80 km of Winter Walking Trails around St. Anton am Arlberg

All you need to do is take the first step – and then the next – and listen to the snow crunching beneath your boots.

The imposing mountain peaks seem close enough to touch, the blanket of snow glitters in the sunlight, and a moment of peace and stillness prevails. The best way to reach the parts of the Arlberg region that are most untouched is on foot. You’ll experience a very special natural spectacle as you trek through the deep, snow-covered winter landscape of St. Anton am Arlberg, with or without snowshoes. As you follow the small paths and prepared winter hiking trails along the Rosanna, you’ll discover alders coated in ice crystals amid the freezing temperatures. This is how your winter holiday in St. Anton am Arlberg becomes unforgettable, even away from the ski slopes.

The range of activities on offer is huge! Whether you’re a family with small children or an ambitious winter hiker, there’s something suitable for everyone here. With over 80 km of winter hiking trails – signposted and marked – around St. Anton am Arlberg lead over mountainsides, through forests and past cosy alpine huts and restaurants that invite you to linger and unwind on the sun terrace over a slice of cake or a hearty snack.

While on holiday at the Arlmont Hotel in St. Anton, you can start your winter hike conveniently right from the hotel. You decide whether to take a leisurely walk along the flat paths beside the Rosanna, the river that flows through the Stanzertal, or follow the circular route via the St. Jakob district and back along the Rosanna valley trail to Hotel Arlmont.

Our insider tip: Winter Hike to Lake Verwall

Definitely worth the walk is the 10 km winter hike along the old Arlberg road to the beautiful Lake Verwall. For the perfect finish, the nearby Wagner Hütte is ideal, where you can round off your eventful winter hike with delicious specialities of authentic Tyrolean cuisine. If you like, you can shorten the route using the ski bus. Option 1: Take the ski bus to Mooserkreuz and start your winter hike from there. This shortens the route by around an hour and roughly 150 metres of ascent, and starts you off directly in the snow-covered natural landscape. If you start the hike at Hotel Arlmont, the tour runs through the village of St. Anton along the Arlberg road to Mooserkreuz on roads open to traffic. Option 2: You can shorten the return leg of the winter hike by around 1.5 hours by taking the ski bus from Wagner Hütte to the village centre. From there, you can stroll comfortably through the village centre to Hotel Arlmont in St. Anton and enjoy the village’s charm. Incidentally, the winter hike to Lake Verwall in St. Anton can also be tackled on cross-country skis. Running parallel to the winter hiking trail is the cross-country ski trail from Mooserkreuz to Lake Verwall and back via Wagner Hütte.

You’ll find even more winter hikes on the interactive map, where you can plan and download your route. Alternatively, you can obtain further information, maps and route descriptions from the St. Anton am Arlberg Tourist Board.

Equipment Hire & Guides

You can get the perfect equipment for snowshoeing at Sport Jennewein, located right next to the Arlmont Hotel in St. Anton am Arlberg. From snowshoes and poles to avalanche transceivers – for anyone wanting to venture into the backcountry – Sport Jennewein offers everything a winter sports enthusiast could wish for. Adventurous hikers also have the option of venturing out on an unforgettable winter hike amid the mountain scenery accompanied by well-trained guides from the snow sports schools in St. Anton am Arlberg. Alongside good equipment and an experienced guide, knowing the current snow conditions is especially important.

What could be more relaxing than, wrapped up in warm winter clothing, trekking through the unspoilt natural landscape of St. Anton am Arlberg and then recharging your batteries in the cosy MONT Spa wellness area at Hotel Arlmont? Give it a try and experience the diversity of nature in the Arlberg region.