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Winter hiking trails in Vorarlberg
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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.
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Riefensberg | the Hochhäderich circuit
Lovely mountain path in the alp area of the Vorderwald.
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7,3 km
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02:30 h
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leicht
Difficulty: leicht Distance: 7,3 km Ascent: 70 m Descent: 70 m Duration: 02:30 h Deepest point: 1197 m Highest point: 1289 m Condition: Experience: Landscape: Riefensberg | the Hochhäderich circuit
Lovely mountain path in the alp area of the Vorderwald.
Start of tourHochhäderich car park
End of tourHochhäderich car park
DescriptionThe cross-border circuit connects the Bregenzerwald with Oberallgäu, i.e. Vorarlberg with Bavaria. Between the approach road and the moos alp, the blanket of snow conceals the Kojenmoos, an upland moor which has been widely preserved and which is protected. The Riefensberg locals used to cut peat here, and convey it into the valley via a material ropeway.
The route follows almost completely flattened hiking trails through the mountain valley basin…
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Riezlern – Egg – Au – Wäldele – Auenhütte
From Riezlern on a promising winter hiking trail and through the quiet Wäldele to…
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5,1 km
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02:15 h
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mittel
Difficulty: mittel Distance: 5,1 km Ascent: 297 m Descent: 102 m Duration: 02:15 h Deepest point: 1019 m Highest point: 1282 m Condition: Experience: Landscape: Riezlern – Egg – Au – Wäldele – Auenhütte
From Riezlern on a promising winter hiking trail and through the quiet Wäldele to Auenhütte.
Start of tourRiezlern
End of tourHirschegg
DescriptionIt starts in Riezlern at the Kanzelwandbahn. First, the Kurpark is crossed before the Breitach is crossed over a bridge and a short steep ascent to Eggstrasse is climbed (if you can spare yourself this ascent, you can also walk over the Breitachbrücke and Schwarzwassertalstrasse). Follow Eggstrasse briefly and then turn left into Kesselschwandweg. Passing the Schneebar-Panoramahütte, you now have a magnificent view of Elfer, Zwölfer, Widderstein and Ifen along…
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SnowflakesPanoramaTrail Rüfikopf
This high-altitude circular hiking trail is located at 2,350 metres on the incomparable Rüfikopf.
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2,7 km
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01:30 h
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leicht
Difficulty: leicht Distance: 2,7 km Ascent: 90 m Descent: 110 m Duration: 01:30 h Deepest point: 2243 m Highest point: 2350 m Condition: Experience: Landscape: SnowflakesPanoramaTrail Rüfikopf
This high-altitude circular hiking trail is located at 2,350 metres on the incomparable Rüfikopf.
Start of tourMountain station Rüfikopfbahn
End of tourMountain station Rüfikopfbahn
DescriptionOn miracles and extraordinary people –
There’s no need to go searching for miracles – you’re surrounded by them!
Snow is simply miraculous: billions of snow crystals merge to form flakes that float down gently like leaves and cover every thing in a bright white blanket.
Snow is very powerful in the Arlberg region: it shapes the people here, sets the pace and creates living…
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Gassner Alp | St. Gerold
Cosy winter hike with wonderful panoramic views of the Zimba, Rote Wand, Schesaplana and…
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10,9 km
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03:15 h
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mittel
Difficulty: mittel Distance: 10,9 km Ascent: 674 m Descent: 595 m Duration: 03:15 h Deepest point: 894 m Highest point: 1561 m Condition: Experience: Landscape: Gassner Alp | St. Gerold
Cosy winter hike with wonderful panoramic views of the Zimba, Rote Wand, Schesaplana and the…
Start of tourBus stop St. Gerold Außerberg, St. Gerold
End of tourBus stop St. Gerold Außerberg, St. Gerold
DescriptionThe tour from the village St. Gerold to the Gassner Alp (1,562 m) is a beautiful hike through the snow-covered winter landscape. From the bus stop St. Gerold Ausserberg follow the goods road to the last house of St. Gerold. Once there you arrive at a barrier. From there, about 500 meters further, a blackboard shows you the way “over the meadow” to Gassner Alp. From the barrier, the path…
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Winter Hike Kapiescha | Thüringerberg
Leisurely winter hike along the municipal road up to Kapiescha.
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5,7 km
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02:00 h
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leicht
Difficulty: leicht Distance: 5,7 km Ascent: 294 m Descent: 294 m Duration: 02:00 h Deepest point: 870 m Highest point: 1155 m Condition: Experience: Landscape: Winter Hike Kapiescha | Thüringerberg
Leisurely winter hike along the municipal road up to Kapiescha.
Start of tourVillage centre, Thüringerberg
End of tourVillage centre, Thüringerberg
DescriptionThe 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.
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