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Winter hiking in Kleinwalsertal in Austria

Winter hikes in Germany, Austria and Switzerland

Photo: Uwe, Adobe Stock

The Alps in particular are ideal for beautiful winter hikes. Blessed with abundant snow, the mountains provide an impressive backdrop. But even in the somewhat flatter regions, winter hikers in Germany, Austria and Switzerland have a number of tours to choose from that are in no way inferior to those at higher altitudes. Here are some of the most beautiful winter hikes that the three countries have to offer.

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Winter Hiking · Schwäbische Alb
Traufgang Wintermärchen in Albstadt
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate closed
Distance 7.4 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 170 m
Descent 170 m

Der Winter hüllt die Alb in seinen eisigen Zauber. Der Raichberg in Albstadt-Onstmettingen ist weiß, wie mit Zuckerguss überzogen.

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from Stefan Fischer,   Albstadt Tourismus
Winter Hiking · Switzerland
Engelstock-Rundweg
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 5.5 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 142 m
Descent 142 m

Marking: RUNDweg 1

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from Sattel-Hochstuckli AG / Schwyzer Wanderwege,   Erlebnisregion Mythen
Winter Hiking · Vienna Woods
Winter hiking on the Anninger
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 10.2 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 470 m
Descent 470 m

From Gumpoldskirchen to the Anninger (with shelter and two lookout points) and back again

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from Csaba Szépfalusi,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Winter Hiking · Allgäu
Winter hike through the Breitachklamm near Oberstdorf
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
Distance 5.6 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 432 m
Descent 432 m

The winter transforms the ravine Breitachklamm into a landscape of ice and snow. A very different experience from a hike during the summer months.

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from Jessica Schäfer,   Outdooractive Premium
Winter Hiking · Canton Glarus
Panoramic Winter Hike
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.5 km
Duration 3:50 h
Ascent 445 m
Descent 445 m

Exhilarating Winter Hike through the enchanting fairytale world of Braunwald with panoramic views of Tödi, the Ortstock and other Glarner peaks.

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from Fridolin Hösli,   VISIT Glarnerland AG
Winter Hiking · The Black Forest
Von Hinterzarten über den Rinken nach Bärental
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 16.8 km
Duration 5:00 h
Ascent 400 m
Descent 350 m

Auf Premium-Winterwanderwegen gehen wir durch den herrlich verschneiten Wald am Fuß des Feldbergs.

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from Walter Biselli,   Walter Biselli
Winter Hiking · Kleinwalsertal
God's Cemetery Circuit on the Ifen
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
Distance 5.2 km
Duration 2:15 h
Ascent 248 m
Descent 248 m

The panoramic circular hike across the Gottesacker plateau and the ascent to the summit of the Hahnenköpfle offer us a unique winter panorama.

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from Hartmut Wimmer,   Outdooractive Premium
Winter Hiking · Kleinwalsertal
Zur Bärgunthütte im Kleinwalsertal
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
Distance 4.8 km
Duration 1:15 h
Ascent 185 m
Descent 185 m

Leichte Wanderung von Baad im Kleinwalsertal zur Bärgunthütte

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from Hartmut Wimmer,   Outdooractive Premium
Winter Hiking · Appenzell Outer Rhodes
Mist in the valley, snow on the mountains
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 8.8 km
Duration 2:30 h
Ascent 359 m
Descent 359 m

he roads and trails between Lachen and Schachen are perfect for a winter hike.

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Appenzellerland Tourismus AR
Winter Hiking · Murtal
Winter hike on the forest trail in Lobming
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 5.1 km
Duration 1:30 h
Ascent 140 m
Descent 140 m

A feel-good winter hike for the whole family in the Murtal adventure region.

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from WEGES OG,   Erlebnisregion Murtal
Winter Hiking · Bernese Oberland
From First to Bort via Waldspitz
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 9.2 km
Duration 3:00 h
Ascent 154 m
Descent 747 m

This scenic winter hike high above Grindelwald leads from the First top station to the Bort mountain restaurant next to the 1st middle station of ...

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from Jochen Ihle,   Tourenplaner SCHWEIZ - Partner für Wandertouren
Winter Hiking · Ennstal Alps
Grabnerstein 1847 m in the Haller Mauern
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 11.3 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 990 m
Descent 990 m

Nice spring tour, mostly after the Grabneralm in firn, to a beautiful pre-summit of the Hallermauern in the Ennstal Alps.

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from Karl Linecker,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Winter Hiking · Upper Austrian PreAlps
Hochbuchberg 1273m and Landsberge 899m in the Upper Austrian Prealps
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
Distance 20.3 km
Duration 3:45 h
Ascent 1,050 m
Descent 1,050 m

Wonderful winter hike, but also suitable for the snow-free season. Two short summit tours in the Grünburg region of Upper Austria, which can be ...

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from Karl Linecker,   alpenvereinaktiv.com
Winter Hiking · Central Switzerland
Winter hiking on Seebodenalp
Toprecommended route Difficulty easy
Distance 2.1 km
Duration 1:00 h
Ascent 54 m
Descent 1 m

Seebodenalp - Alp Raeb - Seebodenalp  To escape from the foggy weather in the valley, a trip to Seebodenalp is definitly worth a visit.

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from Gäste-Service Rigi / Schwyzer Wanderwege,   Gäste-Service Rigi
Winter Hiking · Tannheim Valley
Zöbler Winterrunde
PremiumPremium content Difficulty moderate
Distance 10.8 km
Duration 4:00 h
Ascent 427 m
Descent 427 m

The circular tour leads mostly along groomed paths through the snow-covered winter landscape. The hiker enjoys wonderful views of the Tannheim ...

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from Hartmut Wimmer,   Outdooractive Premium
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