Schneeschuhwandern in Lackenhof, © Gerald Demolsky

**** Dear Guests! Please note the WINTER CLOSURE of the Ybbstal Cycle Path and MTB trails from NOVEMBER 1st, 2024, to APRIL 15th, 2025! **** Additionally, starting from NOVEMBER 4th, 2024, we will be available during our winter hours as follows: MON & TUE from 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM | WED - FRI from 08:30 AM - 12:00 PM & 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM **** Our office hours in Lunz am See and Waidhofen/Ybbs will also change starting NOVEMBER 4th, 2024! **** You can find all details about the WINTER HOURS HERE! ****

Hiking on a thick layer of snow

Experience the snow-covered winter landscapes in the Ybbstal Alps far from regular slopes. Put your snowshoes on – off to adventures!

You want to escape the stress of everyday life and avoid the hustled crowds? Come to rest, enjoy nature intensively and experience the snowy winter world at your own pace? Then try snowshoe hiking in the Ybbstal Alps!

More than just a trend sport

Snowshoeing is a healthy but gentle alternative to the often fast-paced skiing and snowboarding, and a popular sport for those who want to enjoy a slower pace. No previous knowledge is necessary to hike our presented routes. Important are good hiking boots and gaiters made of water-repellent material to prevent the snow from getting into your boots and trousers.

Animal observation on silent soles 

It can happen that you discover an animal track on your tour. Please do not follow it, because our native wild animals are particularly slow in deep snow and live on a lower energy level anyways due to the lack of food. If they are forced to run off with the low energy they have, it might be their death sentence. It's a better idea to stop more often during your tour and observe the snow-covered landscape. With a bit of luck you might see deer, chamois, hare or fox in their natural environment. Please keep your dogs on a leash!

These are our most beautiful routes:

Snowshoe hiking in Lackenhof on the Ötscher
Lackenhof has a lot to offer for winter sports enthusiasts. Not only perfectly groomed cross-country skiing trails are waiting for you but also two constantly signposted tours for snowshoe hikes:

Eibenkogel tour:
Length: approx. 3 km, walking time: approx. 1h 10min
Kesselgraben snowshoe tour:
length approx. 3,5 km, walking time approx. 1h 15min

Snowshoe rental:
Ski school Ötscher Lackenhof: T +43 7480/5001, E info@lackenhof-skischule.at
Lackenhof ski school: T +43 7480/20056, E info@skiverleih-lackenhof.at

Please note the general prohibition for snowshoeing and skitouring on the Hochkar in Göstling an der Ybbs!