--- title: Snow shoe hiking in Faistenau - Fuschlsee region url: "https://fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/202718/snow-shoe-hiking-in-faistenau.html" description: "Walking or hiking with snowshoes has an ancient tradition, as even hunters and trappers built leather-covered wooden hoops to move well in the snow. Snowshoe hiking is the ideal way for every nature enthusiast to immerse themselves in the wintry fairy-tale landscape that the Salzkammergut offers and to participate as a silent observer in the spectacle of nature.Walking with snowshoes is healthy for the whole body (90 % of the musculature is engaged) and is also a lot of fun. The technique is easy to learn, and after just a few steps, you find your rhythm in walking and the winter nature experience begins.Equipment rental at the Shoe and Sports Store Auer:0043 (0) 6228 2333, www.sportauer.comGuided snowshoe hikes, Mr. Christian Fuchsberger:0043 (0) 660 3474250, www.bergundfitness.at" date: 2012-06-11 modified: 2026-09-24 --- # Snow shoe hiking in Faistenau - Fuschlsee region Snow shoe hiking in Faistenau =============================== Faistenau, Salzburg, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/202256/C84044EB7F56858E9CA07681D63F6A6DFBD97269CB8005E784FBACB54D10D5D6/gruppe-von-schneeschuhwanderern.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/202257/71570AEB37DF1AEC7F13895E0D9759991EF6655329296962BCB0D8527C04F52B/schneeschuhwandern-durch-die-winterlandschaft.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/202258/63091AAEE9338B6510D08E2A01EE4154DCA5866BC07B51823EB69F2C79457E8C/kurze-rast-beim-schneeschuhwandern.jpg) View copyright © fuschlseeregion Close copyright [ ![Silhouette of six skiers holding their ski poles up high. In the background, a tree stands against a dramatic sky.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/202256/C84044EB7F56858E9CA07681D63F6A6DFBD97269CB8005E784FBACB54D10D5D6/gruppe-von-schneeschuhwanderern.jpg "© fuschlseeregion") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/202256/C84044EB7F56858E9CA07681D63F6A6DFBD97269CB8005E784FBACB54D10D5D6/gruppe-von-schneeschuhwanderern.jpg) View copyright © fuschlseeregion Close copyright [ ![Three people are hiking on a snowy slope. In the background, mountains and a clear sky can be seen.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/202257/71570AEB37DF1AEC7F13895E0D9759991EF6655329296962BCB0D8527C04F52B/schneeschuhwandern-durch-die-winterlandschaft.jpg "© fuschlseeregion") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/202257/71570AEB37DF1AEC7F13895E0D9759991EF6655329296962BCB0D8527C04F52B/schneeschuhwandern-durch-die-winterlandschaft.jpg) View copyright © fuschlseeregion Close copyright [ ![Three people are standing in the snow in front of a tree. The surroundings are wintry and there is a lot of fresh snow.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/202258/63091AAEE9338B6510D08E2A01EE4154DCA5866BC07B51823EB69F2C79457E8C/kurze-rast-beim-schneeschuhwandern.jpg "© fuschlseeregion") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/202258/63091AAEE9338B6510D08E2A01EE4154DCA5866BC07B51823EB69F2C79457E8C/kurze-rast-beim-schneeschuhwandern.jpg) View copyright © fuschlseeregion Close copyright [ ![Six people are skiing in the snow, silhouetted against a bright sky. A tree stands in the background as the sun rises.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/202259/A7C4922CA0E665BFCC4F4535755CB1518A289471F4AE537AFAFB61CF8B75798C/aufstieg-auf-einen-gipfel.jpg "© fuschlseeregion") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/202259/A7C4922CA0E665BFCC4F4535755CB1518A289471F4AE537AFAFB61CF8B75798C/aufstieg-auf-einen-gipfel.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.7779036&lon=13.233834&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) Walking or hiking with snowshoes has an ancient tradition, as even hunters and trappers built leather-covered wooden hoops to move well in the snow. Snowshoe hiking is the ideal way for every nature enthusiast to immerse themselves in the wintry fairy-tale landscape that the Salzkammergut offers and to participate as a silent observer in the spectacle of nature. Walking with snowshoes is healthy for the whole body (90 % of the musculature is engaged) and is also a lot of fun. The technique is easy to learn, and after just a few steps, you find your rhythm in walking and the winter nature experience begins. Equipment rental at the Shoe and Sports Store Auer: 0043 (0) 6228 2333, www.sportauer.com Guided snowshoe hikes, Mr. Christian Fuchsberger: 0043 (0) 660 3474250, www.bergundfitness.at [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Snow shoe hiking in Faistenau** 5324 Faistenau Web [www.langlaufdorf.at](http://www.langlaufdorf.at "New window") Web [www.bergundfitness.at](http://www.bergundfitness.at "New window") http://www.langlaufdorf.at http://www.bergundfitness.at --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ dates upon request [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples **Season**- Autumn - Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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