Winter hiking in Galtür in the Paznaun Valley

Winter Wonderland

Three winter hikers enjoy the snowy landscape in the mountains.

When winter arrives in Galtür, the Paznaun Valley shows its most idyllic side.

Then, when glistening snowflakes glide gently from the sky, cover the pistes, houses and forests and gradually transform Galtür into a real winter paradise. This beautiful backdrop is just waiting to be explored and observed at your own pace.

During your winter holiday in the Paznaun Valley at the Alpenresidenz Ballunspitze****, your 4-star family hotel in Tyrol, you can do this in a particularly comfortable way: on a winter hike or snowshoe hike through the winter landscape of Galtür – the beautiful winter hiking trails are not far from our hotel.

Winter hiking & snowshoeing in Galtür

If there is one activity in winter that is suitable for young and old alike, then it is winter hiking in Galtür. While strolling through the quiet winter tranquillity, adults can relax and leave everyday life behind, while the kids can hardly get enough of the winter wonderland.

There are plenty of winter hiking trails in Galtür – you can set off directly from our family hotel near Ischgl!

Winter mountain landscape with snow-covered peaks and a picturesque village

Two women hiking in colorful ski attire through a snowy mountain landscape.

Winter hiking & snowshoeing in Galtür at a glance:

Marvellous winter hiking trails in and around Galtür for all abilities
guided snowshoe hikes & tours
over 100 kilometres of winter hiking trails through the Tyrolean Paznaun
from 1,060 to 2,036 metres above sea level
many refreshment stops to warm up, relax & amp; fortify yourself
Panoramic views & winter idyll as far as the eye can see
Alpenresidenz Ballunspitze as an ideal starting point

Many winter hiking trails in Galtür

There are many winter hiking tours and routes for snowshoeing through Galtür in the Paznaun Valley. To be more precise, over 30 tours, up to 44 kilometres and 14 hours long with altitude differences of up to 960 metres. And then there are the many different routes that lead winter hikers and snowshoe hikers through snow-covered Galtür and to the most picturesque places in Paznaun. That adds up to quite a lot.

Winter holiday in Galtür

We have summarised our tour tips for your stay at our 4-star family hotel in Tyrol for the respective levels of difficulty (easy, medium, difficult). For further tips or tour suggestions that are a little further away from our hotel, simply ask at reception and we will be happy to help you.

Easy wind hiking

Our first winter hiking trail in Galtür is ideal for beginners and families who want to enjoy a leisurely hike through the snow-covered landscape in Paznaun. After a leisurely ride up the mountain on the Alpkogelbahn cable car, which is just a 20-minute walk from our 4-star children’s hotel in Galtür, a well-signposted winter hiking trail leads into the idyllic valley.

Along the way, charming refreshment stops such as the Faulbrunnalm mountain restaurant or the Fluchthorn Alm invite you to stop for a bite to eat, refreshments and to warm up. The route leads through the Silvapark Galtür via Oberwirl and finally back to Galtür.

Length: 3 km
Duration: 2:00 h
Difference in altitude: 0 / 331 hm

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Couple enjoying a winter walk in snow-covered mountains

Snow shoeing in Galtür

This medium-difficulty snowshoe hike through Galtür follows a similar route. The starting point is once again the Alpkogelbahn mountain station. From there, a signposted route of around two kilometres leads past snow-covered trees and the Kops reservoir.

This snowshoe hike through Galtür connects the Silvretta and Verwall mountain groups and offers a truly magnificent panorama with fantastic views of the wintry mountains all around. The final destination of this snowshoe hike is the picturesque Wirl.

Length: 3 km
Duration: 3:00 h
Difference in altitude: 12 / 338 metres

Group of people snowshoeing through untouched winter landscape

All-in-one: "White Worlds" winter hiking trail

The “White Worlds” winter hiking trail combines easy routes with moderately difficult stages and is ideal for anyone who wants to experience the alpine winter landscape in peace and quiet on a winter hike to Galtür. There are three sections to the Kopsstausee – with impressive views, beautiful natural highlights and plenty of places to stop for refreshments.

