Snowshoe hiker walks through a light forest deep in snow | © Gasteinertal Tourismus GmbH
Snowshoe hiker walks through a light forest deep in snow | © 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.

Five snowshoe hikers walk in a snowy meadow and trees can be seen in the background | © 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! 

Traditional alpine hut in the ski area "Hahnbaum" in the city centre of Sankt Johann im Pongau. Directly next to the top station of the 2-men chairlift "Hahnbaum".

Adlerlift II
Talstation Rittisberglift

Our Waldgasthof is a real insider tip. Whether in front of the tiled stove or in one of the cozy parlors... you will feel right at home here. In our well chosen menu you find traditional home style food of our region: local game, trouts from our own fish farm, Wiener Schnitzel, Kaiserschmarrn...

Just spend an unforgettable day in our leisure oasis. Besides culinary special treats we offer adventures for the whole family: archery, fishing and gold panning.

In winter: located right next to the ski slope B20 – absolut worth a visit!

 

Wastlalm

Aberg 39, 5761 Maria Alm
Zeitmessstrecke, Lucky Flitzer


The ownes of the Wastlalm are always endeavour to serve their guests seasonal freshly cooked dishes.
They are popular for their various and broad selection of dumplings, "Bauernkrapfen" and the well-known Kaiserschmarrn.

Highest Farmers' Market in the Alps from 09th to 16th March, 2024

From 09th to 16th March, 2024 you can enjoy the most delicious farmer's doughnuts of all times at the Wastlalm. These can of course be enjoyed sweet or savoury!

► Fresh farmer's doughnuts sweet & sour
► Oven-fresh farmer's bradl 
► Various dumplings

Auf dem wohl sonnigsten Platz der Planai, an der Bergstation der Weitmoosalmlifte steht die urige Blockbauhütte Weitmoosalm. Die Sonne verwöhnt Dich von früh bis abends auf unserer wunderschönen Sonnenterrasse. In unserem Wintergarten kannst Du bei jedem Wetter die herrliche Aussicht auf die Bergwelt genießen. In unmittelbarer Nähe befindet sich der Super-Freestylepark, sowie ein Anfänger Übungshang der Schischule Tritscher mit einem Sunkid-Zauberteppich.

A stop at the ski hut and "Alm wine house" Weitmoser Schlossalm is one of the special highlights in the ski area gastein. Selected music, carefully chosen wines and the excellent sorted wine cellar with more than 50 different austrian wines and culinary on very high niveau will be granted.

Skiing & Wine Enjoyment Week – 9th to 16th of March, 2024

9th of March, 2024 | GASTEIN MEETS SÜDBURGENLAND
Top wines by the glass from the Wachter Wiesler winery, live music & charcoal grill on the Schlossalm terrace!
 

16th of March, 2024 | SEKT IM SCHNEE with Sekt Austria & SNOWJAZZ with the Jazzbüro
The best sparkling wines from Austria by the glass with the wineries Malat, Bründlmayer & many more!

 

The courtyard of the World Cup Arena Zauchensee

Leuchtturmbar:

a cozy bar with heated marble plates right in between the warming drink! Very popular for après ski!


Bodega, Dorfalm and Café Venezia:


Spanish, Alpine and Italian flair in 3 locations splitted! There is cafe specialties, pastries and snacks such as pizzas etc.
 

The Winklalm has long been known across borders. Not only because of the cozy atmosphere, but also because of the good delicacies that our kitchen team conjures up.

Die Hoo-Ruck Alm wurde komplett neu gestaltet und echt urig eingerichtet. Die Küche ist bodenständig und serviert wird neben heimischer Hausmannskost auch Fingerfood und Snacks für Zwischendurch. Und wie sich’s für eine Alm gehört gibt es jede Woche und auf Bestellung stimmungsvolle Hüttenabende mit Stelzenessen.

Kleinarl - Talstation Champion Shuttle

The Restaurant “Zum Holzwurm” was opened in 1988 by Brunhilde and Willi Gappmaier and is a culinary fixture in the region around Flachau. In summer our cosy terrace entices guests to dine, celebrate and enjoy each other’s company. There’s a great children’s playground in front of our restaurant in Flachau. In winter skiers pop in for breakfast – as the restaurant is situated right on the slopes of the Snow Space Salzburg in Ski amadé.
 

Nähe Spacejet 2 Talstation - Achterjet Piste