Schneeschuhwandern in Gastein | © Gasteinertal Tourismus GmbH
Schneeschuhwandern in Gastein | © Gasteinertal Tourismus GmbH

Ski amadé

Snowshoeing

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A gentle winter sport at austria's greatest ski paradise

Are you familiar with the following situation? The air is freezing cold, and with every exhale a little cloud forms in front of your face – that’s when winter shows its true colours. A thick blanket of snow covers the mountain pastures and slopes.
The snow gently crunches underneath your feet and the sun is shining from the sky. Perfect conditions for a snowshoe hike after an eventful ski day in the wondrous world of Ski amadé! 

The route network branching out in all directions at the five regions lets you enter a breathtaking alpine setting that will have you in awe. What an amazing alternative to skiing or snowboarding! With snowshoes strapped to your feet, you’ll head out into the powder snow. Because once you’ve put them on, there’s no holding back in the snow! Time to explore the mountains of Styria and the Salzburger Land region step by step. 

Let go, relax and let your mind wander!

Your snowshoe experience in ski amadé

Brain: off; fresh air: in! That’s one of best experiences when ambitious snowshoe hikers wade through pristine natural landscapes. It’s the perfect sport to clear your head and fill your lungs with fresh mountain air. 

A total of five regions can be explored on foot: from the Salzburger Sportwelt to Schladming-Dachstein, Gastein, the Hochkönig and Grossarl Valley. And at every resort, beautiful snowshoe routes await winter sports enthusiasts. 

On the Loosbühelalm  in Grossarl at 1,769 metres above sea level, in Filzmoos, in Flachau or in Gastein: The snowshoe routes are accessible for everyone. You don’t have the right equipment at hand? There are sports rentals  at every village where you can rent your snowshoes.

Schneeschuhwanderung Großarltal  | © Tourismusverband Großarltal

The most beautiful snowshoe routes …

… await you in the Salzburger Sportwelt: Ten routes have snowshoe hikers flocking to the beautiful Salzburger Land region every year. As a participant of a guided tour or on your own: Walking through the powder snow is an absolute highlight either way.

… await you in Schladming-Dachstein: In the Untertal, in the Obertal or towards the Rossfeld: You can hike over the glistening snow cover on the routes along the toboggan runs or cross-country. Your constant companions: the sun and a smile on your face. 

… await you in Gastein: 18 different routes with a total of 60 kilometres: From the Elisabeth Promenade to the mountain station on the Stubnerkogel and the snowshoe trail in Dorfgastein, you can choose from a number of exciting options. 

… await you in the Hochkönig region: The educational snowshoe trail leads winter hikers through a winter wonderland on the Hochkönig – accompanied by a guide. 

… await you in Grossarltal: Equipped with snowshoes and poles, you’ll be hiking past snow-covered trees, bizarre looking rock formations, and you just might see a deer. Tip: Keep your eyes peeled during your hike through nature! 

Jagastüberl Rohrmoos

Schaiderweg 192, 8971 Schladming

The Jagahütte is located directly on the exit of the slope No. 5 Hochbrand at the confluence of the slope Himmelreich No. 10 at 1600 m. The cozy dining room with a great ambience invites you to linger. The sunny terrace is a perfect place for ski tourers an skiers as well. The Jagahütte also offers overnight acccommodation for up to 12 people. 

Im "Jaga Stüberl" werden nur feinste Produkte aus der Dachstein-Tauern-Region verwendet und zubereitet!

Genießen Sie dazu ein gutes Gläschen Wein oder ein Stiegl Bier in gemütlichem Ambiente!

Wir bieten gute, traditionelle und heimische Küche auf höchstem Niveau!

The Jagastüberl is located at the foot of the Hochwurzen, the sunny Rohrmoos plateau. The slope 37 and the Rohrmoos II chairlift pass right by.

Karhütte

Rossbrandstraße 32, 5550 Radstadt

Bergstation Starjet 2

Embedded in the majestic scenery of the mountains of the Hochkönig and surrounded by 120 kilometers of slopes lies the enchanting Karbachalm. With a family atmosphere, and a personal and friendly table service, you can experience the hospitality of the region at different heights. Tradition and modernity are combined to create a sense of well-being at this natural Alm, which invites you to drop everything and relax.
 

Ski & Wine Enjoyment Week from 11th to 18th March, 2023

  • - Daily from 11.03. to 18.03.2023: Alpe & Adria - the best of both worlds. Delicacy journey from the Hochkönig to the Adriatic.

    - Ski and Taste - skiing pleasure followed by wine tasting at the Karbachalm, accompanied by Austrian vintners (2 x per week).

    - 12.03.2023: Hochkönig Ski Hut Roas with Highest Farmers' Market in the Alps
    From 11:00 - 16:00: All you need to bring for the Skihüttenroas is your skiing equipment, an appetite and lots of good humour. Off you go along the 120 kilometres of slopes to the 17 participating ski huts, which on this day are all about enjoyment, nostalgia and customs. Various folk and brass bands play in and around the huts. Snalers provide exciting moments for all guests and the nostalgic skiers with their equipment from days long gone must be seen.

    - Highest farmers' market in the Alps
    Pongau game dishes, as well as cheese, spreads, bacon and sausages from regional producers.

 

At the Rossbrand high-altitude trail.

The Karhütte is only open in winter!

Modern, cozy self-service restaurant with a large sun terrace

The Dachstein seems close enough to touch! The Kessleralm is the only hut right in the heart of the Planai (valley station Lärchkogel middle station cable car), all large slopes lead to the hut, it is therefore ideal as a meeting point. We pamper you with a comprehensive, home-style cuisine as well as homemade pastries every day. Relax, soak up the sun or flirt with après-ski at the beautiful umbrella bar: the central point of contact on the Planai! Accessible at any time by car or taxi.

Kröllalm

Aberg 27, 5761 Maria Alm

Directly at the mountain station Grossberg.

Talstation Bergkristall Lift

A comfortable rest belongs to skiing, ideal at the Kröllalm. Whether in the office at the tiled stove or on the beautiful sun terrace with stunning views over the Saalfelden basin, you will feel at home. We serve specialties from our own farm, as well as mushrooms from the local forests. Also apple and cheese strudel are homemade.

The Laireiter Alm is located at 1,850 m directly next to the Grossarltal panorama station. It offers space for 300 to 350 people in the interior. When the weather is fine, up to 500 people can enjoy the sun on our spacious terrace.
 

Highest Farmer's market in the Alps from 11th to 18th of March, 2023

16th March: Taste home-made specialties from local farmers at the highest farmers market in the Alps in Ski amadé.

 

Lärchkogelhütte

Good eating and drinking keeps body and soul together - we rely on international and regional specialties.

Die gemütliche Lärchkogelhütte - direkt an der Bergstation der Lärchkogelbahn - bietet ein herrliche Sonnenterrasse mit schönem Panorama. Ganztägig warme Küche!

Bergstation Starjet 2

Mitte Abfahrt Vorderfager, in der 300 Jahre alten Hütte verwöhnen wir mit den "Lechneralm-Schmankerln". Große Sonnenterrasse.