Stage 1 – for nature-loving winter hikers

From the valley station of the Medrijochbahn cable car in See, this nature-rich stage leads via the quiet hamlet of Oberhaus into the Kappl ski area. Cosy huts invite you to take a break along the way. A special highlight, especially for children, is the mountain station of the Diasbahn cable car: from here, you can either take the Snooc (sit-ski) or the gondola back down to the valley in comfort. By the way: Kappl is also a popular hotspot for sledging in Paznaun and offers a variety of options for winter fans of all ages.

See – Kappl (1st stage)
Length: 15.9 km
Duration: 6:00 h
Difference in altitude: 831 / 701 hm

Stage 2 – panoramic tour

The second stage of this winter hiking trail through Galtür combines winter hiking with a fantastic excursion destination in the Paznaun Valley! The trail starts at the Diashbahn valley station in Kappl. The trail leads through snow-covered villages, past fluffy alpacas and traditional wooden barns to the Niederle district in Kappl. From there, you continue by bus to Ischgl, where you follow the well-signposted winter hiking trail to the Silvretta thermal spa. The route then leads through Mathon to the Silvretta Wildlife Park, which offers exciting insights into the local wildlife. After a short stop at the ibex, red deer & Co, this winter hiking trail leads on towards Galtür-Dorf – the destination of this varied stage.

Tip: The medium-difficulty Dias snowshoe trail leads along a similar route through the secluded winter landscape, away from the Kappl ski area.

Kappl – Galtür (2nd stage)
Length: 18.8 km
Duration: 5:00 h
Difference in altitude: 489 / 114 hm

Stage 3 – mountain scenery with a view of the lake

The third section through Zeinis in particular is one of the most beautiful winter hiking trails in Paznaun and can be started directly from Galtür-Dorf. Along the way, several restaurants invite you to stop, feast and warm up and the beautiful landscape all around invites you to pause and admire.

One particular highlight on this trail is Lake Zeinissee, which is at its quietest and most mysterious in winter. The directly adjacent Kopsstausee finally marks the end of this idyllic winter hike through Galtür.

Galtür – Kops reservoir (3rd stage)
Length: 9 km
Duration: 3:00 h
Difference in altitude: 295 / 35 hm

Challenging winter hike in Galtür

This demanding winter hike through Galtür is ideal for experienced winter hikers who are looking for a challenge and tranquillity. Similar to the “White Worlds” route, but much more demanding, it rewards you with spectacular views of the Silvretta group and a snow-covered, almost mystical winter landscape. The route starts directly in Wirl, near the St. Antonius chapel, and leads steadily uphill along the old Zeinis road to the Zeinis and Kops reservoirs. However, there are no refreshment stops on this tour, nor is there a bus connection to take a shortcut – but there is absolute peace and quiet, unspoilt nature far away from the hustle and bustle and a panorama that you can hardly get enough of.

Tip: Guests of the Alpenresidenz Ballunspitze benefit from the direct bus connection to Wirl and can start the tour practically from the hotel doorstep.

Length: 7 km
Duration: 3:00 h
Difference in altitude: 247 / 35 hm

Couple enjoying a winter holiday in the mountains with snowy peaks in the background.

Guided hikes in a unique winter landscape

If you want to learn how to use snowshoes properly or don’t want to explore the winter paradise of Galtür on your own, you can take part in a guided winter hike or snowshoe hike. Local mountain guides and ski schools from Galtür will accompany you through the unspoilt landscape.

A wide variety of tours are on offer, for beginners and families as well as advanced skiers. A very special highlight, however, is the snowshoe hike at night, where you can get to know the mountain landscape of Galtür from a whole new perspective.

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Your home for winter hiking in Galtür

Whether it’s a leisurely winter hike through the glistening winter forests of Paznaun with the whole family, high-altitude trails with great views that will challenge you, or guided snowshoe hikes through Galtür – discover the quiet and enchanting side of winter around our hotel.

Thanks to numerous inclusive services, such as the professional childcare at our hotel in Tyrol, all-inclusive pampering board and access to the spacious wellness area, you can enjoy a completely relaxed family holiday.

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