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. 3,6 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
Snowshoeing at Hochkar
Away from the slopes, you can enjoy snowshoeing from Parking Lot P4. The route initially follows the cross-country trail and then continues through open terrain to the mountain lake, provided there is sufficient snow.
Snowshoe Route at Hochkar:
Length: Approx. 2.4 km, walking time approx. 45 minutes
Snowshoe rental:
JoSchi ski rental Hochkar: T +43 7484 721334, E verleih@jo-schi.at
Discover other off-piste activities at Hochkar, such as the ski touring ascent track and the cross-country trail. Learn more in the section on the right.
Please note the general prohibition on ski touring and walking on the prepared slopes of the ski area.
