Mittelberg in winter: skiing, cross-country trails and hiking paths

In winter, Mittelberg offers several clearly distinguishable options for planning your day: Walmendingerhorn has 15 kilometres of slopes available for beginners and advanced skiers. Anyone wishing to include a cross-country trail, toboggan runs, hiking paths or cultural sites alongside alpine skiing will also find specific options for doing so. When looking for accommodation for a skiing holiday, it is therefore worth comparing the activities you want and your preferred way of organising the day.

Key facts on the topic

• Walmendingerhorn offers 15 kilometres of slopes for beginners and advanced skiers in winter.
• The Steinbock cross-country trail is 14 kilometres long and runs from the entrance to Mittelberg via Bödmen and Baad to the Derratal valley.
• There are several toboggan runs in Mittelberg.
• From the summit of Walmendingerhorn, views extend towards the Allgäu, Hoher Ifen and Widderstein.
• The summit of Walmendingerhorn can be reached via a well-maintained hiking path; there are still 50 metres in elevation to climb to the summit.
• The Walser Cultural Trail links information boards at buildings and cultural-historical sites with an audio guide via Outdooractive.
• Other mountain cable cars and hiking destinations can be reached by Walserbus or lift.

Skiing at Walmendingerhorn and alternatives on the cross-country trail

Walmendingerhorn is the most important specific point of reference for alpine winter planning in Mittelberg. According to the available information, the 15 kilometres of slopes are intended for beginners and advanced skiers. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore first check whether the documented range of slopes suits the different ability levels in your travelling group. Travelling with a partner or children does not have to mean that everyone chooses the same runs: the stated division into beginners and advanced skiers provides an objective basis for individual daily planning.

The Steinbock cross-country trail offers a different form of winter sport. It is 14 kilometres long and runs from the entrance to Mittelberg via Bödmen to Baad and on to the Derratal valley. The exact route is more important for planning than a general description of the offering: you can see that the trail extends across several named sections. Anyone wishing to combine cross-country skiing and alpine skiing should take this different type of route into account when choosing their daily programme.

Hiking paths, toboggan runs and mountain views

Even away from the slopes, Mittelberg offers documented options for a winter day. Several toboggan runs expand the choice for travellers who do not want to ski continuously. In the Wildental valley, a circular route also leads past the Wiesalps to the historic Fluchtalp. This tour can be regarded as a separate excursion and should not be equated with the Steinbock cross-country trail or the slopes at Walmendingerhorn.

The summit of Walmendingerhorn can be reached via a well-maintained hiking path; there are still 50 metres in elevation to climb to the summit. From the summit, views extend towards the Allgäu and Hoher Ifen, as well as towards Widderstein in the direction of the Kleinwalsertal valley. For your planning, this means that alongside the alpine winter sports option, there is a clearly described mountain path and a viewpoint with several named directions of view. Accommodation in Mittelberg can therefore also be of interest for a trip where the days are planned in different ways.

Cultural trail and historic buildings

The Walser Cultural Trail adds a cultural-historical perspective to the winter activities. Information boards are located at buildings and cultural-historical sites; each site also has an audio guide via Outdooractive. This allows you to learn about the sites not only through brief information on location, but also through an additional digital audio layer.

The buildings mentioned include the parish church of St. Jodok, with an old church tower dating from the 14th century. St. Jodok was renovated and given a Baroque makeover in 1693 after an avalanche, and restored in 1963. The Lourdes Chapel is located directly behind the parish church. It was built in 1897 as a foundation established by master builder Friedrich Mathies. This information is particularly suitable for travellers who do not want to plan their stay exclusively around slopes and cross-country trails.

Mobility and choosing accommodation

The other districts of the Kleinwalsertal valley can be reached quickly from Mittelberg. Other mountain cable cars and hiking destinations can be reached conveniently by Walserbus or lift. The options listed describe different elements for planning your day, without implying any specific location or facilities of individual hotels and accommodations.

If you would like to add and compare other places, you can also include Krumbach, Hirschegg, Andelsbuch, Bregenz, Reuthe, Riefensberg, Bildstein and Eichenberg in your comparison.

FAQ

How many kilometres of slopes does Walmendingerhorn offer?

Walmendingerhorn offers 15 kilometres of slopes for beginners and advanced skiers in winter.

How long is the Steinbock cross-country trail?

The Steinbock cross-country trail is 14 kilometres long. It runs from the entrance to Mittelberg via Bödmen to Baad and on to the Derratal valley.

What alternatives to skiing are available in Mittelberg?

There are several toboggan runs in Mittelberg. In addition, a circular route in the Wildental valley leads past the Wiesalps to the historic Fluchtalp.

How can you reach the summit of Walmendingerhorn?

The summit can be reached via a well-maintained hiking path. There are still 50 metres in elevation to climb to the summit.

What views does Walmendingerhorn offer?

From the summit, views extend towards the Allgäu and Hoher Ifen. In the direction of the Kleinwalsertal valley, you can see Widderstein.

What is included in the Walser Cultural Trail?

The cultural trail leads to buildings and cultural-historical sites with information boards. An audio guide via Outdooractive is also available at each site.

How can other mountain cable cars and hiking destinations be reached?

Other mountain cable cars and hiking destinations can be reached from Mittelberg by Walserbus or lift. The other districts of the Kleinwalsertal valley can also be reached quickly from Mittelberg.

To the general travel overview: Bregenz District.