„Fun in the snow guaranteed“ is the motto of the snowshoe hiking weeks in the Karwendel Silver Region, which brings together nature holidaymakers as a powdery highlight in January, who want to discover winter together on silent soles..
Sparkling, knee-deep snowfields beneath the breathtaking Tyrolean mountains, a dazzling sun, and a flawless blue sky: this combination is what makes snowshoeing in the Karwendel Silver Region, one of Tyrol's first snowshoeing regions, so special. The snowshoeing weeks, organized by January 10th to 31st, 2026 The program makes it easy for beginners to get started with this type of ski touring, because first and foremost there's an alpine safety course offered by the Schwaz Mountain Rescue Service, ensuring everyone knows how to behave correctly in open terrain. By the way: Anyone participating in the snowshoe hiking weeks for the first time will receive complete equipment worth €430 free of charge when booking six nights or more.
With a guide towards the sun
All hikes during the snowshoe hiking weeks are accompanied by a guide who provides technical tips and tricks to make progress through knee-deep snow easier. This ensures you're well-prepared as you set off across the sunny plateaus of Weerberg, Kolsassberg, and Pillberg, heading towards the sun. All around you is a hush; nature is shrouded in a blanket of mist, and only the soft crunching of your boots breaks the silence. With every step, you become one with nature, feeling the crisp mountain air and the warming sun on your face. And at the end of the snowshoe hikes, a reward awaits – in the form of hot punch and mulled wine, or perhaps some alpacas eager to be petted. As a complement to the hiking, snowshoe yoga is offered on Thursday along the "Path of the Senses," as the winter tranquility of nature is ideal for harmonizing body and mind. The subsequent evening hike concludes with a cozy evening in a mountain hut, complete with live music.
Further information is available at www.silberregion-karwendel.com.