Snow-shoe hiking in Saalbach Hinterglemm

Exciting snowshoeing in Saalbach

Walking quietly through the Home of Lässig

The seemingly limitless winter wonderland surrounding the Thurnerhof is home to numerous varied and wonderful activities on and off the slopes. Winter hikers love the large network of trails with 140 kilometres of hikes on the mountains and in the valley. Snowshoeing in Saalbach Hinterglemm allows you to experience the region in a completely new way. Equipped with snowshoes, even more remote places in the Home of Lässig can be conquered and explored.

Through frosty nature together


In addition to the classic winter hiking routes, there is so much more you can explore with the right equipment, i.e. snowshoes and sticks. It is easy to learn how to use them, and the local snow sports schools offer lessons if you are interested. Furthermore, on request, guided snowshoeing in Saalbach Hinterglemm can also be booked with certified mountain guides from the tourist association and other winter sports providers. Groups get to explore some of the most beautiful panoramas in the vast Home of Lässig. We will be happy to arrange appropriate tour offers for you at reception.

Saalbach’s loveliest snowshoe hikes


Many hikes start conveniently close to the Thurnerhof, or even lead right past it. Snowshoeing in Saalbach and Hinterglemm grants you new insights into the astonishingly beautiful scenery, and these tours really are an essential part of any winter holiday full of stunning views:

Reiterkogel


Head the family-friendly Mount Kodok during this tour across the Reiterkogel. Parts of the tour take you through the forests and across alpine meadows, with a short steep section leading to the Rosswaldhütte. The hike also crosses the ski slope for about ten minutes.

Start: Reiterkogel intermediary station
End: Reiterkogel intermediary station
Difficulty: Easy
Distance: 3.7 km, approx. 2 hours of round tour hiking 

Lengau – Hinterglemm


The forest and open terrain near the cross-country skiing run lead to the Lindlingalm where you can stop by for a refreshment before hiking back. The route length and hiking time are to be understood as average numbers, as the duration of the hike depends on the snow and weather conditions and on weather all parts of the route are accessible. 

Start: Lengau
End: Hinterglemm
Difficulty: Medium
Distance: 2.8 km, approx. 3 hours of round tour hiking

Lindlingalm


Here, too, the trail leads along the cross-country skiing run, but actually circles the Lindlingalm with several tracks. Your snowshoe hike  offers you free choice of path due to numerous alternatives through the forest and across the alpine meadows. 

Start: Horse-drawn sleigh stand at Lindlingalm
End: Horse-drawn sleigh stand at Lindlingalm
Difficulty: Medium
Distance: 4.5 km, approx. 2 hours of round tour hiking

Stemmerkogel


Large parts of this snowshoe are in descent (a total of 713 metres of altitude difference) – to the Marxtenscharte, after the short ascent on the Stemmerkogel to the Samersattel, and down via the Stiegerabfahrt ski route. Snowshoe experience really is essential here.  

Start: Westgipfel mountain station
Destination: Westgipfel mountain station
Difficulty: Medium
Distance: 5.4 km, approx. 3 hours of round tour hiking

These and other tours around the Thurnerhof ensure lots of winter fun! We are happy to advise you on-site, provide you with maps, and find local expert guides – all that is needed now is your non-binding enquiry!