Snowshoe hike Hochpillberg - Kleiner Gamsstein
Snowshoe hiking

Easy and family-friendly tour with the best views.

The tour starts gently on the Loasweg trail and leads through snow-covered forests up to the Loassattel pass. Gentle slopes lead to the Kleine Gamsstein – a quiet summit with sweeping views.

At a Glance

Easy
551 hm
1924 m
3.5 h
4.6 km
Walking time / ascent:3.5 h

Information

Starting point:Parking lot Hochpillberg junciton Loasweg
Finishing point:Kleiner Gamsstein
Directions:Route:
  • Follow the Loasweg trail to the Alpengasthof Loas (caution – tobogganers may be present here)
  • At the bend by the inn, continue straight ahead uphill through the young forest; alternatively, you can continue along the road (slightly easier)
  • Once you reach the highest point at Loassattel, turn right and ascend southwards across the wide slope
  • Continue straight ahead through a few dips to the summit
  • Descend via the same route
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.

    Route type

    Family hike:Yes

    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:Hochpillberg

    Altitude Profile

    GPS Track

    Download

    Route by

    Google Maps

    Recommendable for Snowshoe hike Hochpillberg - Kleiner Gamsstein

    Gamssteinhaus

    Gamssteinhaus

    Parking Lot Hochpillberg

    Parking Lot Hochpillberg

    Accommodation in the region

    STAY.inn
    Comfort Art Hotel Schwaz

    • Place: Schwaz

    Read more
    STAY.inn Comfort Art Hotel Schwaz
    star
    star
    star
    star

    Superior

    Hotel Jenbacher Hof

    Hotel
    Jenbacher Hof

    • Place: Jenbach

    Read more

    Ferienwohnung
    Zuhäusel

    • Place: Kolsassberg

    Read more
    Ferienwohnung Zuhäusel
    More accommodations can be found here