Innerlaterns: Hiking and Winter Sports

Innerlaterns is one of the villages in the Laterns Valley, which is home to the Laterns-Gapfohl ski area. This means that both snow activities and alpine hikes are central to planning your trip. The differences are not just seasonal, but also depend on the type of route: in winter, lift rides, tobogganing, and winter walks go hand in hand, while hiking routes explore the varied landscapes around Kühboden and Laterns. If you are looking for a hotel in Innerlaterns, these specific tours and destinations can help you narrow down the focus of your stay.

Winter in the Laterns Valley: Slopes, Tobogganing, and Trails

The Laterns-Gapfohl ski area has 27 kilometres of slopes, two chairlifts, two drag lifts, a practice lift, and a magic carpet. Seasonal operations may vary, so check which facilities are operating during your stay before you travel.

The natural toboggan run in Laterns is four kilometres long. With a valid tobogganing pass, you can use the Gapfohl chairlift as often as you like to reach the starting point of the run. Alternatively, you can walk the 355-metre ascent through the spruce forest. The difference is in how you get uphill: repeated rides on the chairlift or a walk through the forest. Lift operations and ticket options are seasonal; check the conditions for your travel dates.

A well-maintained, clearly signposted winter walking trail in Laterns is four kilometres long and can be used with or without snowshoes. Following a winter walking trail, you can reach the top station of the Gapfohl chairlift in about an hour. For the downhill return, walkers can take the lift if it is operating. The walking time to the top station and the length of the winter walking trail provide different points of reference for planning a tour.

Hiking Routes Through Varied Landscapes

An alpine hiking route starting from Kühboden passes through varied alpine scenery and a protected moorland area. The Tobel hike runs from Kühboden to Laterns through the cultural landscape of the Laterns Valley. Flower meadows, wet meadows, forests, and ravines shape the scenery along the way. Both routes start in Kühboden, but have different highlights: the alpine route focuses on the alpine surroundings and the moor, while the Tobel hike takes in the cultural landscape, with its meadows, forests, and ravines.

The Hoher Freschen can also be climbed from Innerlaterns via the Gapfohlalpe. This provides a described ascent starting directly from Innerlaterns, in addition to the routes from Kühboden. To reach the alpine hiking route, take bus 495 from Rankweil station to the Innerlaterns Schilift stop. Check the timetable before setting off, as bus schedules may change.

A Local Exhibition and Sales Venue

Various urns are displayed and sold at the Küblereilager in Innerlaterns. This local exhibition and sales venue differs in subject from the hiking trails and winter sports activities, and adds another specific point of interest in the village.

For the broader travel overview: Laterns.