Discover Westendorf: Panoramic Trails, Alpine Scenery and Winter Experiences

Westendorf combines impressive mountain views with varied trails, regional history and winter experiences. Anyone planning a trip with different interests will find several options for structuring their days here: a panoramic circular trail through meadows and forests, mountain railway experiences at Talkaser, the historic St. Nicholas Church and a variety of options in the Windau Valley.

Hiking between meadows, hamlets and old farmhouses

The Westendorf circular hiking trail leads through meadows and forests. Along the way, you pass old farmhouses, cross several hamlets and reach sights such as chapels, bread ovens and fountains. The trail is also suitable for Nordic walking and running. It therefore offers a way to combine the landscape with regional features without limiting the trip to just one type of excursion.

The Wohlfühlweg offers another option. It begins at the Westendorf tourist office, follows Schulgasse and then continues along a field path to the district of Bichling. The Alpinolino Woodworm Trail runs from the middle station of the Alpenrosenbahn past numerous mountain inns to the valley station in Westendorf. For personal planning, it is helpful to take note of the respective starting and end points of the trails.

Panoramic Views and Mountain Experiences at Talkaser

The 6-seater Alpenrosenbahn I & II gondola takes visitors directly to Talkaser at 1,770 m. The Alpinolino Adventure World is located there, with the stations “Animal Puzzle Tour”, “Spoggolino Ball Track” and “Woodworm Trail”. From the Alpinorama viewpoint, there is a panoramic view across the Brixental Valley to the Hohe Tauern. The Brechhorn Tour begins at the mountain station of the Alpenrosenbahn in Westendorf.

When planning your trip, you can choose between different focuses, such as views and mountain railways, circular trails, exploring the village or cultural sights. When choosing your accommodation, you can therefore pay particular attention to which activities are most important for your stay.

Winter in the Brixental Valley and Activities in the Windau Valley

From December to April, Westendorf provides direct access to SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser – Brixental and the KitzSki region. There are also 13 km of groomed cross-country ski trails and winter hiking trails, including the route to Lake Salvensee. The Windau Valley has a natural toboggan run. Hiking, cycling and mountain biking, winter hiking, as well as snowshoeing and ski touring are also possible there.

Westendorf therefore offers a range of options in winter for a trip with changing levels of activity. While some may prefer a day of skiing or a ski tour, others can plan a cross-country ski trail, a winter hiking trail or the natural toboggan run. When looking for a holiday apartment in Westendorf, you can use this desired mix of mountain railways, winter sports and trails as your personal selection framework without committing to just one type of holiday.

History in St. Nicholas Church

The local history is also part of Westendorf’s character. St. Nicholas Church was first mentioned in documents in 1320. The Gothic church was remodelled by Andre Huber in 1771. Some frescoes that have been preserved to this day date from 1774 and were created by the painter Matthias Kirchner. Anyone wishing to add a cultural focus alongside nature and mountain experiences can include this visit in their travel plans.

More Places for Your Planning

If you would like to compare your accommodation search beyond Westendorf, you can also visit Unterwindau and Feichten. You can find more pages for selecting a destination under Kelchsau, Fieberbrunn, Jochberg, Itter, Reith Bei Kitzbühel and Hochfilzen.

To the higher-level travel overview: Kitzbühel.