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! 

Kathialm

5622 Goldegg

The way to the heart is through the stomach, and at the Jufenalm you can taste tradition! Our à-la-carte restaurant will spoil you with hearty and typically Austrian dishes that are prepared for you freshly, with plenty of passion, by using the best regional and seasonal produce. You can’t forget to have a delicious self-distilled schnapps to help you digest your meal though, of course!

We are "the" meeting place for locals and visitors! Visit us in Gastein on the Stubnerkogel in our rustic ski lodge Young parlor. Enjoy the great panoramic view of the sun terrace and let yourself be pampered by our service team, with delicacies from our cuisine and fine wines from Austria.

Who is looking for fun and humor is in our heated outdoor bar right place for sun and snow. Young office – where the sun is always shining!

 

Talstation Achterjet

Nostalgic and small ski hut on Buchberg in Goldegg

Enjoy the sun on a deck chair between descents and still have a direct view of the popular east slope descent from the summit? Sounds great, doesn't it? It is our opinion too!

The sunny Bergschlössl right at the exit point of the Höfi Express II invites you to enjoy, linger and have fun.

Recommendations

  • "Steirer-Jaus´n" with cheese sausage wrapped in bread dough
  • Homemade apple or cheese strudel
  • Every day 'Happy Hour' from 14:00 to 15:00 h.

Die Knapplhütte befindet sich auf 1.500 Meter Seehöhe in einer absolut schneesicheren und sonnigen Traumlage. Sie gehört zu den AlmSkihütten und ist eine der insgesamt 15 Skihütten am Hauser Kaibling.

Die Familie Höflehner ist wohl eine der bekanntesten und geschichtsträchtigsten Gastgeber-Familien der Region Schladming-Dachstein. Seit 1957 verwöhnt die Familie ihre Gäste – damals in einer kleinen aber feinen Jausenstation mit 10 Zimmern – kulinarisch und mit viel Herzblut. Die erste Skiliftanlage der Familie Höflehner im Jahr 1958 war wohl der Grundstein für die weitere Entwicklung der Familienbetriebe. Heute betreibt Gerhard Höflehner mit seiner Frau Katrin nicht nur die Knapplhütte, sondern auch „Knappl´s Bergschlössl“, die Gumpenbar und das 4 Sterne Superior „Natur- und Wellnesshotel Höflehner“.

Eines ist heute wie damals noch gleich: Schon beim Reinkommen duftet es nach Kasnock´n und Kaiserschmarrn umrahmt von Livemusik an den Wochenenden ;-)

NEU: 250 m² große Panorama-Sonnenterrasse

Empfehlung

  • Kassupp´n mit Speckwürferln im originellen Brottopf
  • Försterpfand´l mit Hirschragout, Semmelknödel und Preiselbeerapfel
  • Hausgemachter Topfen-Heidelbeerstrudel – mit heimischen Heidelbeeren.
  • Neben den Skifahrer-Klassikern, die nie fehlen dürfen, gibt es bei uns Wild aus eigenem Gehege – zubereitet nach einem bewährten, alten Rezept.

Unmittelbar neben der Talstation Höfi-Express I, nur wenige Meter neben dem wunderschönen Natur- und Wellnesshotel Höflehner ****S, erwartet dich die gemütliche Alpinlounge "Gumpenbar". Sie gehört zu den AlmSkihütten und ist eine der insgesamt 15 Skihütte am Hauser Kaibling.

Alpines Flair und urig-modernes Hüttenfeeling garantiert! Die gemütliche Alpinlounge begeistert mit hipper Musik, chilliger Atmosphäre sowie hausgemachten Mehlspeisen, leckeren Snacks aus der hauseigenen Metzgerei und einer 360°-Bergpanorama-Terrasse. Du kannst deine Ski direkt vor der Gumpen Bar (Piste 3/blau) abschnallen oder bequem mit dem Auto zufahren (Talstation Höfi-Express I). Suchst du noch eine coole Location für deine private Feier, das Team der Gumpen Bar freut sich auf deine Anfrage. 

Unser Tipp: Schnapp dir einen der gemütlichen Liegestühle und teste einen der köstlichen Cocktails.

Empfehlung:

  • hausgemachte Mehlspeisen
  • leckere Snacks wie Steirerbosna, Alpentoast uvm.
  • hochwertigen Produkten aus der hauseigenen Metzgerei

We celebrate everything. Especially nature. It is our north star. Gives the direction. It is our inspiration for things big and small. That's why all our burgers, cocktails and every minute in the Dorfdisco 2.0 contain a lot of Hochkönig, a lot of character, real enjoyment and no half measures. No Nature. No Party.

