Snowshoe hike from Loas to Gamsstein
Snowshoe hiking

Enjoyable snowshoe tour from Loas to Gamsstein.

The snowshoe hike leads through tranquil winter forests up to Gamsstein – a place offering panoramic views and tranquillity.

At a Glance

Average
530 hm
2130 m
4 h
6.7 km
Difficulty level:medium difficulty
Elevation loss:530 m
Walking time / ascent:2.25 h

Information

Starting point:Alpengasthof Loas
Finishing point:Gamsstein
Directions:Route:
  • From the Alpengasthof Loas car park, head west over the wide saddle
  • past the Kleiner Gamstein, steadily uphill to the Großer Gamsstein
  • Descend via the northern slope to the Schneebruggenalm
  • East, just above the Loasweg, back to Loas
Recommended equipment:
    • Snowshoe equipment (snowshoes & telescopic poles with large snow baskets)
    • Waterproof, functional winter clothing
    • Avalanche transceiver equipment
    • Map, GPS or tour app
    • Sun protection
    • Tip from the author:Snowshoe hikes in open terrain should always be undertaken by inexperienced individuals with a mountain guide or hiking guide.

    Getting there

    Getting there:
  • Public transport: Train to Schwaz station and the regional bus 8 to Pillberg Parkplatz Abzw. Loasweg
  • By car: Take the A12 Inntal motorway, exit Schwaz, road to Pillberg until parking lot junction Loasweg
    • Public transport:Train to Schwaz station - regional bus 8 to the bus stop parking lot at junction Loasweg.

    You can find the bus timetables at www.smartride.vvt.at
    Parking:

    Paid parking lot at the Loasweg junction

    Best season

    Jan:Yes
    Feb:Yes
    Dec:Yes

    City:Pill, Hochpillberg

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