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MAGICAL WINTER EXPERIENCE

1st January to 26th March 2025 - 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. 

Two women snowshoe hiking over a wooden bridge in snowy Raurisertal. | © NPHT, Floria Bachmeier - Raurisertal

Meeting point

10.10 am parking lot Bodenhaus (subject to a fee)

Duration

approx. 4.5 hours (hiking time 2.5 hours | level of difficulty - medium)

Charge

each person € 22.00 | children & youths (10-16 years) in accompanied by their parents are free of charge | excl. feeder service

 

Free of charge with the guest card and Nationalpark WinterCard (excl. feeder service)

Equipment

Sturdy ankle-high shoes, warm socks, ski poles, warm clothes, sun protection, backpack with warm drinks and snacks

Registration

until 12 noon the day before the excursion online or by email np.bildung@salzburg.gv.at

GUIDED SNOWSHOE HIKE

15th January to 9th April 2025 - Kitzsteinhorn Kaprun

After an introduction to snowshoe hiking, you follow the winter hiking trail from the Alpincenter to the ICE CAMP Sun Deck presented by Audi - an artfully crafted world of ice and snow at an altitude of 2,600 metres.

Guided snowshoe hike on the Kitzsteinhorn | © Zell am See-Kaprun Tourismus

Meeting point

10.30 am in front of the InfoService at the Alpincenter

Duration

approx. 1.5 hours (sightseeing of the ICE CAMP included) 

Charge

each person € 45.00 for guiding & equipment (lift ticket not included)

Equipment

sturdy ankle-high shoes, warm socks, ski poles, warm clothes, sun protection.

Registration

until 4 pm the day before at SKI DOME Oberschneider by phone +43 6547 8232 or email office@ski-kaprun.com | Registration Link

WINTER EXPERIENCE HOLLERSBACH VALLEY

1st January to 26th March 2025 - 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.  

Winter experience in the Hollersbach Valley | © Foto Rieder

Meeting point

11 am parking lot entrance Hollersbach valley

Duration

approx. 4 hours (hiking time 2 hours | level of difficulty - medium)

Charge

each person € 22.00 | children & youths (10-16 years) in accompanied by parents free of charge | excl. feeder service

 

Free of charge with the guest card and Nationalpark WinterCard (excl. feeder service)

Equipment

Sturdy ankle-high shoes, warm socks, ski poles, warm clothes, sun protection, backpack with warm drinks and snacks | Snowshoes and poles can be rented on-site if needed. 

Registration

not necessary!

WILDLIFE WATCHING at the feeding in the Habachtal valley

3rd January to 28th February 2025 - Bramberg am Wildkogel

During the cold and snowy winter months, red deer and roe deer have a hard time finding enough food. On this excursion you will find out that feeding is not just feeding and that active wildlife management has many unexpected facets. This is and exciting experience for the whole family, as you get to see mighty stags and young calves up close, but still in the wild. 

The deer at the wildlife feed in winter | © NPHT, Foto Rieder

Meeting point

until 31st January 2025 at 12 noon
from 3rd February 2025 at 1 pm
parking lot Habachtal (fee required)

Duration

approx. 4 hours

Charge

adults € 22.00 | children (6-14 years) € 13.00

Equipment

sturdy winter shoes & warm clothing

Registration

until 9 am on the day of the tour in the NP Administration online or by email np.bildung@salzburg.gv.at 

SNOWSHOE HIKE with 360° panoramic views

1st January to 12th March 2025 - Schmittenhöhe Zell am See

Embark on an exciting snowshoe hike from the summit of Schmittenhöhe along the high-altitude promenade to Sonnkogel. The well-maintained winter hiking trail offers breathtaking panoramic views of the snow-covered mountain landscape and lake Zell. The hike's destination is Schrambachkopf, home to the artwork "Opfertisch or a Halleluja". Afterwards, there's a group descent to the Sonnkogelbahn. 

All that's left to say is: get into your sturdy warm winter shoes and warm winter clothing. Bring a warming drink with you and off you go! Snowshoes and sticks can be hired on-site for a small fee.

Guided snowshoe hikes on the Schmittenhöhe | © Schmittenhöhebahn AG

Meeting point

9 am valley station Schmittenhöhebahn - InfoCenter

Duration

approx. 3 hours

Charge

with a valid cable car ticket is free

Participants

limited number

Registration

only online, until 12 pm the day before