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Sankt Anton am Alberg- more than 6 stunning hiking trails in the picturesque town of Tirol

April 7, 2025 By Gabi Zec 5 Comments

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Sankt Anton is a popular Tirolean destination, known as the Austrian cradle of skiing. When the snow melts away and flowers unveil, Sankt Anton offers the treasure of beautiful hiking trails. Though you can visit them also in winter, the late spring is much more enjoyable. The views of the marvelous Wolfgangsee near Salzburg in May depict the beauty of the spring hikes.

Being at the margin of Tirol and Vorarlberg states, Sankt Anton is a perfect base to explore the surroundings. One of these places is the picturesque Lรผnersee near Bludenz, which has a cable car only in summer.

With several charming lakes, St. Anton bursts with wonderful possibilities to enjoy the mountain vibes.

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Alpine Roses Trail- to discover the botanical charm in St. Anton

From May to July, the Alpenrosenweg unveils the incredible allure in the symphony of flowers and mountain scenery. The alpine roses that fill the meadows will awaken your creative spirit towards the spring photo ideas.

Starting the trail at the top of the Rendlbahn cable car admire the views of Lechtal Alps and the Stanzertal Valley. The cable car functions only on Wednesdays and Thursdays during the summer season. Arriving to the trail means reaching to Moostal Valley intertwining with the forest paths and Moosbach river.

To avoid disappointment, this is a moderately difficult trail that takes about 7 hours to complete, or approximately 18 km. Once at the Rendlalm at the 1791m, stop the mountain hut and enjoy the cheese dumplings.

Alpenrosenweg, St. Anton- a charming hike in the late spring- Credit: Snoop.net

Sennโ€™s Wonder Walk & the large edelweiss

This is an easy trail just slightly above Sankt Anton where the giant edelweiss will enchant you. More than 100,000 edelweiss create a beautiful flower carpet starting in July. To be even more relaxing, you can admire its beauty at the lovely wooden chairs in the middle.

Located close to the Senn Hut, you can also take advantage of the herbal guided tours here. Inside the Senn Hutt donโ€™t miss the opportunity to try the local syrups and smoothies- on request.

Popular for the whole family, you can try the hanging bridge, enjoy the pyramid rock decorations and the serene atmosphere.

Built by the Senn family, this is a fantastic place to learn about the wild flowers and animals. Around the trail uncover the adventure in the Water Path, the nature playground, the tree house and the magic forest.

Sennโ€™s Wonder Walk, a short route above St.Anton

Verwall & its charming lake

In the enchanting Verwall rules the unspoiled peace of the mountain atmosphere. With the gorgeous emerald colours of the Verwall lake, the best time to visit is in the summer season. During the winter months, the snow is quite deep and lake is sometimes frozen. Seeing the fantastic sculptures along the trail is thus almost impossible to truly feel the fairy vibes.

Passing by Rosanna River while entering the lake, the best view stretches from the hanging bridge. Relaxing in the Wagner Hutt is the perfect reward after this wonderful hike.

Learning the local legends on the way brings so much for every age. Some of these include โ€žThe Treasure of Arlenโ€œ, โ€žThe Witch of Stiegeneggโ€œ or โ€žThe Ghost of the Husbandโ€œ.

The alluring and serene atmosphere of the Verwall lake near St. Anton
Chilling by the amazing colours of the Verwallsee, St. Anton
The winter idyll of the Verwallsee

How to come

To reach Verwallsee take the bus n.6 from the Mooserkreuz station, which is 25 minutes walking above St. Anton. It costs 4โ‚ฌ, but during the summer season you can enjoy the free ride.

Coming by foot or by bike will take you on the flat journey within 1h. On the way to the Verwallsee you will pass by the bike area EldoRADo and the Tree Top Ropes Course.

Hiking from Pettneu to Almfrieden Hut & Nessleralm

Within 6 km from St. Anton lies the picturesque village of Pettneu and the neighbouring Schnan. Reaching the Almfrieden Hut is an easy hike from Pettneu, which you can prolong towards the Nessleralm. ย 

Reaching the Nessleralm from Pettneu is possible in five different ways. Whether itโ€™s Kalvarienberg, Franz-Kurz Weg for alpinists, Stรถcklweg, Hundskopf for botanic pleasure or Lavenarweg you will admire the panoramic views.

The forest path leading to Almfrieden Hutt is quite cozy in the shade, perfect for summer wanderings.

From Almfrieden Hutt towards Nessleralm is about 30 minutes walking, in overall from Pettneu to Nessleralm itโ€™s about 1,5h hike.

Already when you start your trail above Pettneu, the scenic beauty of the mountains will allure you in all directions.

