      Description

      The start of this winter hike is in Thüringerberg at the municipal office. From the municipal office, the trail leads past the church and on to the alpine dairy with grocery shop. Behind the alpine dairy, the path leads in several hairpin bends up to Kapiescha. Return along the same path.

      Best season
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    • Winterwandern entlang der Alfenz

      Alfenzweg | Klösterle am Arlberg

      The Alfenzweg leads along the banks of the Alfenz to the valley station of…

      • 6.39 km

      • 1.8 h

      • Unbekannt

      Distance: 6.39 km
      Ascent: 79 m
      Descent: 79 m
      Duration: 1.8 h
      Deepest point: 1001 m
      Highest point: 1076 m
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      Alfenzweg | Klösterle am Arlberg

      The Alfenzweg leads along the banks of the Alfenz to the valley station of the…

      Start of tour

      Village center, Klösterle am Arlberg

      End of tour

      Village center, Klösterle am Arlberg

      Description

      This winter hike starts at the Klostertal Tourismus tourist office in Klösterle am Arlberg.

      A short distance along the main road down the valley to the Engel restaurant. Turn right there and then right again shortly before the bridge. The prepared winter hiking trail now leads along the Alfenz river out of the valley to the parcel of Danöfen.
      In Danöfen, the trail leads below the Arlberg motorway S16…

      Best season
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