Snowshoeing in the Allgäu

Quick info:

Season:

Winter

Duration:

approx. 3 hours

Participants:

6–200 people

Location:

Allgäu (Wannenkopf / Riedberger Horn / Gunzesried)

Price:

from 49 € p.p.incl. VAT

A journey through snow-covered winter landscapes

An excursion through the wonderful winter landscape! Make your way through untouched deep snow in the unmistakable Allgäu winter landscape. The art of snowshoeing is easy to learn — and so you draw your trail step by step upwards to “summit bliss”. Reach remote places and self-set goals off the beaten path with us. You will be rewarded with a magnificent view, a hot cup of tea, and a small snack in the snow.

At a glance:

Dreamy Allgäu winter landscape | Fun in the powder snow | Magnificent views

From short pleasure trips to alpine snowshoe tours — tours are individually tailored to your group in advance.

Activity information:

Hiking is not only fun in summer: miles of winter hiking trails lead you through the fairytale Allgäu snow landscape. Snowshoeing — a shared experience that brings the group together and releases positive energy. Get to know your employees or family anew during a snowshoe tour and take time for valuable conversations.

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Can be combined with:

  • Airboarding — the rapid descent after the relaxed ascent
  • Igloo building — the snow structure as the crowning glory of the tour

This is what a snowshoe hike in the Allgäu can look like

From trudging through soft deep snow to summit bliss at the viewpoint and a shared break with hot tea — a snowshoe hike in the Allgäu is silence, breath, and panorama. The silence over the glittering white is only broken by the crunch of snowshoes — and by the laughter from the numerous scattered alpine inns.

Everything you always wanted to know about snowshoeing and snowshoe tours in the Allgäu

How is a snowshoe hike in the Allgäu structured?

Enjoy untouched snow step by step, a breathtaking panorama, fresh mountain air, and sunshine. The silence over the glittering white is only broken by the crunch of snowshoes — and by the laughing voices from the numerous scattered alpine inns.

What are the possibilities?

Whether extremely sporty or a relaxed round — snowshoe tours are available in various versions in the Allgäu. The tour is planned individually in advance and tailored to your group: from short tours with little elevation gain to alpine snowshoe hikes for ambitious hikers. Snowshoeing is easy to learn — the pace and movement correspond to normal hiking.

Snowshoeing is a shared experience that brings the group together and releases positive energy. Trudging slowly creates space for valuable conversations that would never happen in the office. Plus: summit bliss as a shared moment that the team will remember for a long time.

  • Reward picnic in front of a dreamy Allgäu Alps backdrop
  • Hot cup of tea and snack in the snow
  • Optional mountain hut fun — a stop at an alpine inn as a cozy conclusion
  • Souvenir photos to take home

Various options for snowshoe tours in the Allgäu

Choose your own tour and your own view. Three of the most beautiful snowshoe areas in the Allgäu — each with its own character and level of difficulty.

Wannenkopf, Riedberger Horn & Gunzesried

Wannenkopf — a wooded mountain in the Hörner group, north of the Riedbergstraße. In winter, it is a rather easy destination for snowshoe tours, ideal for beginner groups.

Riedberger Horn — offers several routes for snowshoe hikes and a perfect view over the Balderschwang Valley towards Vorarlberg/Austria. More demanding, with a summit experience.

Mountain village of Gunzesried — numerous secluded paths and hiking trails off the beaten path, ideal for groups seeking true Allgäu silence.

Wannenkopf is the right choice for mixed groups with varying levels of fitness. Riedberger Horn for sporty, ambitious teams who want the summit panorama. Gunzesried for groups seeking silence with a focus on enjoying nature and conversation.

  • Wannenkopf — wooded beginner area in the Hörner group
  • Riedberger Horn — panoramic view of Vorarlberg/Austria
  • Gunzesried — remote paths off the beaten track
  • Individual tour planning tailored to the group in advance

Program sequence of the snowshoe hike

We meet directly at the parking lot of the discussed tour. After a short introduction, the ICO trainer distributes the equipment: snowshoes and telescopic poles to the participants. After a brief safety briefing, we set off.

What is best to wear?

Warm winter clothing in layers, preferably waterproof outer clothing (ski wear, Gore-Tex or similar), warm shoes or boots, sunglasses, hat, and gloves. Keep change of clothes ready in the car to change immediately after the tour.

First, leave your tracks in the soft white and enjoy the unique silence. Step by step we go up — through the ups and downs, everyone has the opportunity to test the snowshoes, improve their technique, and become more confident. At the summit: reward picnic, tea, views, conversations. So that you can share the experience later, you will receive unique souvenir photos from us.

The snowshoe hike in the Allgäu is a 3-hour excursion through untouched deep snow — for 6–200 people, from €49 p.p. Three tour areas to choose from (Wannenkopf / Riedberger Horn / Gunzesried), depending on fitness and group. No previous knowledge, full equipment included, certified guides, reward picnic at the destination, and souvenir photos to take home. Ideally combinable with airboarding for a rapid descent or igloo building as the crowning glory.

Possible outdoor modules for your team training:

Discover our complete outdoor module portfolio in the Allgäu — from whitewater and canyoning to igloo building. Each activity has its own character, consistent safety standards, and a clear business transfer. Perfect as a standalone event or as a building block in a multi-day programme.

Canoe Rafting on the Iller

Igloo Expedition in the Allgäu

Creative Team Cooking

Igloo Building in the Allgäu

Geocaching — Treasure Hunt in the Allgäu

Agile Project Management

Frequently Asked Questions

The meeting point is at the parking lot of the discussed tour (Wannenkopf, Riedberger Horn, or Gunzesried) — you will receive the exact address with the booking confirmation. We organize necessary transfers together with you (shuttle).

No special previous knowledge — snowshoeing is quickly learned, the pace and movement correspond to normal hiking. Basic fitness is an advantage; for mixed groups, we choose tours with little elevation gain (e.g., Wannenkopf), for sporty groups more demanding routes (e.g., Riedberger Horn).

Warm winter clothing in layers, waterproof outer clothing (ski wear or Gore-Tex), sturdy winter shoes or boots, hat, gloves, sunglasses. We provide snowshoes, telescopic poles, and gaiters. Keep change of clothes ready in the car.

The Allgäu ski areas usually offer snow-sure conditions from medium altitudes during the November–April season. Should there be too little snow contrary to expectations, we will talk to you in good time about alternatives — such as a postponement or a change to a higher-altitude tour.