Strap on your snowshoes and explore the tundra-like setting in Alpbach: This ramble of intermediate difficulty weaves through a gorgeous winter wonderland, complete with meadows dotted by small growth trees and shrubs. Enjoy the solitude at Hösljoch Chapel, which is situated at an elevation of 1,613 meters above sea level and take in unobstructed views of Wildschönau, Inntal Valley and the Kitzbühel Alps.
Snowshoe
Starting point
Alpbach, Car Park above Oberthaler Hof Farm
Hike to
Hösljoch Chapel
Finishing point
Alpbach, Car Park above Oberthaler Hof Farm
Mountain chain
Kitzbühel Alps
Length
4.5 km
Total hiking time
2 h 30 min
Features
- Circular hike
Difficulty rating
medium
Altitude
1,610m 1,230m
Elevation uphill 380m
Vertical metres downhill 380m
Parking
Car Park above Oberthaler Hof Farm in Alpbach
Trail description
This loop route begins and ends at the car park above Oberthaler Hof Farm in Alpbach. (Strongly recommended: Take a taxi to get there as the road is not easily accessible). From there, follow Marienweg Trail (A21) as it climbs to Hösljoch Chapel.
The loop will bring you back to the car park along Höslalm and Thaleralm Alpine Pasture Huts.
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