A special winter experience
Snowshoeing is an pure nature experience, and it's easy. Leave your tracks in deep, dusty powder, trudge through the winter forest, learn about the survival strategies of animals and experience a different dimension of time.
Guided snow shoe hike
EVERY THURSDAY
29th December 2022 to 2nd March 2023 - Piesendorf
Experience the magic of winter on a guided snowshoe hike! Leave the hustle and bustle of everyday life behind you as you stomp through the snowy winter landscape and enjoy the silence of nature.
| Meeting point | 10 am ticket office Erlebnisberg Naglköpfl |
| Duration | approx. 4 to 5 hours |
| Charge | each person € 15.00 |
| with Fun+ Card | free of charge |
| Bring with you | Winter-proof shoes with nonskid soles, winter clothing, ski poles, food & drinks |
| Registration | until 5 pm the day before at the tourist office Niedernsill by phone +43 6548 8232 |
| Note! | Snowshoes and ski pole can be rented from the tourist office. If necessary, please let us know when you register. |
Winter in the National Park
In winter - the predominant season in the high altitudes of the Hohe Tauern National Park - the landscape shows a completely different side. The apparent tranquillity is deceptive.
On a guided snowshoe hike through the National Park landscape, the winter sun makes the short winter days seem a little longer thanks to the glistening, bright light reflected off the snow.
Monday
WINTER DREAM TANNWALD
26th December 2022 to 3rd April 2023 - Uttendorf
Mountain forests provide habitats for wildlife and plants, and recreational areas for people. They are an important climatic factor and play a crucial role in protecting against avalanches and debris flows. Discover the forest habitat with the National Park ranger.
Note: Snowshoes and ski poles can be rented from the NP Administration. If necessary, please let them know when you register.
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Meeting point |
10 am parking lot Moosen children ski lift |
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Duration |
approx. 4.5 hours (level of difficulty - easy) |
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Charge |
each person € 20.00 | children & youths (10-16 years) in accompanied by parents free of charge| excl. feeder service |
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Free of charge with the guest card and Nationalpark WinterCard (excl. feeder service) |
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Equipment |
Sturdy ankle-high shoes, warm socks, ski poles, warm clothes, sun protection, backpack with warm drinks and snacks. |
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Registration |
until noon the day before the excursion by phone +43 6562 4084 933 (Mon-Fri from 8 am till noon) or email np.bildung@salzburg.gv.at |
IN THE WINTER REALM OF WATERFALLS
26th December 2022 to 3rd April 2023 - Krimml
The Krimml waterfalls are an impressive natural spectacle not only in summer. Due to their shady location, only a few rays of sunlight reach the waterfalls, creating beautiful ice formations at the right temperatures.
Note: Snowshoes and ski poles can be rented from the NP Administration. If necessary, please let them know when you register.
| Meeting point | 11 am tourist office Krimml |
| Duration | approx. 4 hours (level of difficulty - easy) |
| Charge | each person € 20.00 | children and youths (10-16 years) in accompanied by parents free of charge | excl. feeder service |
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Free of charge with the guest card and Nationalpark WinterCard (excl. feeder service) |
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| Equipment | Sturdy ankle-high shoes, warm socks, ski poles, warm clothes, sun protaction, backpack with warm drinks and snacks. |
| Registration | until noon at the day before the excursion by phone +43 6562 4084 933 (Mon-Fri from 8 am till noon) or email np.bildung@salzburg.gv.at |
Tuesday
WINTER EXPERIENCE HOLLERSBACH VALLEY
27th December 2022 to 4th April 2023 - Hollersbach
The Hollersbach valley is particularly enchanting in the winter months. Snow-covered alpine meadows, hoarfrost-covered forests and glistening streams decorated with ice make this a particularly rewarding excursion. Animal tracks tell of the winter life of the local fauna.
Note: Snowshoes and ski poles can be rented from the NP Administration. If necessary, please let them know when you register.
