Carolin Schratt
Fun in the snow - top 5 winter hiking trails for families
Winter
Family
09.11.2022
Making snow angels, throwing snowballs and hurtling down the slope on a sledge as a reward for the ascent - we all have images like these in our heads when we think back to the snowy winters of our childhood. Welcome to the here and now, welcome to Kleinwalsertal! These five hiking tips will delight children and snow fans who are still children!
1. tour - Winter hiking trail Gottesackerplateau Fantastic views at the Gottesacker
The view of the mighty rocky plateau of the Hoher Ifen and the snow dunes of the Gottesacker with the Allgäu mountains in the background - even little mountain hikers from the age of eight will be speechless! There is plenty of snow up here from January to April and on sunny days you are spoiled by the sun all the way. The kids can walk ahead on the easy, groomed hiking trail and still be in sight. And the children's ears perk up when the legend of the Gottesacker is retold: “The wildly rugged plateau between the Ifen and Gottesacker walls, the so-called Gottesacker, was once a beautiful, grassy alpine pasture where cattle thrived and produced a rich harvest. One day a beggar stopped there for a gift, but was turned away with scorn. Then he cursed the pasture, and lo and behold, an earthquake swallowed it up, storms and downpours swept and washed away the forest and soil, leaving only the bare rock.”
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2. tour - The Burmi winter puzzle Riddles in the snow
Discover Burmi's adventure land and solve tricky questions along the way. From the Walserhaus in Hirschegg, the route leads over the Dürenboden to Mittelberg. Pass the reservoir and return to the starting point. The Burmi riddle involves exploring the surrounding area and solving exciting riddles - you can pick it up at the tourist office in the Walserhaus in Hirschegg. If you solve all the ridddles, you can also pick up a little surprise afterwards. Click here for the tour description.
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3. tour - Kesselschwand and Mahdtalweg nature experience Enchanting winter forest
Those who love dense, shady forests near streams, even in the cold season, should not miss the charming Kesselschwand and Mahdtalweg nature experience. Past the enchanting natural bridge in Egg in Riezlern, the trail leads through the quiet forest over the Kesselschwand to the Mahdtalweg. Behind the crossroads is the Eberlehof farm, where you can see horses and a small animal stable and literally get a taste of the animal world.
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4. tour - to one of the toboggan slopes Exciting toboggan rides
What would a family vacation in winter be without tobogganing or sledging? The five toboggan runs in Mittelberg and Hirschegg are a popular winter activity for children and families! From short fun with up to 150 m of tobogganing fun to long runs of 1 km in length - you'll get your money's worth here.
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5. tour - Oberer Höhenweg Winter wonderland on the Oberer Höhenweg
An easy route, even more snow than down in the valley and an overwhelming mountain panorama - the groomed Obere Höhenweg between Hirschegg and Baad is suitable for winter fans of all ages. You can trudge through the snow with grandma by your side, have a snowball fight with your brother or a race with dad - anything is possible! The Schöntalweg in Hirschegg, for example, is an easy access point, or you can take the Heubergbahn (Hirschegg) or Zafernabahn (Mittelberg) to the top. The chairlifts on the Heuberg and Zaferna also transport baby carriages and mountain buggies up to a certain size. At Zaferna, the rustic Sonna Alp is a good place to stop for refreshments.
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