C Winter hiking in Zug © Lucas Tiefenthaler / Vorarlberg Tourismus

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

    • Alpwegkopfhaus mit Bergpanorama

      Von Dafins zum Alpwegkopf

      • 5 km

      • 2.7 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 5 km
      Ascent: 560 m
      Duration: 2.7 h
      Deepest point: 922 m
      Highest point: 1477 m
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      Von Dafins zum Alpwegkopf

      Best season
      JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
      JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
      All route info
    • Geisbirn/Bildstein

      The Bildstein Winter Circuit

      The route runs on quiet access roads with hard surface. For hikers, roads are…

      • 8.31 km

      • 2.5 h

      • leicht

      Difficulty: leicht
      Distance: 8.31 km
      Ascent: 320 m
      Descent: 320 m
      Duration: 2.5 h
      Deepest point: 656 m
      Highest point: 945 m
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      The Bildstein Winter Circuit

      Start of tour

      Bildstein village square

      End of tour

      Bildstein village square

      Description

      The route runs on quiet access roads with hard surface. For hikers, roads are most comfortable when they are freshly cleared after snowfall, but still covered by a thin snow layer.

      Best season
      JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
      JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
      All route info
    • Blick auf Fraxern

      From Fraxern to Alpe Maisäss

      Fraxern village square (817m) – Sportplatz (1000m) – Alpe Maisäss (1350m). You may also…

      • 10.5 km

      • 4 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 10.5 km
      Ascent: 530 m
      Descent: 530 m
      Duration: 4 h
      Deepest point: 819 m
      Highest point: 1357 m
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      From Fraxern to Alpe Maisäss

      Fraxern village square (817m) – Sportplatz (1000m) – Alpe Maisäss (1350m). You may also depart…

      Start of tour

      Fraxern village square

      End of tour

      Alpe Maisäß

      Description

      Fraxern is a sun-kissed mountain village in Vorarlberg’s Rhine valley with breathtaking views, famed for the delicious cherries they grow there in summer, and for lovely sunshine high above the fog blanket that hangs over the valley in winter. As a hiking area, Fraxern is popular all year round.

      Best season
      JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
      JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
      All route info
    • Übersaxen, unter Gulm

      At Übersaxner Gulm – An Alp Trail for Winter…

      The Rhine valley stands out for two distinct features: the vibrancy of a densely…

      • 5.91 km

      • 2.3 h

      • mittel

      Difficulty: mittel
      Distance: 5.91 km
      Ascent: 320 m
      Descent: 320 m
      Duration: 2.3 h
      Deepest point: 896 m
      Highest point: 1216 m
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      At Übersaxner Gulm – An Alp Trail for Winter Lovers

      Start of tour

      Übersaxen

      End of tour

      Gulmalpe

      Description

      The Rhine valley stands out for two distinct features: the vibrancy of a densely populated area and its rolling countryside with unspoilt and pristine recreational landscapes. Especially on winter days, when a thick blanket of fog covers the valley, you may feel tempted to escape high up to the mountains for the glittering white and the warming rays of sun. One such popular escape is Übersaxen, which derives its name…

      Best season
      JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
      JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
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    • Winter in Schwarzenberg/Bödele

      Schwarzenberg | Lustenauer Hütte – Bödele

      Der gespurte und beschilderte Winterwanderweg führt vom denkmalgeschützten Schwarzenberger Dorfzentrum durch einen verschneiten Waldweg…

      • 8.78 km

      • 3 h

      • leicht

      Difficulty: leicht
      Distance: 8.78 km
      Ascent: 591 m
      Descent: 152 m
      Duration: 3 h
      Deepest point: 702 m
      Highest point: 1285 m
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      Schwarzenberg | Lustenauer Hütte – Bödele

      Der gespurte und beschilderte Winterwanderweg führt vom denkmalgeschützten Schwarzenberger Dorfzentrum durch einen verschneiten Waldweg zum…

      Best season
      JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN
      JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
      All route info
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