Winter hike Complete Route for the Tyrol’s 1. Winter Multi-day Hike

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Leutasch / Wetterstein-Gebirge and Mieminger Kette
Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 48.0 km

Discover Leutasch, a winter paradise, on this 4-day winter multi-day hike. The 1st winter multi-day hike in the heart of Tyrol. 

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 48.0 km
  • Elevation uphill:1,000 hm
  • Elevation downhill:660 hm
Highest point1,400 m

Starting point

Leutasch Wettersteinhütte

Finishing point

Leutasch information office

Features

  • Multi-day hike

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December

Trail condition

Cleared winter hiking trail.

Equipment

Wear multiple layers, warm gloves, hat, waterproof jacket and pants, as well as waterproof winter hiking boots.

For better support and comfort, poles and crampons (spikes) are helpful, especially in difficult conditions.

You can find detailed advice on the right equipment and a packing checklist here.

Source: Region Seefeld

Description

Immerse yourself in the winter idyll of Leutasch on this 4-day winter long-distance hike, the 1st winter multi-day hiking tour in the heart of Tyrol. You’ll hike from accommodation to accommodation, enjoy the comfort of luggage transport, and experience diverse stages with varying levels of difficulty.

Stage 1: From Schanz to Weidach
The first stage starts in the Leutasch district of Schanz and follows the idyllic Achweg through forests and the open Leutasch Valley to Weidach.

Stage 2: From Leutasch to Mösern
The second stage begins in Leutasch and leads via the Fludertal and Wildmoos to the Wildmoosalm and further to the Lottenseehütte. After an optional stop, the trail continues to Mösern, passing the Möserer See and the impressive Friedensglocke des Alpenraums.

Stage 3: Through the Katzenloch to Leutasch
The third stage starts in Mösern and follows scenic panoramic paths to the Ropferstub’m. After an optional break, the route continues through the Katzenloch towards Leutasch, then along the Unteren and Oberen Wiesenweg to the Weidachsee.

Stage 4: Up to the Katzenkopf
The fourth and final stage of the 1. Winterweitwanderweg Tirols leads from Leutasch up to the Katzenkopf. At the top, you’ll be rewarded with a stunning panoramic view and regional delicacies at the Katzenkopfhütte. Those seeking a little extra fun can rent a rodel (sled) at the valley station for the descent or take the Katzenkopflift for a relaxed ride back down.

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