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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…

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    • Beschilderter Winterwander-Rundweg

      Winter circular hiking trail “Riedboden” | Wald am Arlberg

      Short winter hiking tour on the plateau of the Sonnenkopf ski area.

      • 1.25 km

      • 0.5 h

      • Unbekannt

      Distance: 1.25 km
      Ascent: 22 m
      Descent: 1 m
      Duration: 0.5 h
      Deepest point: 1816 m
      Highest point: 1839 m
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      Winter circular hiking trail “Riedboden” | Wald am Arlberg

      Short winter hiking tour on the plateau of the Sonnenkopf ski area.

      Start of tour

      Mountain station Sonnenkopfbahn

      End of tour

      Mountain station Sonnenkopfbahn

      Description

      The Riedboden circular trail is an easy, short circular trail on a groomed winter hiking trail in the Sonnenkopf ski area. The starting and finishing point is the mountain station of the Sonnenkopf cable car. From the mountain station follow the pink winter hiking trail sign “Riedboden-Rundweg”.

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    • Winterwanderung mit herrlicher Aussicht auf das Lechquellengebirge mit der Roten Wand

      Winter hiking trail “Spielhahnweg” | Wald am Arlberg

      The winter hiking trail leads past the Riedboden lift to the vantage point "Spielhahnplätzle".…

      • 2.6 km

      • 1 h

      • Unbekannt

      Distance: 2.6 km
      Ascent: 93 m
      Descent: 95 m
      Duration: 1 h
      Deepest point: 1827 m
      Highest point: 1863 m
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      Winter hiking trail “Spielhahnweg” | Wald am Arlberg

      The winter hiking trail leads past the Riedboden lift to the vantage point "Spielhahnplätzle". From…

      Start of tour

      Mountain station Sonnenkopfbahn

      End of tour

      Mountain station Sonnenkopfbahn

      Description

      This winter hiking trail starts at the mountain station of the Sonnenkopf cable car and leads along the ski slope crossing the drag lift with a subsequent slight ascent to a flat high plateau. Continue in a westerly direction, partly along the northern edge of the terrain, to the western end point of the tour. Very sunny and extremely quiet area with numerous resting benches and wonderful views of the…

      Best season
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    • Frisch präparierter Winterwanderweg

      Alte Statt Weg | Brandnertal

      This winter hiking trail runs along the Alte Statt path and offers beautiful views…

      • 9.91 km

      • 3.5 h

      • Unbekannt

      Distance: 9.91 km
      Ascent: 278 m
      Descent: 507 m
      Duration: 3.5 h
      Deepest point: 1168 m
      Highest point: 1675 m
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      Alte Statt Weg | Brandnertal

      This winter hiking trail runs along the Alte Statt path and offers beautiful views of…

      Start of tour

      Mountain station Dorfbahn

      End of tour

      Bürserberg

      Description

      From the mountain station of the Dorfbahn cable car, take the ski trail for a few minutes in the direction of Innere Parfienzalpe. You cross the stream to the west of the alp. Here begins the ascent to the Parpfienzsattel, which you reach in approx. 45 min. From there, descend to Bürserberg (from the saddle, turn left in an arc across a clearing). You soon reach the route of the…

      Best season
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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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