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Meeting point |
12.30 pm parking lot entrance Hollersbach valley |
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Duration |
approx. 3.5 hours (level of difficulty - medium) |
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Charge |
each person € 13.00 | children & youths (10-16 years) in accompanied by parents free of charge | excl. feeder service |
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Free of charge with the guest card and Nationalpark WinterCard (excl. feeder service) |
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Equipment |
Sturdy ankle-high shoes, warm socks, ski poles, warm clothes, sun protection, backpack with warm drinks and snacks. |
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Registration |
until noon the day before the excursion by phone +43 6562 4084 933 (Mon-Fri from 8 am till noon) or email np.bildung@salzburg.gv.at |
Wednesday
MAGICAL WINTER EXPERIENCE
28th December 2022 to 5th April 2023 - Rauris
Snowshoeing is the perfect way to explore the snow-covered landscape of the back Rauris valley - the so-called Hüttwinkltal. This moderately difficult tour offers stunning views of the Sonnblick and Ritterkopf peaks. The snow-covered winter landscape is full of animal tracks, telling of the winter life of the local fauna.
Note: Snowshoes and ski poles can be rented from the NP Administration. If necessary, please let them know when you register.
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Meeting point |
10.10 am parking lot Bodenhaus (accessible by valleybus) |
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Duration |
approx. 4.5 hours (level of difficulty - medium) |
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Charge |
each person € 20.00 | children & youths (10-16 years) in accompanied by their parents are free of charge | excl. feeder service |
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Free of charge with the guest card and Nationalpark WinterCard (excl. feeder service) |
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Equipment |
Sturdy ankle-high shoes, warm socks, ski poles, warm clothes, sun protection, backpack with warm drinks and snacks. |
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Registration |
until noon the day before the excursion by phone +43 6562 4084 933 (Mon-Fri from 8 am till noon) or email np.bildung@salzburg.gv.at |
Thursday
PRIMEVAL SULZBACH VALLEYS
29th December 2022 to 6th April 2023 - Neukirchen am Großvenediger
The winter transforms the Ober- and Untersulzbach valley at the foot of the Grossvenediger into a fairytale landscape of snow-covered forests and frozen streams. On this snowshoe hike you will learn interesting facts about the Sulzbach valleys.
Note: Snowshoes and ski poles can be rented from the NP Administration. If necessary, please let them know when you register.
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Meeting point |
10 am Gasthof Schütthof (entrance Untersulzbach Valley in Neukirchen) |
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Duration |
approx. 5 hours (level of difficulty - medium) |
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Charge |
each person € 20.00 | children & youths (10-16 years) in accompanied by parents free of charge | excl. feeder service |
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Free of charge with the guest card and Nationalpark WinterCard (excl. feeder service) |
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Equipment |
Sturdy ankle-high shoes, warm socks, ski poles, warm clothes, sun protection, backpack with warm drinks and snacks. |
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Registration |
until noon the day before the excursion by phone +43 6562 4084 933 (Mon-Fri from 8 am till noon) or email np.bildung@salzburg.gv.at |
Friday
WINTER PRIMEVAL FOREST
30th December 2022 to 7th April 2023 - Rauris
Participants are taken by shuttle bus to the starting point at the Lenzanger car park, from where a wonderful snowshoe hike into the Rauris primeval forest awaits. The hike through the snow-covered old pine and spruce stands will bring the magic of winter to life. The way back is on a toboggan.
Note: Snowshoes and ski poles can be rented from the NP Administration. If necessary, please let them know when you register.
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Meeting point |
10.10 am parking lot Bodenhaus (accessible by valley bus) |
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Duration |
approx. 5 hours (level of difficulty - demanding) |
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Charge |
each person € 20.00* | children & youths (10-16 years) in accompanied by their parents are free of charge (*excl. rental fee for toboggan and transport costs) |
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Free of charge with the guest card and Nationalpark WinterCard (excl. rental fee for toboggan and transport costs) |
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Equipment |
Sturdy ankle-high shoes, warm socks, ski poles, warm clothes, sun protection, backpack with warm drinks and snacks. |
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Registration |
until noon the day before the excursion by phone +43 6562 4084 933 (Mon-Fri from 8 am till noon) or email np.bildung@salzburg.gv.at |