Winter Hiking & Tobogganing in Tirol

Pasture Paradise Gaistal Valley in Winter

The Pasture Paradise Gaistal Valley in Leutasch transforms into a peaceful winter wonderland. Snow-covered landscapes, well-maintained and signposted winter hiking trails, and the opportunity for tobogganing make this valley a special place for those seeking tranquillity in winter. Away from the hustle and bustle, the Gaistal invites you to enjoy relaxed winter hiking, accompanied by impressive mountain scenery and serene silence. Numerous rustic huts and alpine pastures along the way offer cosy rest stops with regional delicacies. Those looking for nature and relaxation in Tirol will find just what they need in the Gaistal.

Two hikers walking on a snowy trail surrounded by tall evergreen trees.

Winter hikes in Gaistal Valley

Two sledders giving a high five while sitting on sleds in a snowy landscape.

Sledding in the Gaistal Valley

Two women clinking drinks at a table outdoors with food and mountain scenery.

Huts and mountain pastures in the Gaistal Valley

Blauer Hintergrund mit weißem Buchstaben 'P' in der Mitte.

Gaistal Valley - parking, public transport & starting points

Ein Paar steht auf einer Wiese und schaut auf die Berge, der Mann hält ein Handy.

Gaistal Valley in summer

Long-distance hiking in the snow: Welcome to the White Carpet!

When your shoes crunch softly over the snow with every step, your breath hangs in the air glistening white, the trees bend gently under the weight of the snow and you can literally smell the invigorating stop at the alpine pasture – then you will experience a very special winter magic. All this and more is available during the winter long-distance hiking in the snow: in four days the long-distance hiking trails lead you through the snow-covered landscape. You'll find out what you need for this and what you'll experience along the way when you read on.

Gaistalfolder

Von Leutasch aus in das Almenparadies Gaistal

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Winter landscape with a winding river, snow-covered trees, and mountains in the background.

Aerial view of a snow-covered landscape with a winding river and dense forests.

Two hikers walking in snow with mountains and wooden cabins in the background.

A mountain house in a snowy landscape with pine trees and mountains in the background.

Two women walking in the snow with sleds, surrounded by a snowy mountain landscape.

Snow-covered mountain landscape with a lodge and pine trees under a partly cloudy sky.

Two sledders on a snowy slope with mountains and cabins in the background.

Snowy mountain landscape with forest and a shining sun in the background.

Alpine cabin in a snowy landscape with mountains and evergreen trees.

Two hikers walking through a snowy forest with mountains in the background.

Two sledders high-five while sitting in the snow on their sleds, with mountains and wooden houses in the background.

Snow-covered landscape with mountains and pine trees under a clear blue sky.

A snow-covered wooden lodge with mountains in the background under a clear blue sky.

Winter landscape showing a stream in snow, surrounded by evergreen trees and distant mountains.

Two hikers walking on a snow-covered path with mountains in the background.