The best tips for winter hiking in Söll . by Appartement Haus Bergland am Wilden Kaiser
Experience a magical winter on the idyllic winter hiking trails in Söll?
The Söll region offers an extensive network of winter hiking trails for all those who want to experience the snow-covered fairytale landscape in a relaxed way. When the snow crunches gently under your boots and the mountains of the Wilder Kaiser wrap themselves in a bright winter coat, you can feel that special peace that only a winter’s day in the Tyrolean Alps can give you. Well-prepared trails, quiet forest paths and idyllic views over snow-covered fields await you around Söll.
What makes winter hiking here so unique is the diversity of the landscape between the rolling hills of the Kitzbühel Alps and the striking rock formations of the Wilder Kaiser. On approx. 170 km of perfectly groomed and signposted winter trails, everyone will find their favorite route: whether it’s a leisurely stroll across snow-covered fields or challenging high-altitude trails with fantastic panoramic views.
We have put together a selection of the most popular winter hiking tours for you so that you can turn your most beautiful winter days of the year into pure enjoyment of nature. Each tour has its own character and gives you active moments of happiness that you will remember for a long time to come.
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The 10 most beautiful winter hiking trails in Söll am Wilden Kaiser:
1st Söller village loop (3.70 km & 01:00 h)
An easy introductory tour that takes you past old farms and snow-covered fields. Perfect for the first winter hike of the day.
Start & finish: Hiking starting point Tourismus Info, Söll
2nd energy trail winter circuit (6.30 km & 02:15 h)
Quiet forest sections, a gentle stream bed and small clearings that offer views of the surrounding slopes. A wonderful loop for those who like a leisurely pace.
Start & finish: Hiking starting point Tourismus Info, Söll
3rd Koglrunde in Hochsöll (3.20 km & 01:30 h)
Take the gondola up and walk through the snow-covered winter landscape at the top. The view of the Hohe Salve makes this tour particularly charming.
Start & finish: Hexenwasser gondola mountain station, Söll
4th Sunnseit winter circuit (5.80 km & 02:15 h)
A sunny tour that gives you sweeping views of the Sölllandl. Easy to walk and ideal for a quiet winter morning.
Start & finish: Franzlhof hiking starting point, Söll
This hiking trail is also very popular in summer. You can find detailed information about the hike here: READ MORE
5th Brandstadl summit cross winter circuit (1.30 km & 00:30 h)
Short but impressive loop with a magnificent panorama. Ideal for enjoying the view far into the Alps on clear days.
Start & finish: Brandstadlbahn mountain station
6th adventure winter hiking trail Hexenwasser (2.00 km & 00:50 h)
Small natural moments, quiet passages and a leisurely path across the snow-covered meadows around the Hexenwasser await you here.
Start & finish: Hexenwasser gondola mountain station, Söll
7th Schattseit winter circuit (12.00 km & 04:45 h)
A longer tour that starts right on the doorstep of your Bergland apartment house. Peace, nature and plenty of space to take a deep breath.
Start: Directly from our apartment house in Söll (in the direction of Ahornsee)
8th winter hiking trail Scheffau-Söll (7.10 km & 02:45 h)
This trail connects two villages in the region and leads through open fields and woodland. A leisurely classic.
Start & finish: Hiking starting point Tourismus Info, Scheffau
9th Sonnbichl winter circuit (3.00 km & 01:00 h)
A short, quiet loop through the Schnapflwald forest. Mystical, quiet and ideal for short breaks in between.
Start & finish: Hiking starting point Tourismus Info Söll
10th snow crystal lap (6.80 km & 02:30 h)
A harmonious tour at the sunny foot of the Pölven. Glistening snow and unobstructed views accompany you almost the entire time.
Start & finish: Franzlhof hiking starting point, Söll
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SkiWelt winter hiking pass
If you want to go a little higher, you can use the SkiWelt Winter Hiking Pass. This enables mountain trips to several viewpoints and opens up even more tours at altitude, without any ski equipment.
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Guided winter and snowshoe hikes around Söll
The region also offers guided winter and snowshoe hikes for all those who prefer to travel in a group. Whether a quiet torchlight hike through the village (duration 1 h), a tour to the Bergdoktorhaus (duration 3 h) or a snowshoe tour over the Bromberg (duration 5 h) – here you will find guided snowshoe hikes for every taste. Details, dates and meeting points can be found on the TVB website.
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Your winter vacation in Söll will be a wonderful mix of exercise, nature and soothing tranquillity. And when you return to your vacation apartment at Appartement Haus Bergland in the evening, the warm, cozy atmosphere of your apartment is already waiting for you to bring the winter day to a gentle close.
If you would like to delve deeper into the topic of “off-piste winter experiences”, this blog article may also be of interest: TO THE ARTICLE
We at Appartement Haus Bergland in Söll am Wilden Kaiser wish you lots of fun winter hiking and discovering the most beautiful hiking trails around Söll!
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