Experience nature away from the slopes
Ski tour in the Wildschönau in Austria
Treat yourself to a break from the daily hustle and bustle, relax in our cozy aparthotel and explore the breathtaking Wildschönau on a ski tour. The high valley is still considered an insider tip for ski tours, but with its varied and well-groomed routes and descents as well as the fantastic panoramic views of the Kitzbühel Alps, it has nothing to hide. Enjoy the tranquillity of the unique winter landscape and discover the Alpine Collection Aparthotel as the ideal starting point for your winter activities.
Up the mountain under your own steam
The silence of the mountains, broken only by the crunch of snow under your skis, creates an atmosphere of contemplation and tranquillity. Immerse yourself in the untouched beauty of nature away from the pistes and enjoy the wonderful views of the Kitzbühel Alps as well as a deep sense of satisfaction and freedom. The Wildschönau region offers you a wide variety of tours between 2.7 and 7 km in length, providing the perfect opportunity for unforgettable excursions into the winter landscape. Make your own tracks on the Breiteggern, the Großer Beil and the Feldalphorn and reach summits of up to 2300 meters. The tours first take you uphill, followed by a descent into the valley as a reward for your efforts. The feeling of gliding down the slopes into the valley on skis after conquering the ascent and knowing that you have done it under your own steam is simply unique.
During your ski tour, discover the numerous huts scattered along the ascent routes. They not only offer a place to rest and warm up, but also the opportunity to enjoy the local hospitality and culinary specialties.
Overview of the ski tours
In the Niederau region in the Wildschönau in Tyrol, you can expect a diverse selection of winter hiking trails to suit every level. Regardless of whether you are just starting out with hiking or are already experienced – you are guaranteed to find the perfect route for you in this region. To make sure you are well prepared for your vacation, we offer you an overview of various winter hiking tours in the region:
Difficulty level: Easy
Breiteggspitze / Breiteggern: The tour takes you across rustic mountain pastures to Breiteggern or Breiteggspitze.
Gressensteinalm: Ski tour to Gressensteinalm.
Gern: The tour takes you 850 meters uphill to the Gern.
Wildenbach – Norderberg – Lanerköpfl: The tour takes you just under 6 km to the Norderbergalm.
Difficulty level: Medium
Lämpersberg: Scenic and varied route up the Lämpersberg.
Feldalphorn: The ski tour takes you to the Feldalphorn, the favorite mountain of many ski tourers.
Difficulty level: Difficult
Großer Beil: This tour takes you to the highest of the Wildschönau peaks.
Sonnjoch: A very varied, but also challenging tour to the so-called 4-valley summit.
Tips for safe & carefree ski touring
- Ski hire: There are several well-stocked sports stores in the Wildschönau where you can hire touring skis, poles and other equipment for your ski tours.
- Guided tours: Guided ski tours are also available for tourers who are unfamiliar with the area. The region’s guides will show you the most beautiful tours in the Wildschönau.
- Avalanche situation: To be safe on the move, you should check the avalanche situation on site before every ski tour.
- Important utensils: We recommend carrying food and safety equipment: avalanche transceiver, probe, shovel.
- Storage facilities: Take advantage of the free ski storage in our aparthotel, where you can keep your valuable equipment well protected and dry.
Varied winter activities for your vacation
In addition to ski touring, the Wildschönau has much more to offer – discover the variety of winter activities and be inspired by the possibilities during your vacation:
- Skiing and snowboarding: The Wildschönau is part of the Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau, one of the largest ski areas in Tyrol with over 109 kilometers of perfectly groomed slopes suitable for all skill levels.
- Cross-country skiing: The region also offers numerous cross-country ski trails with different levels of difficulty. The trails lead through the picturesque winter landscape of the Wildschönau and offer ideal conditions for classic cross-country skiers in particular.
- Winter hiking & snowshoeing: For those who prefer to explore the winter landscape on foot, there are a variety of winter hiking trails and snowshoe routes.
- Tobogganing: Tobogganing on one of the many toboggan runs in the Wildschönau is fun for the whole family. Some of the toboggan runs are also floodlit in the evening, so that nothing stands in the way of tobogganing fun even after sunset.
- Horse-drawn sleigh rides: A romantic way to enjoy the winter landscape is on a horse-drawn sleigh ride through the snow-covered Wildschönau. Wrapped up in warm blankets, you can experience the tranquillity and beauty of nature in a very special way.
- Visit the mountain farm museums: The Wildschönau is also known for its traditional Tyrolean mountain farms. In winter, visitors have the opportunity to visit one of the local mountain farm museums and learn more about life and work in the mountains.
- Wellness and relaxation: After an active day in the snow, you can relax in the sauna and whirlpool of our aparthotel and enjoy the view of the mountain landscape.
Discover the Wildschönau Card for your vacation, which includes numerous inclusive and bonus services and which you receive from us at the Aparthotel on the day of arrival.
