Snowshoe hiking in South Tyrol
Absolute silence, no people far and wide. No cars. No noise and no hustle and bustle. Only enchanted winter landscape, snow-covered trees and tracks in the snow.
Those who venture away from the hustle and bustle of the slopes and hike through 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.
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 terrainaway 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).
Tips for choosing snowshoes
The purpose of snowshoes is to avoid sinking in deep snow. Thanks to their special design, the body weight is distributed over a larger area. With the help of the heel lift, it is easier to get over steep passages. Integrated spikes help on icy surfaces.
However, not all snowshoes are the same. The decisive factor in choosing a snowshoe is the type of tour you want to do:
- Easy, moderately steep snowshoe hikes: As there is often more snow in the flatter terrain, wider snowshoes are recommended here. This way you sink in less. Spikes and heel lift should also be available.
- Moderately difficult tours in low mountain ranges or alpine terrain: In this case, narrower/tapered snowshoes are the best choice. Make sure you have a heel lift and good crampons.
- Challenging tours in exposed, (high) alpine terrain: At higher altitudes, there is not only snow-covered but also rocky terrain. That's why you should pay particular attention to the weight of your snowshoes, so that you can carry them without any problems. A heel lift is a must, and a good tread on the bottom is highly recommended.
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In the environs of Schwemmalm ski area in Ulten, you are offered wonderful snowshoeing tours with dreamlike views.
IDM Südtirol/Frieder Blickle
Idyllic winter paradise in the Dolomites
IDM Südtirol-Alto Adige/Manuel Kottersteger
Snow-shoe hiking in the winter wonderland
TV Lana und Umgebung - F-TECH
Snowshoe hiking at Meran 2000
Tourismusverein Hafling-Vöran-Meran 2000 - Stephan Matzoll
To the top of Mt. Spieler near Hafling with snowshoes
Meran 2000 Bergbahnen AG - Manuel Ferrigato
Enjoy the dreamlike panorama with view over the Dolomites
Meran 2000 Bergbahnen AG - Manuel Ferrigato
Lüsen becomes a real paradise for snowshoe hikes and winter hikes during the cold season.
Eisacktal - Stefan Schütz
Winter offers magic snow-covered landscapes with dreamlike panoramic views.
Eisacktal - Stefan Schütz
Snowshoe-walking in South Tyrol
Vitalpina Hotels Südtirol / Südtirol Marketing
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