Winter walking and snow shoe walking in the Wildschönau Tyrol
The Wildschönau is enjoying more & more popularity as a winter walking paradise with over 40km of cleared paths taking you to the loveliest corners of the Valley.
Winter Walking
In the Wildschönau you're as close to nature as you can get. Idyllic winter landscapes, picturesque farmhouses and breathtaking mountain views are around every corner.
There are cleared paths throughout the Valley. Here are a few tips.
# Niederau to Penningdörfl. Stop off at a gasthof in Penningdörfl
# Oberau to Roggenboden. Stop at the Talhof or Cafe Jacky
# Auffach to Schönanger. Stop at the Gasthof Schönangeralm
# Thierbach is always worth a visit
# A walk along the lit St Francis' Path between Niederau and Oberau
Good walking shoes are essential!
Or why not take part in a guided winter hike. The Tourist Office organises guided walks twice weekly. Included in your Wildschönau Guest and Bonus Card.
More info at the Wildschönau Tourist Office or in your hotel!
Snow shoe walking
If you enjoy walking in the summer, then snow shoe walking in the winter is definitely for you. `Trapping` is the new name for this old sport. An exciting name for an adventurous activity.Trapping is easy to learn and extremely enjoyable. The tours take you away from the bustle of the ski piste accompanied by a group of like minded trappers and a guide in the breathtaking winter scenery. Discover a different side to the Wildschönau.
Tips for snow shoe walkers:
# Thierbach Kogel
# Sonnberg Jöchl
# Zauberwinkl
# Halsgatterl - Holzalm - Markbachjoch
# Kragenjoch
# Aschbach # Mitterbergalm # Steinerhöfe - Adlerhorst
# Schatzberg # Gern - Sternboden
# Hönigkaseralm
A guided snow shoe walk once a week and free snow shoe hire is included in your Wildschönau Guest and Bonus Card. Ask at the Tourist Office or in your hotel for details.
Nordic Walking
Is possible on all winter walking paths.
Nordic Walking is already an integral part in the training programmes of both hobby and serious sportsmen. Make this sport a part of your holiday for twice the enjoyment. Get to know like-minded people, make the most of the beautiful surroundings and get fit into the bargain! Dynamic Nordic Walkers are already a familiar sight here in the Wildschönau Valley. Make the Outdoors your fitness studio. The body uses 90% of all muscles while Nordic Walking and with the use of special poles, the back muscles are strengthened and the neck muscles relaxed. Whether you are very fit or not at all, Nordic Walking is the ideal sport for every training level.
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