Snowshoeing in the Montafon

Snowshoeing is a wonderful way to enjoy winter to the fullest and experience nature in all its frozen beauty. With snowshoes on your feet, you can hike through untouched snowy landscapes off the beaten track and enjoy the tranquility of winter. Snowshoeing is a sport that is suitable for most and does not require any special preparation. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced hiker, snowshoeing is a great way to actively experience winter.

Snowshoeing to the Silvrettasee

Before the hike begins, you can hire your equipment from the Vermuntbahn valley station. The bus takes you to the Silvretta Bielerhöhe. Once at the top, the gateway to an enchanting world of snow opens up. You will be fascinated by this panorama. Together with a hiking guide you will hike into the Ochsental. A small place where there is no traffic and only untouched land. The view of the Piz Buin opens up, the highest mountain in Vorarlberg.

The destination, namely the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe, is at an altitude of approx. 2,000 meters and offers a view of the frozen Silvrettasee. Once you have reached the top, you will be happy to return to the inn and enjoy a wonderful meal.

You can register for this tour here:

Schneeschuhwandern Bielerhöhe c Stefan Kothner - Montafon Tourismus GmbH Schruns
Schneeschuhwanderung Silvretta Bielerhöhe c Stefan Kothner - Montafon Tourismus GmbH_2

Snowshoeing to Fritzensee Bartholomähberg

On this snowshoe hike you will learn the stories of Bartholomäberg in the Montafon and go back in time. During the hike you will learn exciting things about the mining area in the Alps. You will also get an insight into the life of the miners as it used to be. The snowshoe hike starts at the Kirche Bartholomäberg bus stop and takes you through a magical winter landscape to the frozen Fritzensee.

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Snowshoe hike Grabs Tschagguns

Start your snowshoe hike at the Golmerbahn bus stop in Latschau, where you will be told about the old “Mülli-Ferdi” sawmill. The hike allows you to clear your head as you breathe in the cold winter air and marvel at the mesmerizing landscape in all its glory. The tour runs through Sanüel up to the Berggasthof Grabs.

Schneeschuhwanderung Silvretta Bielerhöhe c Stefan Kothner - Montafon Tourismus GmbH
Schneeschuh-Genusstour mit Picknick c Stefan Kothner - Montafon Tourismus GmbH Schruns

Other snowshoeing routes

We recommend other beautiful snowshoe hike routes:

Frühlingswiese in Damüls, Vorarlberg
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