Four winter hikers walk a winter trail at the Kitzsteinhorn surrounded by beautiful winter scenery | © Kitzsteinhorn ©Kitzsteinhorn
WINTER HIKING

Winter Hiking Trails at Kitzsteinhorn in Zell am See-Kaprun

Experience Kitzsteinhorn Without Skis

Kitzsteinhorn's winter wonderland shows its magic off the slopes, too. Follow marked winter hiking trails through quiet, high-alpine landscapes to viewpoints that will leave you in awe and photo spots you won't forget.
AT A GLANCE
  • Three marked winter hiking trails
  • Spectacular viewpoints and unique photo spots
  • Guided snowshoe hikes
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Four winter hikers walk a winter trail at the Kitzsteinhorn, beautiful scenery, with the station building of the 3K-Konnection in the background | © Kitzsteinhorn ©Kitzsteinhorn
Four winter hikers stand at a viewpoint at the Kitzsteinhorn, two looking at bronze marmots, the others looking through a telescope at the winter scenery | © Kitzsteinhorn ©Kitzsteinhorn
A woman and a man in winter hiking gear stand at the viewpoint with a bronze eagle at the Kitzsteinhorn looking at the snowy Hohe Tauern National Park | © Kitzsteinhorn ©Kitzsteinhorn
Winter landscape at the Kitzsteinhorn, a woman and a man with snowshoes walk a winter trail, in the background other people at a viewpoint enjoy the snowy scenery | © Kitzsteinhorn ©Kitzsteinhorn

Winter Hiking Trails

Langwied Trail

The Relaxed One

Start: 1,976 m above sea level
→ 300 m   ↑ gentle uphill

From the 3K K-onnection top station, the trail leads to an idyllic viewpoint. The view stretches from the peaks of the Steinernes Meer (Stone Sea) across to the Schwalbenwand and down to Kaprun and Lake Zell.

Bronze marmot sculptures make a great photo spot. Looking through the Viscope, you can see the names of the surrounding mountains. In the quiet area around the viewpoint, it's all about arriving, taking a deep breath, and simply unwinding.

Recommended gear ▸ winter clothing, sturdy footwear

Two winter hikers stand at a viewpoint at the Kitzsteinhorn taking photos with bronze marmots, winter scenery | © Kitzsteinhorn ©Kitzsteinhorn
ICE CAMP Trail

The Extraordinary One

Start: 2,450 m above sea level
→ 400 m   ↑ 73 m

This secured trail starts at the Alpincenter and leads to a sunny plateau at 2,600 meters to the ICE CAMP presented by Audi, one of the most extraordinary works of art in the Alps (free admission).

On the roughly 30-minute walk through quiet, untouched winter scenery, breathtaking views open up again and again.

The ICE CAMP Trail is accessible from around mid-January to early April.
Recommended gear ▸ winter clothing, sturdy footwear, hiking poles

Tip ▸ Guided Snowshoe Hike

Four winter hikers walk a winter trail at the Kitzsteinhorn, beautiful scenery, Ice Camp igloos and the Kitzsteinhorn in the background | © Kitzsteinhorn ©Kitzsteinhorn
Eagle Trail

The Majestic One

Start: 2,925 m above sea level
→ 300 m   ↑ 25 m

From the Gletscherjet 4 top station, the trail climbs to a spot you won't forget.

High above Hohe Tauern National Park, the largest protected area in the Alps, you'll find an especially striking photo motif: a life-size bronze golden eagle. If you're lucky, the real thing will be circling overhead – on sunny days with strong thermals, your chances are especially good.

Behind it, the terrain drops away steeply. The view stretches across three Austrian states and to the peaks of Austria's highest mountains, including Grossglockner and Grossvenediger. Turn around, and the glacier ski resort lies at your feet.

Recommended gear ▸ winter clothing, sturdy footwear, hiking poles

A woman and a man in winter hiking gear stand at the viewpoint with a bronze eagle at the Kitzsteinhorn looking at the snowy Hohe Tauern National Park | © Kitzsteinhorn ©Kitzsteinhorn
Four winter hikers walk a winter trail at the Kitzsteinhorn, beautiful scenery, Ice Camp igloos and the Kitzsteinhorn in the background | © Kitzsteinhorn
SNOWSHOE HIKE
Every Wednesday from mid-January to early April
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Where to Eat and Drink

As awarding-winning establishment of the "Via Culinaria - Genussweg für Hüttenhocker“ in Salzburger Land, the Gipfel Restaurant puts great emphasis on top quality | © Kitzsteinhorn
Gipfel Restaurant

3,029 m ▸ Salzburg's highest-situated restaurant, with views of the Hohe Tauern's sea of summits

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ICE CAMP Snack Bar, Kitzsteinhorn | © Kitzsteinhorn
ICE CAMP Snack Bar

2,600 m ▸ Chill-out area at the ICE CAMP presented by Audi sun deck

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Restaurant Gletschermühle (c) Kitzsteinhorn
Gletschermühle Restaurant

2,450 m ▸ Alpine Cuisine with a View ▸ newly built and reopened in winter 2025

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Alpincenter Kitzsteinhorn in the snow with mountain panorama and skiers
Alpincenter Restaurant

2,450 m ▸ Breakfast, a free-flow buffet with a wide selection, and an in-house glacier bakery

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Skyline Bar, Alpincenter, Kitzsteinhorn | © Kitzsteinhorn
Skyline Bar

2,450 m ▸ Modern Alpine day bar at the Alpincenter for breakfast, snacks, and drinks

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