Snowshoe hiking in the region!
Hiking experiences in winter.
Immerse yourself in the untouched winter landscape on wide soles. A snowshoe hike provides fantastic insights into nature far away from the cleared hiking trails. In winter, the Zugspitze region in the heart of Tyrol transforms into a paradise for winter sports enthusiasts and guarantees a magnificent mountain experience. Leave your tracks in the snow in the Zugspitz Arena…
A shoe rarely comes (by) itself
All beginnings are easy. This statement is actually true when it comes to hiking with snowshoes. Compared to other winter sports, getting around on wide shoes is almost child’s play. Nevertheless, there are a few things for beginners to bear in mind. Let’s start with choosing the right snowshoes. In the now large market, there is the right boot for everyone, but which one is “the right one”? Size matters. In order not to sink in in light fresh snow, a certain contact surface is necessary. Not too small, but not too big either, so that the gait does not become unnatural. It is also worth taking a look at the adjustable boot size and the maximum weight. Above all, good lateral support is just as important for comfort as it is for safety on the mountain. Lateral support is good if the hiking boot is not only held in place by straps in the heel area. If this is the case, the model should only be used on flat terrain. When it comes to fastening the straps, there are a few things to bear in mind. Quick-release fasteners save time, while ratchet bindings are even more advantageous when wearing gloves. And if things get a little steeper on the mountain, a climbing aid provides additional support.
Equipment for snowshoeing
Active functional clothing and the onion principle are the two key words for clothing when snowshoe hiking. Telescopic poles with adjustable length and large winter plates at the end are used with the shoes to prevent them from sinking in too deeply. Classic hiking or biking backpacks, to which the snowshoes can be attached during transportation, are well suited for snowshoe tours. Not forgetting emergency equipment including an avalanche transceiver, avalanche probe and avalanche shovel, which is part of the standard equipment for snowshoe hiking. With the right shoes on your feet and the right clothing on your body, you can experience the untouched nature off the beaten track in the Zugspitze region to the full.
Snowshoeing Zugspitze
The imposing mountain scenery of Zugspitze doesn’t need many words to describe it, the best way to enjoy it is on a relaxed snowshoe hike. Whether on your own or on a guided tour: snowshoeing in the Zugspitz region guarantees moments of pleasure far away from the hustle and bustle of the pistes. Immerse yourself in pure nature while snowshoeing in the Zugspitz Arena and choose your favorite from a variety of routes.
All equipment can be rented in selected sports stores in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena: Sport Schönherr, Sport-Alm, Tiroler Skischule Bichlbach.
Snowshoeing in Lermoos
The Grubigstein offers snowshoe hikers pure variety with a wide range of extended tours. A hike from Lermoos via the Wolfratshauser Hütte to the Grubigstein offers first-class views. The Ehrwalder Almbahn not only offers snowshoe rental directly at the valley station at Ski Pepi Pechtl, but is also a great starting point for magnificent winter hiking trails. On the Talblick Weg or Gaistal Weg, hikers can enjoy the pristine landscape on regularly groomed trails and indulge in the culinary highlights of mountain gastronomy in the Tirolerhaus after the fun. You can read the exact route descriptions here.
Winter fun on your doorstep
At the Hotel Post in Lermoos, you can enjoy winter nature in its most pristine form while snowshoeing. The wintry mountain world offers great views and winter fun away from the slopes for beginners and professional hikers. A leisurely hike from Lermoos via the Wachtersteig to Bieberwier and back offers wonderful views of the Moos and brings the imposing backdrop of the Wetterstein massif into focus. If you want to enjoy the wintry surroundings in company, you can do so with hotel guides Walter and Regina and explore the idyllic Iglsee lake from the Ehrwalder Alm middle station. Experience unadulterated snow fun right outside the hotel and in the entire Tiroler Zugspitz Arena region!