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Away from the pistes

Enchanting winter hikes

The many fantastic winter hiking trails in the Innsbruck region prove you don’t have to hit the slopes to experience snowy winter fun. Whether wandering near the Tyrolean capital or enjoying the breathtaking panoramic views and fabulous scenery high up in the mountains at over 2,000 metres above sea level, you can spend many wonderful hours surrounded by alpine nature on a snowshoe tour or winter hike.

Winter hiking trails

Snowshoeing

Winterwandern Kaiser-Franz-Josef-Weg Kühtai

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Experience our winter wonderland to the full

It’s easy to explore new routes and follow our enchanted trails thanks to the magenta signposting. These signs are used to mark the region’s maintained winter hiking trails.

Winter hiking

Winter hikes with a taste of the Mieming Plateau

This winter hike on the sunny Mieming Plateau is based on the motto “from village to village, from delicacy to delicacy”.

3h 30min

11.8km

170m

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Snowshoeing

Snowshoe tours to the Simmeringalm mountain hut

The snowshoe tour to the Simmeringalm mountain hut is all about snowy scenery, wonderful panoramic views and delicious Tyrolean delicacies.

5.8km

815m

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Winter path

Winter summit tours of the Patscherkofel

A wonderful trail for snowshoeing and winter hiking leads to the summit of Innsbruck’s local mountain. From there, you can enjoy 360° panoramic views from almost 2,250 metres above sea level.

1h 30min

3km

294m

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Winter hikes on the Active Programme

If you would like to experience a winter hike led by a certified guide, we recommend checking out the Winter Active Programme. Participation is free for guests with the free Welcome Card.

Included in the Welcome Card

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Useful winter hiking info at a glance

Eco-conscious travel

Whether long-distance travel or local public transport routes, good connections are guaranteed in and around Innsbruck.

Avalanche Warning Service

It is essential for sports fans to assess risks in advance, especially when it comes to ski touring and freeriding.

Restaurants on hiking trails

The cosy guesthouses and rustic mountain huts dotted along the hiking trails are sure to put a smile on every hungry hiker’s face.

Ski schools

Practice makes perfect and this is true for snowshoeing too. If you’re looking for a snowshoeing course, you’re in the right place.

Our bloggers’ experiences

#blog Panoramic tour to the Brunschkopf

04.03.2024

#blog Mountain guide tips: How to stay safe in the mountains in winter

01.02.2024

#blog The thorough ways of the Lord: going astray with Andi

27.12.2023

#blog Nature At Its Best: 3 Winter Walks Around Innsbruck

20.02.2022

#blog Simmering – Snowshoe tour with tobogganing fun into the valley

24.03.2021

#blog Winter hiking at the foot of the glacier

11.03.2021

#blog Winter hiking in the high mountains

05.03.2021

#blog Winter hiking trail glacier view

03.03.2021

#blog Winter hiking – in the footsteps of the mountain doctor

30.01.2021

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Welcome Card

The Welcome Card is available free of charge from our partner establishments with a stay of at least two nights. It includes offers and discounts on a variety of attractions, as well as free use of public transport in the Innsbruck region.

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