Step by step through a winter paradise

The most beautiful snowshoe trails for families

Imagine this: Crunching through a snowy forest, snowflakes sparkling like tiny stars all around. Snowshoeing in South Tyrol is pure magic.

Picture your little ones hopping with joy into snowy meadows, creating snow angels, or spotting animal tracks. Snowshoeing in South Tyrol is a thrilling adventure for the whole family – even the youngest quickly fall in love with the snowy trails. Here are three reasons why you should plan a winter hike with your kids.

It’s an adventure! Exploring new trails and leaving the first footprints in fresh snow is exciting for kids and adults alike.
Fresh air is fantastic! While it’s tempting to stay warm indoors, stepping outside in the crisp winter air is refreshing and healthy for everyone.
Get closer to nature Who walked here before you – a fox, a hare, or maybe a deer? Discover animal tracks together and soak up the serene beauty of South Tyrol’s wintery woods.

Feeling inspired to head into the snowy wilderness? We’ve compiled the loveliest trails in Vinschgau. Pro tip: Pack warm clothes and a flask of fruity tea to keep cosy at higher altitudes!

From Schlinig to Schliniger Alm Alpine pasture
Easy | 2.5km | 154 metres ascent | 2 hours round trip
Follow a wide trail from Schlinig through snow-dusted woods to the idyllic Schliniger Alpine pasture. You’ll enjoy stunning views and a charming spot to stop for refreshments.

To the Plamort plateau near Resia/Reschen
Intermediate | 7km | 500 metres ascent | 4.5 hours round trip
Starting at the Reschen football pitch, this path winds through woods and opens onto a clearing with a picturesque village view. The trail continues to the Plamort plateau at 2,083 metres above sea level, then loops back through a narrow forest path to Rosshütte mountain hut and onto route 2a.

The Gasser family
DAS GERSTL Family Retreat

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