The stunning views of Pettneu when starting the hike
Close to the mountains, Pettneu near St. Anton

Rosanna river trail & Historical trail & Schnan

Rosanna river trail is a picturesque path, particularly in winter that you can cross all the way to Sankt Anton. With the charming mountain views you can enjoy the tranquil atmosphere.

Partially it meets the Historical trail that you can learn about along the educational stations. Speaking about the Swabian children who worked on farms in Swabia, it spreads the message of faith and history.

Though the lovely Schnan Gorge is closed in winter, itโ€™s a charming symphony of natural wonders.

In Schnan you can enjoy the challenging hike to the nearby Mittagspitze which takes 18 km to complete.

The snow idyll of the Rosanna River in Schnan near St. Anton
Rosanna River trail in Schnan in the snowy atmosphere

From Galzig to Mainsee and back to Sennhutte

Starting at the Galzig cable car head over to the adjacent village of St. Christoph. The impressive views will follow you on this well-signed path.

On this easy trail, youโ€™ll continue to Mainsee, just before St. Christoph. After the fantastic hike, youโ€™ll enjoy to retreat and picnic by the lake surrounded by the charming scenery.

The lovely Mainsee in St. Christoph, Tirol- Credit: Snoop.net

The stunning peaks of St. Anton

St. Anton is bursting with hiking trails of all difficulty levels, with more than 300 km to choose from.

If you want to catch up a fantastic view in a cozy way, a short hike to Stockibach Waterfall is an amazing idea. Belonging to the Alpenrosenweg you can reach in 30-40 minutes from the center, ascending above the train station. After the bridge the steep staircase will lead you to the viewing platform.

From Rendl, Kappal, Galzig and the highest Valluga (2811m), you can start your hike with a cable car or walking. Thanks to the Summer Card, take the advantage of the one guided hike.

Reaching the Kappal Summit unveils another epic discovery, taking 14 km in overall or about 4h.

Valluga

Valluga Summit offers stunning views at the border between Tirol and Voralberg region in Austria. Start your journey at the Galzig cable car where youโ€™ll change to the next one towards Valluga. Be ready, thereโ€™s one more cable car to the highest point. Hereโ€™s the viewing platform showing the fascinating mountain panorama. In the winter the platform is closed to explore around, but the hiking trail in summer are pretty challenging.

Visiting the Leutkircher Hรผtte (2251m) on the way down will allure you with its scenic landscape. Admiring the vanilla scent and blooms of the kohlrรถschen orchids (in July and August) will take you the mountain paradise.

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Valluga, the highest peak in St. Anton that divides Tirol and Vorarlberg
Amazing mountain scenery at Valluga viewpoint

Galzig hike

At the Galzig viewpoint admire the best view of St.Anton, though yet in the distance. From here you can continue your path on the courage trail through the smooth alpine meadows. Stopping at the reservoir in the middle of the hike will give you the moments to cherish the idyllic scenery. The courage trail is perfect for all ages, covering only 5 km.

Galzig mountain & the stunning view of St. Anton

Where to stay in St. Anton

As you might guess, St. Anton has plenty of hotels on its streets and villages around. Being so touristic and focused on skiing, seems that every house is a hotel. For every taste, youโ€™ll find small and boutique hotels to large mansions.

Where would you rather stay? Also, to note thereโ€™s a free ski bus n.8 from Flirsch to St. Anton only during the winter months. During the summer, the bus to Verwallsee n.6 is free. Thereโ€™s even a Skiing museum in St. Anton.

Here are some options for your accommodation:

Hotel Sailerโ€“ budget option with spacious rooms

Hotel Kertressโ€“ quiet location with the ski views

M3Hotelโ€“ elegant hotel in the center o St Anton

Heart Hotel Grischunaโ€“ special for its infinity pool

Vaya St. Antonโ€“ tranquil atmosphere close to the center but a bit above with cozy design;

Final thoughts

More popular for skiing than hiking, St. Anton will not disappoint your visit. With trails for every kind of difficulty, youโ€™ll absorb the allure of this Tirolean town.

Verwallsee enjoys a special charm and popularity where the tranquil atmosphere prevails.

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  1. Fadima Mooneira says

    April 7, 2025 at 3:39 pm

    Wow!!! What a winter wonderland. I wish to have a ski trip someday. I miss the snow. Wonderful pictures btw.

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  2. Ginger says

    April 7, 2025 at 4:17 pm

    Iโ€™m not really a fan of snow and cold, but hiking around Sankt Anton in spring sounds lovely. Adding this place to my bucket list. Thanks for sharing!

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  3. Lauren Maker says

    April 7, 2025 at 4:26 pm

    Wow, what a truly special place to explore!

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  4. Rose Jones says

    April 7, 2025 at 5:09 pm

    Absolutely beautiful and I love learning about new places!

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