Snow boot hiking
Discover the lightness of winter
Snowshoeing is becoming increasingly popular among winter sports enthusiasts and nature lovers. No wonder, because it is easy to hike through the white winter landscape on snowshoes and you are not so much affected by cleared sinking into the snow. They make it possible to make progress even in deep powder snow and open up great opportunities to explore the winter landscape. A particularly suitable playground for snowshoeing is the Salzkammergut.
Just do it - just try it out
There is no better way to enjoy winter in the mountains of the Salzkammergut than snowshoeing. Step by step through the wintry nature. You can hear nothing but the soft crunching under the snowshoes. Beginners, connoisseurs, sports enthusiasts: they all get their money's worth on snowshoe tours on the Dachstein plateau in Obertraun and on the Zwieselalm (name of the alpine pasture area) in Gosau. Because the diverse landscape of the region called "UNESCO World Heritage Region Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut" is perfect for this. Whether beginners or experienced snowshoe hikers, everyone will find beautiful snowshoe tours around Lake Gosau and Lake Hallstatt.
Pleasure hiking with friends
With mountain guides through the icy landscape
In several places such as Obertraun or Gosau, hiking and mountain guides accompany you on snowshoe tours. Under expert guidance, you will learn how to walk correctly with snowshoes. The tours offered can be found under "Guided snowshoe hikes in the Salzkammergut" below.
And what about the equipment?
With the snowshoe tickets, you can discover the enchanting winter landscape on the Zwieselalm in Gosau and on the mountain called "Krippenstein" in Obertraun in a relaxed way - brilliant 360-degree panoramic view included. The tickets are ideal for snowshoe beginners but also for ambitious winter hikers! The prices include the ascent and descent with the cable cars and equipment (snowshoe and snow poles). Available at the valley station of the cable cars. Just ask, experience unforgettable winter experiences on your snowshoe hike while trudging through the white winter splendour and the crunching snow. Just do it!
The most beautiful tours at a glance
Snowshoeing on the Dachstein
Obertraun | Mount Krippenstein: SSnowshoeing with a magnificent panoramic view of the snowy Dachstein mountains at the World Hertitage Side Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut.
Snowshoeing in Bad Goisern
Bad Goisern | PanoramaNova: Winter hiking in crisp snow, a snowy winter landscape and wonderful rolling winter hiking paths... what more does the hiker's heart need?
Easy snowshoeing
Obertraun | Dachstein Krippenstein: Without lengthy registration, endless preparations and long journeys. Winter hiking for the spontaneous with the Yeti snowshoe ticket on Lake Hallstatt. It doesn’t get any easier!
Snowshoeing on the theme Trail
The fairy tale landscape of the wildly romantic Echerntal in Hallstatt, is perfect for your first steps with snowshoes. The snow-covered forest and the historical information boards of the theme trail are thrown in for free.
Snowshoeing Zwieselalm Gosau
A paradise for snowshoe hikers and nature lovers. Discover a unique piece of untouched nature. Whether you ‘go it alone’ or on ‘guided snowshoe hikes’. A dream in white. Winter enjoyment at the highest level.
Safety tips for snowshoe hikers
Take a walk on the safe side! Here you will find the most important tips for an accident-free snowshoe hike within the Salzkammergut.
Guided snowshoe hikes in the Salzkammergut
Snowshoeing through the lonely winter world is a pure nature experience in clear alpine air and in a beautiful landscape. That's why more and more nature lovers are getting a taste for it! Get to know the most beautiful corners of our winter landscape with an experienced guide. Simply unforgettable. Just do it!
Snowshoe Trail 1 in Dachstein West
The snowshoe trail leds through alpine terrain and should be used only by experienced hikers with appropriate equipment in good and safe conditions.
Services for sporty early risers
Obertraun | Freesports Arena Krippenstein: For all ski tourers: Early Bird cable car rides onto the Krippenstein in Obertraun. Every weekend and public holidays at 7:30hrs.
Book your winter holiday in the Salzkammergut now
Hotels and accommodation providers in Hallstatt, Bad Goisern, Gosau and Obertraun offer the ideal room or apartment for your holidays, no matter what your tastes. Aside from establishments rated according to the international "star" scale, you will also find around Lake Hallstatt in Austria businesses that have been awarded two to four "edelweiss". The more flowers, the greater comforts you can expect. Whether you eventually find your cozy nest in an elegant 5-star luxury hotel, at comfortable guesthouse, a family-friendly apartment, or on a traditional farm, the choice is always entirely up to you.