Guided winter walks

The hikes through the wintry Wildschönau with our guides offer interesting insights and all kinds of local knowledge about the region and its people. On easy to moderate tours, our experienced hiking guides accompany you through the snow-covered landscape - both on cleared paths and cross-country. In addition to the guided winter hikes, we also offer varied snowshoe hikes through the Wildschönau. If you prefer to explore the natural landscape under the clear winter sky, you can also take part in a night hike with a headlamp or torch.
Make full use your Wildschönau Card ! With it you can enjoy numerous local services at no extra cost. Our guided hikes and snowshoe rental are also included in the Wildschönau Card.

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Guided walks

Guided snowshoe hike in the Zauberwinkel or around the Markbachjoch

 

Please note: depending on the weather, the snowshoe hike takes place in the Zauberwinkel in Oberau or at the Markbachjoch in Niederau. Ask at the tourist office.

Difficulty level: easy

every Monday until March 25, 2024.

Meeting point: 10:30 a.m. at the Tourist office in Oberau for the Zauberwinkeltour.

Our hiking guide Walter leads you through snow-covered fields to Zauberwinkel. An ideal tour for trekking beginners. Duration approx. 2.5 hours.

Meeting point: 10:30 a.m. at the Markbachjoch ticket office for the Markbachjochtour.

Our hiking guide Walter leads you around the Markbachjoch Mountain. Duration approx. 2,5 hours. If you do not have a ski pass, the walking guide will buy them for you at a special rate of €17.50 per person. Cash only please.

You need: Snacks & enough to drink, snowshoes & poles (please borrow snowshoes and poles from participating partners in advance).

Please note: Limited number of shoes. 
Hire subject to availability. Free hire for one day included. Advance bookings by phone recommended. Please return directly after use. 

The hike is included in the Wildschönau Card.

Children aged 12 and over may take part in the hike.

Dogs are not allowed.

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Guided winter hike around Auffach

 

Difficulty level: easy

every Tuesday until March 26, 2024

Meeting point at 10:30 a.m. at Grutt'n Stadl, Auffach.

Our hiking guide Walter will lead you through snow-covered fields in Auffach. A beautiful tour via Aschbach and Wirtsbichl. Duration approx. 2.5 hours. Stop for refreshments in an guesthouse in Auffach.

You need: solid winter shoes.

This hike is included in the Wildschönau Card.

Dogs are not allowed.

Registrations until 16:30 the day before.

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Guided night snow shoe hike in Oberau

 

Please note: In case of bad weather conditions we offer a torchlight hike as an alternative. Please enquire at the tourist office.

Difficulty level: easy to moderately difficult

Every Tuesday until March 26, 2024.

Meeting point at 08:00 p.m. at Hotel Tirolerhof.

Hiking guide Rainer Schoner takes you on a sporty evening snowshoe hike with headlamps. A unique experience! Duration approx. 2 hours. The tour takes place alternately in Oberau or Niederau.

You need: Snowshoes & sticks (please borrow snowshoes and sticks from participating partners in advance).

Please note: Limited number of shoes. 
Hire subject to availability. Free hire for one day included. Advance bookings by phone recommended. Please return directly after use. 

The hike is included in the Wildschönau Card.

Children aged 12 and over may take part in the hike.

Dogs are not allowed.

Registrations until 16:30 the day before.

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Guided night snowshoe hike in Niederau

 

Please note: In case of bad weather conditions we offer a torchlight hike as an alternative. Please enquire at the tourist office.

Difficulty level: easy to moderately difficult

every Tuesday until March 26, 2024.

Meeting point at 08:00 p.m. at Lift car park, Niederau at 8 p.m.

Hiking guide Rainer Schoner takes you on a sporty evening snowshoe hike with headlamps. A unique experience! Duration approx. 2 hours. The tour takes place alternately in Oberau or Niederau. 

You need: Snowshoes & sticks (please borrow snowshoes and sticks from participating partners in advance).

Please note: Limited number of shoes. 
Hire subject to availability. Free hire for one day included. Advance bookings by phone recommended. Please return directly after use. 

The hike and snowshoe rental are included in the Wildschönau Card.

Children aged 12 and over may take part in the hike.

Dogs are not allowed.

Registrations until 16:30 the day before.

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Guided alpine hike to the Kragenjoch

 

Difficulty level: Medium 

Every Wednesday until March 27, 2024.

Meeting point at 09:30 directly at the bus stop Kellerwirt in Oberau.

We are slowly heading towards spring. On our mountain pasture tour on the Kragenjoch, we enjoy the view of the still wintry Wildschönau mountains. On the other hand, we will set off on the sunny side high above the valley in search of the first harbingers of spring on the mountain. It is possible to stop for refreshments after the hike.  

Duration approx. 3 hours

You need: enough to drink, solid shoes, poles, stability & good conditions are required.  

The hike is included in the Wildschönau Card.

Dogs are not allowed. 

Registrations until 16:30 the day before.

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Guided winter hike to Foisching along the Auenweg trail

 

Difficulty level: easy

every Thursday until March 28, 2024.

Meeting point at 10:30 a.m. at the Hotel Staffler (below Hotel Austria).

High above the Niederau in one of the most romantic places in the Wildschönau, we observe red deer at midday and visit "Ossi's Little Canada", where we enjoy the silence and take a break. Please take food and drink with you - we will not stop for refreshments. 

You need: enough to drink, small snack, solid winter shoes 

The hike is included in the Wildschönau Card.

Dogs are not allowed.

Registrations until 16:30 the day before.

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Guided snowshoe hike around the Schatzberg

 

Difficulty level: moderately difficult

every Friday until March 29, 2024

Meeting point at 09:30 a.m. at the Schatzbergbahn ticket office.

Our hiking guide Gerlinde lead you around the Schatzberg. Duration approx. 2 hours. If you do not have a ski pass, the walking guide will buy them for you at a special rate of €21,20 per person. Only cash payment possible.

You need: Snowshoes (please hire snowshoes from participating partners in advance).

Please note: Limited number of shoes. 
Hire subject to availability. Free hire for one day included. Advance bookings by phone recommended. Please return directly after use. 

The hike and snowshoe rental are included in the Wildschönau Card.

Children aged 12 and over may take part in the hike.

Dogs are not allowed.

Registrations until 16:30 the day before.

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Important information

Bookings required.

Hikes may vary depending on snow and weather conditions. The detailed hiking program of the week is always listed in the weekly event calendar.

All guided winter hikes are included in the Wildschönau Card.

The Wildschönau Card includes snowshoes and poles at:

    Ski & Board Margreiter, 3 stores in Niederau, Oberau, Auffach.
    Skisport Thaler in Auffach
    Sporthaus Blachfelder in Niederau

While stocks last, the equipment is included in the Wildschönau Card for one day.

No snowshoe hike without suitable walking boots, these are an absolute must. If available, bring shoe spikes.

Included in the Wildschönau Card

The Wildschönau Card offers remarkable advantages for all requirements. Many great included services such as the guided winter hikes are automatically included in the card.

NEW: Guided snow shoe tours on the Schönanger Alm

Mountain guide Rainer Schoner offers guided snow shoe tours every Saturday. A special treat is a tour on the Schönanger Alm in Auffach. Price € 45 per Person.