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Snowshoeing on the theme Trail

Traveling through the Echerntal

Glistening snow, frosty fir trees with small bonnets of snow, the quiet splashing of the frozen forest streams and the peaks of the majestic white mountain walls of Echerntal; all invite you to a very special winter hike during a holiday in the snow: Whether on Shanks’ pony or easily and conveniently with snowshoes, the "trail Echerntal" is also in winter a downright history hit. On numerous, elaborate graphic boards, inquisitive winter hikers can learn more about the history, flora and fauna of the UNESCO World Heritage region of Hallstatt Dachstein Salzkammergut. The start of the trail you can also be easily reached by car. Snowshoes and poles, for the approximately two-hour tour, can be obtained from the Janu sport shop located in the centre of Hallstatt. Experience your very special winter dream!

Snowshoeing in World Heritage

© OÖ.Tourismus/Röbl Winterurlaub in Gosau: Schneeschuhwandern im Salzkammergut

Tour of discovery through the snow

Winter hiking becomes a true nature experience in the remoteness of the snow-covered Dachstein Plateau, in the winter wonderland of the “Höhenloipe Predigstuhl” in Bad Goisern on Lake Hallstatt or in the beautiful deep snow covered landscape on the Zwieselalm in Gosau. Due to the impressive and inspiring, effect they have on all nature lovers, those who have ever strapped on the lightweight snow shoes, will never want to take them off again. Discover Snowshoeing during a winter holiday in the Dachstein Salzkammergut holiday region and let yourself be enchanted by the breathtaking natural scenery between mountains and lakes. We look forward to seeing you during a holiday in the snow - a very special kind of holiday.

Informationen at a glance

  • Please remember:
    The cross-country ski trails and ski slopes are specifically and exclusively prepared for winter sports participants. Foot prints not only damage the slopes or cross-country tracks, but can also be dangerous for the winter sports participants. If you observe this, nothing will stand in the way of your unforgettable winter holiday is in the Dachstein Salzkammergut holiday region!

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