Snowshoeing and winter hiking in the snow-covered idyll of the Mühlviertel is a wonderful way to enjoy the winter landscape away from the pistes and cross-country ski trails. As you glide gently across snow-covered meadows, through quiet forests and over the hilly landscape, a feeling of peace and lightness sets in. The clear winter air and the crunch of the snow underfoot make you forget everyday life and invite you to enjoy nature to the full.
Winter hiking
Winter hiking in the Mühlviertel means enjoying the snow-covered landscape in a relaxed way - without snowshoes, just with sturdy winter shoes. Cleared paths lead through quiet forests, over gentle hills and to wonderful viewpoints.
This easy and relaxing way of hiking is ideal for all ages.
The fresh winter air is invigorating, the crunching snow underfoot accompanies every step and the sparkling winter landscape invites you to leave everyday life behind.
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing
Snowshoeing in the tranquil winter landscape of the Mühlviertel offers a refreshing change of pace - far away from the pistes and cross-country ski trails. This sport close to nature inspires people of all fitness levels and ages, as it is uncomplicated, individual and enables unique experiences of nature.
When the sun makes the untouched snowfield glisten, the magic of winter unfolds. A feeling of lightness and freedom that refreshes body and mind as you hike across snow-covered meadows and through tranquil forests - and simply leave everyday life behind.
Snowshoe hire
Snowshoe hire
If you would like to try snowshoeing in the Mühlviertel region but don't have your own equipment, you can easily hire snowshoes.
Numerous providers in the Mühlviertel holiday region offer a snowshoe hire service.
Important: Pre-booking is usually necessary to ensure that the equipment is available. Simply book in advance, hire and enjoy the snow-covered winter landscape!
The snowshoe tours in the high altitudes of the Bohemian Forest are a real winter highlight.
The hike to Plöckenstein (1,379 m), the highest mountain in the Mühlviertel, is particularly impressive. The snow-covered young trees and the landscape marked by the bark beetle give the tour a unique Lapland feeling.
Another unforgettable experience is the cross-border tour to the Dreisesselberg in Bavaria. Here you feel like you're in a winter fairytale forest as you hike through the snow-covered landscape.
For a more relaxed tour, the snowshoe hike in the Hochficht ski area is ideal. The gondola takes you comfortably up to the Reischlberg, from where you hike through the snow-covered winter landscape to the Schönberg summit cross and then on to the Hochficht summit .
These tours are an absolute must for snowshoe fans - so let's get going!
In hectic and stressful times, pilgrimage is becoming increasingly important. It enables an intense experience of self-reflection and spiritual deepening while embarking on a physical journey that promotes inner peace and realisation. In winter in particular, pilgrimage unfolds a unique magic: snow-covered paths, clear air and the silence of nature invite you to leave everyday life behind andarrive fully in the moment. Step by step, the wintry landscape becomes a space for contemplation and reflection.
In the winter season, there is usually enough snow for snowshoeing at high altitudes in the Mühlviertel. To be on the safe side, we recommend taking a look at our webcams.
Yes, many winter hiking trails in the Mühlviertel are also suitable for children. You can find all winter hiking trails here. Choose a route of suitable length and difficulty. Trails with the "Very easy" filter are particularly recommended.
Yes, depending on the weather conditions, grödel can be useful on the winter hiking trails in the Mühlviertel, especially on icy or steep sections. To check the current conditions, we recommend taking a look at our webcams.
Yes, the snowshoe tours in the Mühlviertel mostly lead through snow-covered landscapes and over unprepared paths. In order to enjoy the experience of nature to the full and to be safe on the trail, we therefore strongly recommend snowshoes and suitable poles(snowshoe hire). The equipment not only enables you to make comfortable progress in deep snow, but also protects you from sinking in and makes walking on uneven terrain easier.
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