Hiking in winter nature

EXPERIENCING

DISCOVER THE BEAUTY OF SILENCE

A winter landscape deep in snow, glistening powder snow and a fascinating view high above the sea of clouds, all reminiscent of a picturesque fi lm set, await you during winter hikes in the Montafon mountains.

Everything is a little quieter in the snow, as if muffl ed, but at the same time your mind is quite clear. With each step in the crunching snow, everyday life fades into the distance and you adopt a slower pace in harmony with nature. Beyond the hustle and bustle of the pistes, the Montafon off ers the perfect combination of adventure, nature and tranquillity. Take leisurely walks in the village, past deeply snow-covered alpine meadow landscapes or high up in alpine locations. Along 290 kilometres of perfectly groomed and partly illuminated winter hiking trails around the Rätikon, Silvretta and Verwall, you’ll experience the winter beauty of the Montafon in a very special way.

In addition to the above, we tell you below what the benefi ts are of a winter hike in the Montafon and where to fi nd particularly enticing tours.

More information on the winter hiking trail network at tours.montafon.at

A VIEW FROM THE

MONTAFON’S SUNNY BALCONY

Longing for the sun? Then you should make your way to Bartholomäberg. On the high plateau, you’ll always be able to enjoy the most hours of sunshine in the Montafon thanks to the ideal, south-facing slope. When the fog gathers in the valleys, there are numerous benches to rest on along the winter hiking trails on the Montafon’s sunny balcony, where you can tank up on vitamin D and enjoy the fantastic panoramic view. The tour from Bartholomäberg to the sun-drenched Rellseck, from where you can enjoy fantastic views of the valley and the striking peaks of the Rätikon, is particularly scenic.

HIKING ON

CULTURAL TRAILS

In Bartholomäberg, you’ll hike not only towards the sun, but also along the historical traces of the 4,000-year-old settlement history of the Montafon, which has its origins here. Especially on the tour from Innerberg via the picturesque Fritzensee Lake to Bartholomäberg, you’ll immerse yourself further into the snowy winter landscape with every step and learn interesting facts about the Montafon cultural landscape. Insights into the mysterious world of legends, an important cultural asset of the Montafon, can be gained on a winter hike to the legendary Wildried or on the guided fullmoon legend hike on the Kristberg pleasure mountain. Led by storyteller Hertha Glück, the tour becomes a fabulous winter hiking experience.

PLEASURE

FOR ALL THE SENSES

Above the municipality of Silbertal, the Kristberg pleasure mountain displays its pleasurable side all year round and in every way. In winter, romantic snow-covered forests and wide alpine meadow landscapes come together in a breathtaking view of the surrounding peaks and into the valley. Away from the hustle and bustle, you can hike here on an extensive and well-prepared network of winter hiking trails that promises tours with great views. Special panoramic views await you on the extensive Kristberg loop. A stop in one of the welcoming mountain restaurants on the Kristberg makes every winter hike an enjoyable experience.