Snowshoeing is trendy. No wonder: You glide almost weightlessly over the white glittering floor and can enjoy the winter wonderland far away from the hustle and bustle. No queuing at the lift, no long advance planning, just a simple step in front of your own front door is enough. At least if you are at home in Upper Austria! Because the “land of hills” is a real place of pilgrimage for snowshoe hikers – and is ideal for discovery tours on skis. We show you beautiful snowshoe hikes in Upper Austria for your next trip!
Snowflake hiking trail in the Mühlviertel
As sweet as the “Schneeflocke” hiking trail in the municipality of Sandl sounds, it is also easy to walk on. It’s not a stone’s throw from Linz, but the nearly 40-minute drive to the mostly sunny Mühlviertel is a good investment. It starts at the Viehberghütte, the path then winds its way through snow-covered forests and meadows for a length of regarding four kilometers. Two variants offer variety: the snowflake trail leads uphill past an observatory and via the Maltschursprung back to the Viehberghütte. Variant two takes you to the Maltschbachtal and through the town of Sandl back up to the starting point. Perfect for families and all snowshoe beginners!
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Snowflake hiking trail in the Mühlviertel | Liftstraße 10, 4251 Sandl
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On the trail of nature in the national park
Discovering the Pyhrn-Priel region in southern Upper Austria on snowshoes is always a good idea. After all, there is plenty of choice here: Around 100 kilometers of cleared winter paths invite you to go hiking. If you prefer to throw yourself across country into the masses of snow, then all (national park) doors are open to you. From the moderately difficult Poppenalm snowshoe tour to the romantic Großgrub tour and the challenging Wildalm tour, views are on offer that are second to none. In addition, rangers in the Kalkalpen National Park invite you to guided tours – punch and tea included!
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Ranger tour in the Kalkalpen National Park | Kalkalpen National Park, 4591 Molln
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- Steyr-Land
Eerily beautiful: the Plöckenstein
The storms of recent years have cleared the summit of the summit. A forest of dead trees stands a little further down and makes for a spooky atmosphere in the fog or breathtakingly beautiful in the sunshine. “LANDESGRENZE”, reveals a sign in the snow. Welcome to the Plöckenstein! Here, at the border triangle in the north of Upper Austria, snowshoe hiking is a real treat. The starting point is the Hochficht ski center, which you can reach via Aigen and Klaffer and from where there are other, easier snow routes. Attention: Those who set off for the Plöckenstein should have good protection once morest the wind and remember points of reference – the dense fog sometimes makes orientation lousy.
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Hochficht | Hochficht 1, 4163 Klaffer am Hochficht
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A shark in the snow on the Dachstein
Have you ever let yourself be lured to Hallstatt in the summer? Then re-experience the UNESCO World Heritage region on snowshoes! Even three signposted snowshoe trails lead you to the most beautiful and breathtaking viewpoints in the Salzkammergut – and they all start at the Krippenstein mountain station. Trail number 1 leads under the cable car and past small huts to the Welterbespirale, where a 360-degree panoramic view of the surrounding mountains awaits you. The 5finger trail is also suitable for families with a return time of one hour and easy conditions and offers a unique view from its platform. Trail number 3, which leads to the “Dachstein-Hai”, is a bit more demanding. The shark sculpture, which is regarding eight meters long, can even be walked on from the inside and the view from the mouth is directed towards the Dachstein, which was covered with seawater millions of years ago. In the open terrain you then hike past the Krippenstein ice cave, which can be explored on your own when there is little snow.
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Freesports Arena Dachstein Krippenstein | Winkl 34, 4831 Obertraun
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On the local mountain of the Mondsee
The Mondseeberg is a popular local mountain, and not only for its direct neighbors. The recurring view of the lake, the here and there untouched winter landscape and a moderate hiking time of around three hours make the snowshoe tour so popular here. You start the hike behind the basilica in the Schiessstattgasse before you follow the markings for the former Hochalm hiking trail number 3 and turn off at the Hauberg towards Radstatt onto hiking trail number 2. The Radstatt Chapel is a pretty sight to behold, the way back is via hiking trail number 5 through the Gosauergraben and back to the starting point.
Tips for beginners
Have you been seized by the desire to hike in snowshoes and would you like to hit the Upper Austrian trails safely equipped right away? Then there are numerous possibilities. If you’re just starting out snowshoeing and don’t have your own equipment yet, you can easily borrow it from various rental agencies. However, first come, first served: It is best to reserve snowshoes and poles days in advance so that you do not experience any disappointments on site. Snacks, water, clothing for a working onion look, a charged smartphone and, ideally, a hiking map are essential in the touring backpack. Not in your rucksack, but a dear companion is definitely part of a snowshoe hike – because Upper Austria hikes better together. Have fun!
Looking for more winter tips? Then follow our list Winter in Austria. There you will find, for example, the coolest ski areas in Upper Austria.