A relaxing family walk leads across snow-covered alpine meadows from the Slingia cross-country ski centre to the Slingia Hut
Image gallery: Winter walk to the Slingia Mountain Hut
It is a January day with ideal weather for an easy walk in the Val Venosta. There are several car parks in Slingia (Schlinig), and the village is also easily accessible with the 277 bus service. We start in the centre and walk gently uphill through the village. After the Church of Saint Anthony and the last few houses, we also leave the Nordic Ski Centre Slingia behind us.
It is a well-known meeting point for cross-country skiers and biathletes, where international competitions are held. The wide winter walking path, which leads us mostly in the shade across the snow-covered alpine meadows, begins right by the cross-country ski centre. Path no. 1 is easy and, with a bit of luck, you might also spot some wildlife. We cross the small Rio di Slingia stream.
In January, it is completely frozen over. After a little more than an hour of leisurely walking and chatting as a group, we reach the Malga di Slingia at an altitude of over 1,800 metres, which is also open in winter. It is called Schliniger Alm in German. From late December until the beginning of spring, the alpine hut is a welcoming place to stop, with regional specialities and products from its own dairy: Here you can enjoy one of the best alpine cheeses in the Upper Val Venosta.
The return journey follows the same path. If you are walking with your family or with children, we recommend taking a sledge. The chance to keep dashing down small slopes greatly adds to the winter fun for the little walkers. Incidentally, the tour is also very popular in summer: There are several play stations here for children, the hut is also open in summer.
Author: RB
Experienced: January 2026
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- Starting point:
- Slingia village centre (1,705 m a.s.l.)
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- Overall time:
- 02:00 h
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- Total route length:
- 5,0 km
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- Altitude:
- from 1.705 m to 1.867 m
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- Altitude difference (uphill | downhill):
- +177 m | -178 m
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- Signposts:
- no. 1
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- Destination:
- Slingia Mountain Hut (1,867 m a.s.l.)
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- Resting points:
- Slingia Mountain Hut
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- Recommended time of year:
- Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
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- Winter walk to the Slingia Mountain Hut
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- More information:
- The overall time shown above refers to the walking time only, not including breaks or stops.
If you want to undertake this hike, we recommend you to check the weather and trail conditions in advance and on site before setting out.