Our Burgerlab
is the place where inspiration happens between two buns. So to speak. Here we celebrate the diversity of our surroundings and all the great things between Hochkönig and Dachegghof. And that's what we bring from there onto the plates and into the hands.

Village Disco 2.0
Our drink creations are just as diverse and generous as our surroundings. What they have in common, however, is nature, the Hochkönig and the fact that they really celebrate the beautiful life. Come and celebrate life with us. And nature. Because it makes our burgers and everything around them possible in the first place.

We serve – you enjoy. Today and forever!

Highlights in the Ski & Wine Enjoyment Week from 09th to 16th March, 2024

10th of March, 2024
Folk music ski hut roas with a folk music surprise

13th of March, 2024
Wine tasting with Hack-Gebell winery & DJ

14th of March, 2024
Stiegl Wildshut with the Perlage & DJ

 

 

 

The traditional restaurant "Kreistenalm" is located at the top station of the 6-men chairlift Gernkogelbahn, on the slope to the valley. The family run alpine hut offers traditional dishes with full service.

Daniel Mairamhof, the innkeeper, has wholeheartedly specialised on local produce and selected wines. Hence, it is for a good reason that the hut 'Krummholzhütte' has become Austria's  '1. Genusshütte' and it has been presented the award "Europe's most popular ski hut 2013 & 2011".

Many celebrity guests come together here, as, for instance, for the event "Schneegenuss mit Haubenkoch Johann Lafer!" (delicacies with top chef Johann Laferl) or for the shooting of Hansi Hinterseer's "Wintertraum in Schladming"!

Dreaming at 1.800 metres above sea level
At the "Krummholzhütte', you can also stay overnight!

Recommendations

  • Ennstal valley bread soup – seved in a jar
  • Roast Lamb (Hauser Kaibling Alpine lamb) with vegetables and potatoes
  • Best 'Kaiserschmarr'n' with apple sauce! (Austrian style pancake)
  • Typical drink: selected wines

The Kühberg Alm is a traditional Salzburg wooden hut in the bottom station of the Grafenberg Lift where skiers and guests can be spoiled all day long. We offer traditional Austrian home cooking, a different midday set menu every day and there is always plenty of choice: something warm from the soup bowl, various salads, baked potatoes, specialities of the region, pasta dishes and, of course, our homemade Austrian cakes and desserts.

The extensive evening menu offers specialities such as local beef, fresh fish in Mediterranean style, spare ribs and a wide range of desserts.
... but the best thing to do would be to have a look for yourself!

Ski & Wine Enjoyment Week from 9th to 16th March, 2024

During the Ski & Wine Enjoment Week the Kühbergalm is going to serve you their favourite dish: The Après Skijause! This dish contains:

  • bacon
  • cheese
  • hacked
  • Homemade farmhouse bread

The Kühbergalm is looking forward to your visit!

 

The Landgasthof Bertahof in Bad Hofgastein has been located amidst the old trees and in the heart of the Gastein Valley for over 350 years. This family-run and cozy restaurant has an extraordinary reputation! Enjoy and feel good: that is the maxim for Bertahof guests.

The Bertahof is listed in Gault Millau and has received the award "very good cuisine that offers more than the everyday" since 2009.

Above all, the lamb, mostly from our own breeding, or the fresh fish from our own pond, make a visit to the Bertahof a culinary experience. Chef Robert Granitzer only uses fresh, seasonal products from the region.

The culinary offer ranges from creatively prepared regional specialties to Mediterranean delicacies and international classics.

The Bertahof has been awarded the AMA gastro seal for the use of products from surrounding regions and from Austria.

Die gemütliche und sehr urige Lena-Alm-Hütte auf 1.600 Meter Seehöhe bietet mit seiner großer Sonnenterrasse Platz für 250 Personen. Genießen Sie die herrliche Aussicht auf das gewaltige Dachsteinmassiv und das schöne Ennstal.

In Lisa Alm you will find a fabulous world of culinary delights. We pay attention to quality and process only fresh and local products for the most part.

From the patisserie in the house to your own DJ sound – Lisa Alm is a ski lodge with a difference in quality. The selection of numerous quality food give each ski day that certain something.