Reutte in winter: discover skiing, nature and culture at a glance

If you choose Reutte for a winter stay, the Hahnenkamm mountain world provides a specific focal point for skiing and winter activities. The cable car provides access to a skiing and hiking area; in winter, well-groomed slopes are available for skiing. At the same time, the range of activities extends from winter hikes and nature observation to historical walks, family experiences and relaxation at Alpentherme Ehrenberg.

• The Lech Cycle Path is 244.6 kilometres long and leads from Marxheim in Germany to Steeg in the Tyrolean Lech Valley.
• The Lechweg is a moderately difficult long-distance hiking trail of around 125 kilometres through five holiday regions and two countries.
• The cycling route of the Via Claudia Augusta leads through Untermarkt and Obermarkt in Reutte and then climbs along a gravel path to Ehrenberg Castle World.
• The Tyrolean Lech Nature Park encompasses the entire Reutte nature park region and combines nature conservation and recreation with research and educational programmes.
• The highline179 pedestrian suspension bridge is 406 metres long and 110 metres high.
• Alpentherme Ehrenberg offers indoor and outdoor pools with around 700 square metres of water surface and can be used year-round in any weather.

Skiing and winter trails on the Hahnenkamm

For the skiing part of your stay, the Hahnenkamm mountain world is the most important specific point of reference. The cable car there provides access to a skiing and hiking area. In winter, well-groomed slopes are available for skiing, while in summer various hikes begin at the mountain station. The hiking area includes summit tours, circular trails around alpine pastures, a barefoot hiking trail, a family trail and a barrier-free wheelchair tour.

There is also a winter trail option away from the slopes, leading to a historic destination: a moderately difficult winter hike to Ehrenberg castle ruins passes through quiet sections of forest and over snowy paths. Today, the “Following the Knight’s Trail” interactive exhibition is housed at Ehrenberger Klause. The Ehrenberg Liner covers the difference in altitude of around 110 metres between the visitor centre and the stop at Hornwerk in approximately 2.5 minutes. From there, a flat, paved path leads to the exhibition in Hornwerk and to the entrance of the highline179 suspension bridge.

Routes for cycling, hiking and active days

The Lechweg opens up a longer hiking perspective: it is designed as a moderately difficult long-distance hiking trail of around 125 kilometres and runs through five holiday regions as well as through Austria and Germany. Along the trail in the Reutte nature park region are Lake Rieden, the Costaries Chapel and the Lech floodplains near Pflach with their birdwatching tower. Those who prefer to travel by bicycle can ride the Lech Cycle Path in individual stages, both downstream and upstream. The Via Claudia Augusta complements this selection with a cycling route through Reutte’s Untermarkt and Obermarkt to Ehrenberg Castle World.

The historic route through Reutte is also independently laid out: the walk can be undertaken from Via Claudia Augusta Square or from Reutte railway station building. A brochure about it is available at the tourist offices of the Reutte nature park region. When planning a day with different interests, the combination of nature and designed landscapes is also appealing: a visit to the Tyrolean Alpine Garden can be combined with the barrier-free Hahnenkamm cable car, a circular trail around the mountain lake and the two-kilometre hiking trail to Lechaschauer Alm.

Lech, lakes and nature observation

The Tyrolean Lech Nature Park extends across the entire Reutte nature park region. Its mission combines nature conservation and recreation with research and educational programmes. The near-natural course of the Tyrolean Lech creates gravel banks and broad riparian forests. A 18-metre-high birdwatching tower stands in the Lech floodplains near Pflach. From there, breeding birds can be observed, including rare marsh and water birds.

Lake Rieden is a clear, turquoise-coloured and limestone-rich body of water. It is fed by springs in the lake and provides a habitat for Bilek’s bluet. Plansee complements the aquatic landscape with opportunities for sailing, surfing, diving, fishing and swimming. The Tyrolean Alpine Garden presents alpine plants on wheelchair-accessible wooden walkways. There is also a guidance system for blind people and a barrier-free web app with plant information in German and English.

Culture, family experiences and regional impressions

Reutte can also be explored through its architectural history and culture of remembrance. The Zeillerhaus at Zeillerplatz 2 and 3 has the finest Baroque façade decoration in Reutte; older frescoes were uncovered along its courtyard-facing longitudinal side. The adjoining residential tower is considered quite certainly the oldest building in Reutte. The Museum im Grünen Haus is located in the centre of Reutte. It was probably built in the 16th century by a wealthy citizen of Reutte as a residence, and the paintings inside also date from this period. The façade was designed in 1779 by the Reutte painter Johann Jakob Zeiller.

The historic centre of the market town of Reutte, with its artistically designed façades of imposing town houses, can be explored individually on a historic walk with an accompanying booklet. Families can explore the market and answer twelve questions on a city rally. The “Reutte under the Stars” planet trail follows a circular route through Reutte and begins at the Museum im Grünen Haus.

A seasonal insight into regional processing is provided by the show dairy at Musteralpe on Plansee in Breitenwang in Reutte District. On Thursdays from May to September, it demonstrates through a large glass window how milk is turned into butter and cheese. Travellers arriving by train can reach Reutte in Tirol main station from various directions via the Austrian Federal Railways, Deutsche Bahn and Swiss Federal Railways.

For regional orientation, you can also compare Untergiblen, Pflach, Hinterhornbach, Ehenbichl, Mitteregg, Hinterbichl, Stockach/Bach, Boden, Weißenbach Am Lech, Lähn, Berwang, Biberwier, Bichlbach, Lermoos, Elbigenalp, Holzgau, Nesselwängle, Reutte, Stanzach, Tannheim, Vils, Jungholz, Schattwald, Zöblen, Grän, Häselgehr, Wängle, Pinswang, Lechaschau, Bach, Steeg, Gramais, Breitenwang, Elmen, Haldensee, Ehrwald, Heiterwang, Plansee and Höfen.

FAQ

What specific skiing option is available in Reutte?

The Hahnenkamm mountain world provides access to a skiing and hiking area via its cable car. In winter, well-groomed slopes are available there for skiing. In summer, various hikes begin at the mountain station.

What activities are possible at Plansee?

Plansee is Tyrol’s second-largest lake, six kilometres long and 76.5 metres deep at its deepest point. It belongs to water quality class I. Sailing, surfing, diving, fishing and swimming are possible at the lake.

Which barrier-free services are specifically documented?

The Tyrolean Alpine Garden has wheelchair-accessible wooden walkways, a guidance system for blind people and a barrier-free web app with plant information in German and English. The Hahnenkamm cable car is barrier-free.

What does Alpentherme Ehrenberg offer?

The Alpentherme has indoor and outdoor pools with a water surface of around 700 square metres. The sauna and wellness area includes five different saunas and a steam bath; the spa can be used year-round in any weather.

How can Reutte be reached by train?

Reutte in Tirol main station is served from various directions by ÖBB, DB and SBB.

For the overarching travel overview: Tyrol.