Winter Walking

Winter walking in East Tirol

The highest peaks in Tirol, the largest national park in the Alps, above-average hours of sunshine - if that's not a good basis for an unforgettable winter hiking trip? One village in the south of East Tirol stands out in particular.

We recommend it because:

  • There are over 40 groomed trails for Winter Walks.
  • The mountain panorama of the Lienzer Dolomiten, the Carnic Alps and the Hohe Tauern soothes the soul.
  • Kartitsch in Osttirol has been Austria’s first certified winter hiking village since 2018.

Top Winter Walks in Osttirol

The winter walking routes in Osttirol wind their way through snow-covered forests, where the only sound is the crunch of your own footsteps. Sometimes the Finishing Point is a summit cross; at other times, a Mountain hut invites you to stop for a bite to eat. And along the way, you’ll come across works of art by local artists.

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Winter hiking days in Kartitsch

The four-day winter hiking days take place in Kartitsch every year in January. Accompanied by hiking guides, you not only get to enjoy the fantastic views and many fascinating moments, but also hear interesting stories about the country and its people.

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Seen from the north, East Tirol is somewhat more remote. This makes some of its valleys an insider tip for winter hikers who prefer quiet areas. Between the Grossglockner in the Hohe Tauern National Park, the jagged Lienz Dolomites and the Carnic Alps, there are many magical winter hiking routes hidden away. Since 2018, East Tirol has been home to the first winter hiking village in Austria. The idyllic mountaineering village of Kartitsch in the Gailtal valley has truly earned this title. The cultural landscape of the highest valley in East Tirol with its original mountain farms forms a magical backdrop for a hike on one of the ten excellent, fully cleared winter hiking trails in the vicinity of the village. The certified winter hiking businesses in Kartitsch offer a very special service. Guests are provided with rucksacks, hiking poles and warming seat pads. In addition, hosts not only provide tips for your winter holiday, but also hand out snack vouchers for rustic restaurants along the winter hiking trails.

Without any stress: a village for winter hikers

Do you always have to head into the winter mountains with sporting aspirations? Our author spent a weekend with friends in Kartitsch - Austria's first winter hiking village. And felt as if he had seen snow for the first time in his life.
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Mountain railways in this region

These cable cars take visitors up the mountain in winter. Whether for skiing, snowboarding, tobogganing, Winter Walking or a Culinary Experience to a Mountain Hut.

  • Lienz ski resort

    Opening status:closed
    Kilometres of slopes:37.0 kmAltitude:680 - 2,280 m
    • Easy slopes: 10.0 km
    • Intermediate slopes: 22.0 km
    • Expert Slopes: 5.0 km
    Go to ski resort: Lienz ski resort

  • St. Jakob ski resort

    Opening status:closed
    Kilometres of slopes:17.0 kmAltitude:1,400 - 2,525 m
    • Easy slopes: 4.7 km
    • Intermediate slopes: 11.1 km
    • Expert Slopes: 1.2 km
    • Ski routes: 1.1 km
    Go to ski resort: St. Jakob ski resort

Restaurant recommendations for Osttirol

Travelling sustainably

  • The main railway station for East Tyrol is Lienz, which is easily accessible via the well-connected railway network from Austria, Germany and Italy.
  • With the East Tyrol Guest Card, all public transport in the region can be used free of charge.
  • Regional buses connect all important towns and excursion destinations in East Tyrol, including the hiking areas and national parks.
Further information on mobility in East Tyrol

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