Schwendt

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Schwendt - pure tranquillity and relaxation!

The romantic village of Schwendt lies at an altitude of around 700 m in the Kaiserwinkl holiday region. It is the nearest to the flanks of the Wilder Kaiser and is towered over by the Unterberghorn (1,773 m). Instead of mass tourism, here you will experience pure relaxation and rest. There are no large hotels, rather cosy, familiar pensions. The corresponding ski area Unterberghorn is easily reached from neighbouring Kössen (approx. 5 km) and has more then 30 kilometres of piste and 10 lifts, which transport you to the dominantly easy to medium runs. The rustic taverns offer a homelike and relaxed atmosphere and invite you in to feast and savour.

Ski
The Hochkössen ski area belongs to Kössen, which has 11 lifts and 22 km of piste waiting to be explored. The family-friendly ski area leads up to an altitude of 1,750 m and counts as one of the most snow-secure ski areas in Tyrol. Thanks to its geographic position on the northern border of the Alps, these pistes can be continuously skied on from mid-December to the beginning of April, and snow cannons provide for a safe ride into the valley. You can head out of Kössen with the modern 6-person cabin lift up towards the rustic "Bärenhütte". While beginners spend their time on the sunny, high plateaus, experts will find the black valley run a little more to their taste. Great deep snow areas, of which are secured, can be found on the lower mountain slopes and sometimes also on the valley runs.

You will definitely get your money's worth with après ski in Walchsee and Kössen. In the "Londoner" in Kössen or in the "Kaminstun" in Walchsee you will get everything that belongs to apres ski! You should also try out local cuisine, such as Kaiserschmarrn, typical Kössisch trout or grilled goat ribs. A further highlight in Kaiserwinkl is the ballooning week from 19/01 to 26/01/2019, where you will be amazed by some of the balloons, and can watch the professionals race!



Those who like it more sporty will find great opportunities in Walchsee. You can choose between three toboggan runs or, for the brave holiday-makers, even a tour on the snow bike. Take part in a torch-lit hike at the Ottenalm, ending with a moonlight toboggan run or explore the surrounding area with snow shoes. On the natural ice rink at Walchsee, not only can you go ice skating, but also curl.



Night skiing on the floodlit slope in Walchsee is also recommended. In Schwendt, easy ski tour destinations or snow bike courses are offered that promise action-packed hours. Other attractive offers include torchlight hikes to the Ottenalm with subsequent moonlight tobogganing, bowling, ice skating on Lake Walchsee, snowshoe hikes or relaxation and wellness in the indoor pool.



Only a few kilometres away are the cities Munich, Innsbruck or Salzburg, all of which invite you to visit. Here you will find a comprehensive selection of cultural highlights throughout the year.

The cross-country trails in the region Kaiserwinkl are very popular and have rightly been awarded with the Tyrolean cross-country ski trail seal of quality! All cross-country fans will find numerous tracks prepared for both classic and skating style within the network of 252.5 km trails (127 km classic and approx. 125.5 km skating style).

The longest and also the most challenging track is the Kaiserwinkl trail. This round course connects the holiday resorts Kössen, Walchsee and Schwendt on a length of 23 km. It is quieter on the valley trails in e.g. Schwendt and Walchsee, which are between 2 and 3 km long. On a length of 5.5 to 9 km the Hochau trail in Kössen offers an intermediate level for everyone with a little experience in cross-country skiing and fitness.

More marvellous trails in the region are the Griesenau trail (13 km)near to Schwendt, the lake trail around lake Walchsee (8 km) or the 13 km long Miesberg trail.

The annual "Koasalauf" (Tyrolean: Emperor run) takes place on the second weekend in February. Approx. 2,000 cross-country skiers meet up every year for this public cross-country ski event.

The trail netword in the Kaiserwinkl region has been awarded with the cross-country trails seal of quality.

Skiing region
Highest point ski area	1.750 m
Lowest point ski area	600m
Village height	702m
Number of lifts	11
Number of drag lifts	7
Number of chair lifts	3
Number of cable cars	1
Total pistes	22 km
Green/blue pistes	10 km
Red pistes	9 km
Black pistes	22 km

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Schwendt | The romantic village of Schwendt lies at an altitude of around 700 m in the Kaiserwinkl holiday region. It is the nearest to the flanks of the Wilder Kaiser and is towered over by the Unterberghorn (1,773 m)

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