Winter magic at its best: the 9 most beautiful winter hiking trails around Seefeld

Anyone who likes to lace up their hiking boots in summer knows the magic of hiking. You move in the great outdoors, enjoy impressive views, spend time with your loved ones and as a reward you can stop for refreshments at an alpine pasture. You can have all that in winter, too – maybe even a little more beautiful, because nothing touches you more than the silence in a deep snow-covered forest, disturbed only by the crunch of your own shoes. The best thing about hiking in winter: you don't need endurance like cross-country skiing, technique like skiing, or a toboggan like ... well, tobogganing. You just need your hiking boots, warm clothes and – in the best case – a hot tea in your luggage. Which winter hiking trails should you not miss this winter? We have the best tips for you!

Cross-country skiers know the Möser Valley and its fantastic trails. If you prefer a more leisurely approach, take the winter hiking trail, one of the most beautiful around Seefeld. You start at the iconic Seekirchl and hike through the quiet, lonely forest. On the way back, you'll pass the Seefeld Sports Arena (tip: there are great views from the World Cup tower). Afterwards you can stop for a bite to eat at the popular Sportalm or at the Woods directly at the Seekirchl.

On one side the impressive north walls of the Hohe Munde, on the other the white glittering Wetterstein mountains, in the middle of it all a winter hiking trail covered in deep snow: the Gaistal is a magical place in winter. Anyone who has ever been there in summer knows what beauty lies hidden beneath the snow. But even in the cold season, it is a must-do excursion. The Gaistalalm is a warmly run hut full of tradition and invites you after a hike through the lonely valley to a hot chocolate and many other delicious dishes. The winter hiking trail W12 leads you amidst the sparkling mountain panorama to the Gaistalalm.

This hike combines deep snow-covered forests, impressive views and a really incomparably good stop. Over dreamlike paths you hike through the winter landscape, until suddenly a breathtakingly beautiful view of the Inntal opens up. You can also enjoy this view from the Ropferstub'm. On very cold days, their rustic parlor and the warm oven invite you to a warming refreshment, on mild winter days you can let the sun shine on your face on the sun terrace. The winter hiking trail W26 leads you from Mösern to the Ropferstub'm.

The Leutasch Valley is simply a place whose magic is hard to put into words. But you can feel it on the meadow path: it leads past neat, old farms, white meadows and through deeply snow-covered winter forests. Here you can really enjoy the peace and quiet of winter. There are plenty of places to stop for refreshments: the beautiful Kühtaierhof, for example, is highly recommended.

An insider tip for winter hikers: the Kaiserstand and its cozy resting bench is hidden above Reith and is a dreamlike tour. The winter forests are fabulous and you mostly trudge completely alone through the glittering landscape. With every meter you cover, the views also become even more breathtaking. Tip: After the tour you can fortify yourself again in the inns in Reith. Especially good: The Gasthof Hirschen, the Bertas im Weissen Rössl and the Hotel Reitherhof. For on the way you can take a thermos flask with hot tea to have a rest on the Bankl and make yourself comfortable in the sun.

The Triendlsäge is an old sawmill full of history and today known as a particularly good country inn. Rumor has it that it even serves the best Kaiserschmarrn in the region... From the historic center of Seefeld you can hike over the Geigenbühel with its great views and finally through a romantic winter forest to the Triendlsäge. One of the most beautiful winter hikes in Seefeld!

The Katzenloch is a real insider tip among winter hiking trails. The path leads through an enchanting winter forest, where you can find a lot of peace far away from everyday life. The stop for refreshments also makes everyone happy: in the Ropferstub'm there is really delicious Tyrolean cuisine and a rustic inn where you like to stay longer. On the way back you can also make a small detour to the Muggenmoosalm.

This beautiful winter hike is a must if you are looking for secluded winter landscapes and picturesque views. The circular hike leads eleven kilometers and without any notable climbs through the deep snow-covered forests around the Brunschkopf. On the way you visit three huts: the Wildmoosalm, Lottenseehütte and the Möserer Seestub'n. If you can't decide, it's best to stop at all of them – you can never have enough hot chocolate and apple strudel, especially on cold days! By the way: you can also start from Seefeld, so the hike will be longer by another wonderful half hour or two kilometers through the winter forest.

The circular hiking trail around the Gschwandtkopf is a real must-do in winter. Why? Because it combines all the most beautiful highlights around Seefeld. Glittering snow worlds, lonely paths, fantastic views, the Seekirchl and the snow-covered Wildsee... it really doesn't get much better than this. On the way and at the end of the tour there are many places to stop for refreshments.

Have you found your winter hiking trails? Then you're ready to go! By the way, our winter hiking trails are groomed all winter long. You can always find all the information in the snow report. You don't need snow shoes, normal hiking boots (ankle-high and preferably with a warm sole) are sufficient. If you like, you can take "Grödel" (spikes) with you on icy days (you can also find them in rental stores throughout the region), hiking poles are also always good. A few warm (change of) clothes, a first aid kit and some snacks should also definitely be in your backpack. If you're in the mood for even more winter hiking: a total of over 142 kilometers of winter hiking trails await you around Seefeld! For something truly unique, embark on Tyrol’s first winter multi-day hike, featuring four stages and varying accommodations, or try the five-day star-shaped Seefeld High Plateau Winter Multi-day Hike, where you’ll return each night to your cozy base in Seefeld.