Snowshoe hiking in South Tyrol

Snowshoeing in South Tyrol combines exercise, the enjoyment of nature and breathtaking views of the mountains. Nestled between the Dolomites and Mt. Ortler, the alpine winter landscape offers a wide variety of snowshoe tours and excellent facilities, including snowshoe hire and experienced guides. With minimal effort, exhilarating winter experiences await active nature lovers here.

Apartments in ski areas in South Tyrol

Those who venture away from the hustle and bustle of the slopes and hike through peaceful forests and across snow-covered alpine pastures will discover South Tyrol's winter wonderland of South Tyrol in a completely new way. As the large surface area of snowshoes prevents you from sinking into deep snow, the untouched snow-covered areas are particularly appealing. However, when snow conditions are good, snowshoeing on groomed winter hiking trails is also a pleasure.

5 tips for snowshoe hikers

**Snowshoe hiking in Lüsen**
Winter offers magic snow-covered landscapes with dreamlike panoramic views.
Eisacktal - Stefan Schütz

Beginners are best advised to try snowshoeing in South Tyrol with an experienced guide first: guided snowshoe hikes on fixed dates are offered by various local tourist associations, and individual snowshoe tours can be booked through mountain guides.
Many ski rental shops rent snowshoes, and some accommodation providers in South Tyrol also offer snowshoe hire to their guests.
If you decide to buy snowshoes, it is best to seek expert advice from a sports shop. The choice of snowshoe model depends primarily on the terrain, while the size is determined by your total weight (body weight plus equipment).
Other equipment (boots, clothing, poles, rucksack, etc.) is also important for both enjoyment and safety when snowshoeing.
Winter sports offer idyllic nature experiences and effective whole-body training, but there are important points to consider. As with ski touring, snowshoe hiking in open alpine terrain away from groomed and secured hiking trails requires careful tour planning, taking into account the avalanche situation, and emergency equipment is also a must. You can find more recommendations for safe snowshoeing and for other alpine sports on the website of the Club Arc Alpin (CAA).

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Hotel Saltauserhof

Welcome to the Saltauserhof in the heart of South Tyrol – near Meran. The perfect symbiosis of Alpine tradition and Mediterranean luxury.

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Hotel Leitner

Jewel in the heart of the Eisacktal – the perfect starting point for adventures in the Gitschberg Jochtal, Drei Zinnen, Kronplatz and Plose areas.

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Naturhotel Waldheim

Hikes and wellness in Altrei! 7 nights at the price of 6. Relaxation and tranquillity you expect from your holiday.

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Hotel Waldhof

In a quiet location in Rabland, where Meran and environs and the Vinschgau valley meet and nature offers numerous possibilities.

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Beautiful snowshoe tours in South Tyrol

South Tyrol offers a wide variety of routes for snowshoe hikers – from gentle walks for beginners to high-altitude alpine tours, from snowshoe hikes in the Dolomites with views of the Three Peaks to alpine pasture tours in the Eisacktal Valley. Here is a small selection:

**Snowshoe hiking in Sulden**
At the glacier ski resort Sulden, snowshoe hikers will feel like in paradise too.
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Dolomites
From Karersee (Lake Crezza) to the Mitterleger (Welschnofen | Eggental)
Through the Tschamintal Valley (Seiser Alm | Tiers am Rosengarten)
From the Plätzwiese to the Mt. Strudelkopf (Hochpustertal | Prags)
Eisacktal
From the Villanderer Alm (Villanders Alpine Pasture) to the Rittner Horn (Villanders)
Kronplatz
From the head of the valley to the Kalksteinjöchl (St. Magdalena | Gsies)
Meran & environs
From the Gampen Pass to the Laugenalm (Proveis)
Tauferer Ahrntal
To the Bizathütte hut (Steinhaus)
Vinschgau
From Sulden to the Kälberalm (Sulden)