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With 5 km and a very flat trail profile, it is not overtly challenging, yet still rewards you with a feeling of accomplishment.

You’ll experience Paznaun in its most pristine form.

At a length of 5 km with over 130 m difference of altitude you can go to your limits.

The short Tschaffein trail with only 3,3 km length is perfect for your first tries on the trail and is not too demanding with an altitude difference of 50 metres.

Galtür’s motto is “Experience alpine wintersports!” The Galtür Wirl Trail, at 6,5 km and minor elevation requires only medium stamina and coordination and is also suited for intermediate skiers.

With the Alpkogelbahn cable car you can reach the mountain base easily – then you arrive at the Silvapark cross-country skiing track after only 5 minutes walk. The track has approximately 1,0 km in length and is perfectly suited for training runs.

The breath-taking scenery and the mountains covered in deep snow in this unspoilt lateral valley are what make this route so special.

This cross-country route is challenging, yet the dreamy panoramic mountain views will help you forget almost all of those efforts, since on the sun-blessed Bielerhöhe, with the impressive Silvretta reservoir, enjoyment comes easy.

At the border between Tyrol and Vorarlberg, a magnificent view of giant peaks of the Silvretta massif awaits you.

In the beginning, the route runs slightly downhill and then slightly uphill, but afterwards it is always nice and flat along the dam of the Silvretta reservoir.

After about 1 km, you'll pass the Silvrettahaus and finally end up at the Piz Buin inn.

After about 1 km, you'll pass the Silvrettahaus and finally end up at the Piz Buin inn.

After about 1 km, you'll pass the Silvrettahaus and finally end up at the Piz Buin inn.

This winter hiking trail leads through snowy forest, across romantic clearings, past a wildlife feeding station to the shooting club. Here the peacefulness can be optimally enjoyed while relaxing at ease. About 500 metres after the shooting club, switch to the other side of the road. Then keep left and after some 100 metres take the route in direction of Platti. On the sealed road, continue via Untermühl back to Kappl village centre. All in all, a leisurely circuit which is not too demanding.

but in turn provides breath-taking views of lower Paznaun valley. It starts off at Kappl village square. Below the church, hike in direction of Hotel Dorfstadl to the Diasbahn turn-off. A meadow path leads to the left down to the Diasbahn lower terminus. Here you cross the road across Kohlplatz bridge, from where the forest path to Rotweg chapel begins. Somewhat steep to begin with, the hike leads through snowy winter scenery until getting to the small chapel, from where you have nice views of the village and various hamlets. When a thick blanket of snow has fallen onto the roof of Rotweg chapel and the sun makes the snow sparkle, that's when winter is showing its best side.

Enjoy the peacefulness of nature on a walk along the winter hiking trail from Kappl to See. The trail starts at Kappl church and initially leads along the municipal road through the hamlets of Schmiedsegg, Untermühl and Platti. Continue heading out of the valley, repeatedly alternating between forest roads and sealed sections after the Holdernach turn-off. Pass the districts of Holdernach, Sesselebene and Schnatzerau, until finally getting to the finish at the See cable car. The route is very varied and you'll get to see the individual – in part very original - hamlets along the way. If you want to hike just one section, you can get back from See to Kappl easily.

Hover up to 1,830 meters on the Diasbahn lift, where the trail starts. Through the tunnel (above the upper terminus) you’ll get to the Sunny Mountain Restaurant. From here, a path to the left (above the Sunny Mountain Restaurants) leads all the way to where the children’s practice area is. Here, follow the groomed path below the new pump station along the dam of the “new reservoir” until after about a ½-hour walk you’ll get to the and of the path (way back along the same route). All in all, a peaceful and leisurely tour for those who like to take things a little slower. Those who like can put in a short walk along the border of the lake of the upper reservoir first. This short detour from the hike proper is well worth the effort, as benches provide a chance to put in a well-deserved break.

The first section leads downhill along the piste, before getting onto the toboggan run. Through the snow-covered forest you'll get to the lower terminus of the Gongall twin-seater chairlift after a while. From here, take the forest path towards Oberhaus and hike along the municipal road through the hamlets of Stadlen, Hof, Obermühl, Grubegg and Larchi all the way down to the village. Of course, this route can also be hiked in the opposite direction.

The level trail from Paznaun secondary school to Nederle is ideal for a leisurely walk through the Kappl winter scenery. From the secondary school in the hamlet of Lochau, keep heading into the valley along Trisanna stream until passing the Kappl cable cars. Then walk through the districts of Höferau, Sinsner Au to finally reach the hamlet of Nederle after Hotel Höllroah. Getting back to Kappl village is easy by bus. Those who want can also hike back the same way.

Here you have unmatched views of Jamtal glacier already at the start of the entrance to the valley. After some 1.5 km you'll get to the end of this winter hiking trail and the way back also leads along the same route. Please note that the Menta Alm is closed in the winter.

The route proceeds upwards, in lots of switchbacks, but is never too steep - you cover some 500 meters to reach your destination. A fantastic viewing point beneath Friedrichshafener Hut (closed in the winter), with views to the impressive mountains in the Silvretta and Samnaun groups. Return via the same route.

Linger for a while in one of the loungers to take in a view which will take your breath away. Follow the signposted trail into the valley. The hike passes the Faulbrunnalm and Fluchthornalm mountain restaurants. Enjoy the wonderful sunshine on the terraces at the mountain restaurants and indulge in some delicious Tyrolean food. After a lovely hike through the SILVAPARK ski area you reach the hamlet of Oberwirl. From here you still have the opportunity to take the winter hiking trail which proceeds to Galtür. 

Note: Walks on the hiking trail are carried out at your risk. Skiers/snowboarders use the entire area, so watch out for them, particularly when crossing the pistes.

The enjoyment comes easy on the sun-kissed Bielerhöhe pass (2,040 m) with its awesome Silvretta reservoir! The tour starts in the Galtür district of Wirl, directly by the lower terminus of the Birkhahnbahn. A steady climb for some 9 km to the Bielerhöhe pass, where the impressive Silvretta reservoir is located. Away from the hustle and bustle, relaxing here comes easy. The way back is along the same route. No short-cut by bus is possible.

From there, take the footway to the "Rifugio" holiday homes and then a short bit along the A-road, before continuing left back onto the steamrolled winter hiking trail. Above the road, hike through the woodland until walking down to the wildlife park along Valzurbach stream. After a short climb, continue along level terrain through the forest until getting to the romantically located forest chapel, and then the hamlet of Tschaffein, before arriving back in Galtür again. The entire circuit of a total of 9 km (from and back to Galtür) does require some fitness - but any effort is soon forgotten when taking in the views of the mighty Ballunspitze (2,671 m) rising up from Galtür. Those who think this is too far can shorten the circuit by hiking only to the wildlife park and taking a bus back to Galtür from there.