Winter Hiking - Jakobusweg
Following the historic pilgrimage route
The Jakobusweg winter trail runs from Friedheim in St. Jakob to the village of Gand and back, on the sunny side of the Stanzertal valley. Part of the route follows the historic Way of St. James pilgrimage route, giving the tour a special historical character.
You can reach the starting point in St. Jakob from the Sporthotel St. Anton in around 25 minutes on foot or by ski bus. The route of around 7 km in total (there and back) is easily manageable even for less experienced winter hikers.
The "Jakobusweg" at a Glance
- Suitable for: winter hikers interested in history, fans of sunny trails
- Type of tour: winter trail (there and back)
- Best season: December to March
Details:
- Distance: approx. 7 km there and back
- Duration: approx. 2 hours
- Difficulty: easy to moderate
- Starting point: Friedheim, St. Jakob, approx. 25 minutes from the hotel
- Highlights: sunny location, section of the historic pilgrimage route