Adventure winter hiking trail Hexenwasser

Söll

Starting point: Hexenwasser mountain station (no. 40)
Pure walking time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Length: 2.2 km
Altitude difference: 1150 -1250 m

Directions

The 2.2 km long adventure winter hiking trail to the Stöcklalm leads you through a wintry landscape with snow-covered fields and offers breathtaking views of the Hohe Salve right from the start. Along the way, various resting places with benches invite you to relax. Here you can discover many small natural wonders, such as icicles, snow flowers and impressive plays of light. Depending on the weather, there are also artistically designed snow sculptures to admire along the way.

The hiking trail starts at the top station of the Hexenwasser gondola lift in Hochsöll. From there, turn right past the Blaues Wunder (with a self-catering room and indoor play facilities) and continue to the "bewitched winter wonderland" with a gingerbread house and natural ice rink. With a bit of luck, you might meet the winter witch at the campfire.

After crossing the slope, the trail leads towards the witches' umbrellas. At the maple tree house with the suspension bridge, the trail then climbs steeply to the right. Along the edge of the forest, you finally reach the steeper "Holzweg" downhill (only for sure-footed hikers) or stay on the flatter, more leisurely path, which leads you slightly downhill to Gasthof Stöcklalm. After a refreshment stop, take the direct route back along the piste and the witches' umbrellas until you reach the starting point in Hochsöll again. There are a total of 100 meters of altitude to overcome.

Tip:

Families can take part in the exciting "little witch rally" along the adventure winter hiking trail. Five little witches have hidden along the way and have to be found. Those who find the correct solution word will receive a reward in the Rabennest.

Mountain railroad & huts

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Söll | 30 Min. | 45 hm

Hexenwasser-Stöcklalm winter hiking trail

From the top station of the Hexenwasser gondola lift in Hochsöll, hike westwards in the direction of the Stöcklalm. The trail leads in two serpentines towards Söll, where you briefly cross the ski slope and follow the slope slightly downhill to the right until you reach the Stöcklalm. After a leisurely stop for refreshments, hike the same route back to Hochsöll...

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Brixen | 5 km (downhill)

Hochbrixen into the valley Winter hiking trail

You start your hike at the Hochbrixen mountain station. From there, turn right towards "Berggasthof Nieding" into the valley.

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Ellmau | 1.5 km | 30 Min.

Ellmi's magic world - winter hiking trail

At the Hartkaiserbahn mountain station, you set off on the circular hiking trail through the snow-covered "Ellmi's Magic World" and hike through the enchanted forest. The path leads you back to your starting point...

Hopfgarten | 1h. 15 min.

Salvenbahn to the valley Winter hiking trail

The winter hike in Hopfgarten begins with the ascent with the Salvenbahn I in Hopfgarten. Get off at the middle station and head right back down into the valley to the Salvenbahn valley station in Hopfgarten...

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Hopfgarten | 0.7 km | 30 minutes

Salvenbahn-Salvenalm winter hiking trail

The winter hike in Hopfgarten begins with the ascent with the Salvenbahn I in Hopfgarten. Get off at the middle station and make your way up to the Salvenalm. The Salvenalm (and also the Tenner Stadl) are located directly on piste 21/22 and are therefore an ideal meeting point for hikers and skiers...

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Scheffau | 30 Min. | 40 hm

Brandstadl winter hiking trail

The winter hike to the Brandstadl summit begins with the ascent on the Brandstadlbahn or Brandstadl gondola lifts. From the mountain station, turn right onto the path next to the piste to the Brandstadl cross...

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Söll | 30 Min | 20 hm

Gasthof Salvenmoos Winterwanderweg

From the top station of the Hexenwasser gondola lift in Hochsöll, you hike up on the left-hand side towards Salvenberg and soon reach the Gasthof Salvenmoos. From the alpine inn there, you can watch the skiers on the Salvenmoos descent and admire the snow-covered Hohe Salve...

Söll | 3 km (bergab)

Salvenmoos into the valley Winter hiking trail

From the top station of the Hexenwasser gondola lift in Hochsöll, you start your route towards the valley on the left-hand side...

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Söll | 1.5 Std. | 100 hm

Hochsöll - Winter hiking trail around the Salvenmooser Kogel

From the top station of the Hexenwasser gondola lift in Hochsöll, hike down to the right towards Stöcklalm. From there, take the short Mondrodelbahn or family descent and after the "AmVieh Theater" stable, turn onto the road uphill towards Hochsöll around the Salvenmooser Kogel. From Gasthof Salvenmoos, you then head back downhill to the starting point...

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Going | 4h 30 Min. | 360 hm

Hollenauer Kreuz winter hiking trail

From the center of Going, walk right past the parish church on the Söllnerweg towards the forest. You will pass several farms. At the Gabelhof farm, you walk a short distance downhill along the road until you have almost reached your destination at the Hollenauer Kreuz snack station. The Hollenauer Kreuz is located on the right-hand side with a breathtaking view of the Wilder Kaiser, which you can enjoy from a bench. The snack station is located directly on piste 100b. The perfect meeting point for hikers and skiers...

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Going or Ellmau | 2h 45 min. | 460 hm

Astberg winter hiking trail

From the Astbergbahn valley station in Going, walk along the road towards the center of Ellmau. You can also start your hike from here. In the center, head towards Ellmau parish church and turn left uphill towards Treichlhof/ Jezz Alm in the Kirchbichl district. From the Jezz Alm, a snow-covered winter path leads over to the Astbergbahn mountain station. Here you can ski back down into the valley.

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Ellmau | 4 h | 750 hm (bergab)

Hut tour Hartkaiser - winter hike

Take the Hartkaiserbahn cable car in Ellmau up to the mountain station and take a short circular route through the forest. Pass the Kaiserexpress chairlift and head downhill towards the Jägerhütte. Continue on to the Rübezahl Alm. The huts are located directly on pistes 80 and 80a and are an ideal meeting point for hikers and skiers. The winter hike also takes you past the Bergdoktor practice, known from the popular TV series. It continues into the valley towards the center of Ellmau...

Hopfgarten | 6 km | 2h

Salvenalm Winter Hiking Trail

The winter hike in Hopfgarten starts from the tourist information office in Hopfgarten to the Salvenbahn valley station. Shortly before the valley station, turn right onto Lindrainweg. Follow the path past the Sunnseit hut and at the middle station you walk a few meters up to the Salvenalm. The Salvenalm (and also the Tenner Stadl) are located directly on piste 21/22 and are therefore an ideal meeting point for hikers and skiers.

Brixen | 100 m

Giant panoramic winter hiking trail

Take the Hochbrixen cable car to the top station. From there, walk 100 meters to the Zinsbergbahn cable car and take it to the top. On the roof of the Zinsbergbahn mountain station, you can enjoy the view from the "Riesen-Panorama" viewing platform...

Söll | 1,15 Std. | 100 hm

Adventure winter hiking trail Hexenwasser

The picturesque 2.2 km long winter hiking trail to the Stöcklalm leads across snow-covered fields and offers visitors breathtaking views of the Hohe Salve at the start of the season. Along the way, resting places with benches invite you to linger. There are natural wonders large and small to discover everywhere, such as icicles, snow flowers and fascinating plays of light. Depending on the weather, you can also admire lovingly designed snow sculptures along the way. In total, there are 100 meters of altitude to overcome.