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! 

THE ORGANIC MOUNTAIN RESTAURANT AT THE LUMBERJACK SHUTTLE

Welcome to the LUMBERJACK on the Shuttleberg Flachauwinkl-Kleinarl, the first organic ski and mountain hut in the Alps and a new retreat for flexitarians, vegetarians and vegans, organized in the form of a food hall. Only organic products from the immediate vicinity and according to a clear concept of origin are eaten and drunk here in the heart of Ski amadé.

Directly on the slope Papageno.

At our Gasthof Mühlbauernstube in Saalfelden, it's not just a love of cookery that takes top priority, the use of high-quality ingredients is also important. They must be fresh and as far as possible from the region. In the cosy parlour you can feast with joy and pleasure or enjoy the warming winter sun on our wonderful sun terrace. Skiers, snowboarders, cross-country skiers and winter hikers - but of course all non-sports enthusiasts and connoisseurs are also welcome here at any time.

...that is renowned far beyond the locality for its exceptional ambiance and atmosphere and whose charm invites all to linger awhile and to relish its delights. In this rustic setting we celebrate sophisticated regional cuisine of the very best – and it is this seeming contradiction that makes Oberforsthof Alm so appealing. Our ‘Alm’ is situated in the Alpendorf near St Johann im Pongau and offers a wonderful view of the Salzach valley at the heart of the Salzburg region.

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

During the Ski and Wine Enjoyment Week from 9th to 16th March 2024, we offer our guests in the Oberforsthof Alm special highlights. 
When you order an Austrian white wine, you will receive a bottle of Ski amadé wine free of charge. When you enjoy an Amadé gourmet platter, we will give you two glasses of Ski amadé wine as a special gift from the house. Enjoy the perfect combination of skiing fun and exquisite wine enjoyment in our alpine hut.

Culinary treats with regional delicacies

You should definitely not miss out on the regional dishes of the Oberforsthof Alm menu.

Gemütlichkeit in seiner urigsten Form....auf 1800 m Seehöhe findest du unzählige Schnitzereien, geschmackvoll verteilt in der Kaminstube bei offenem Feuer und der Bauernstube bis in die Zirbenstube, wo sich unsere Nichtraucher mehr als wohl fühlen....nicht nur die Sonnenterasse ladet zum Genuss eines guten Glas Wein - auch die Schmankerl aus der Küche suchen passende Begleitung...Wein, Genuss und Skihasen! Hei Planai

Pegasus – a pleasure!

Welcome to the PirklAlm Neu: Delicious alpine cuisine with a breathtaking view!

We are delighted to announce that the "PirklAlm Neu" restaurant is now open to guests every day again!

Whether you are a local or a tourist, we cordially invite you to enjoy the unique atmosphere and the delicious and the delicious specialties of Austrian alpine cuisine.

A sophisticated composition of tradition and Styrian cosiness, modern lifestyle, effortlessness, and full enjoyment.
 

Recommendations

  • Gusto-box: 7 different pizzas
  • Big Burger
  • Kepab
  • Bosna
  • Cheese sausage
  • Curry sausage!
 The top station of a cable car from above, with skiers next to it, surrounded by snow-covered mountains.

Restaurant Weitblick

Nassfeld 3, 5645 Bad Gastein

Our restaurant is located right next to the entrance of Highliner I Flachauwinkl - Zauchensee and to the ski bus stop with connection to the lifts to Kleinarl. Therefore, the 's' Ofentürl "offers a perfect culinary Ski stopover.

The Hotel Pariente is located directly on the piste in the Hochwurzen ski area and is therefore the ideal stopover for skiers to rest and recharge their batteries in our restaurant with sun terrace. Unbuckle your skis on our doorstep and enjoy the benefits of our à la carte restaurant. We score with seasonal and regional dishes. 

Open during the winter season! 

The Restaurant is located next to the mid station of Goldbergbahn. 

Die gemütliche Hütte direkt bei der Talstation 6er Fastenberg. Bei uns werdet Ihr bestens versorgt mit allem was das Herz begehrt. Bei Drinks & Snacks für Groß und Klein und gemütlicher Musik könnt Ihr Eure Seele baumeln, oder den Tag beim Apres-Ski ausklingen lassen.

Schirmbar Golden Jet

Schluckspecht

Oberdorf 20, 5761 Maria Alm

Built in 2010 according to plans by Kuehn Malvezzi, it is located right next to the meadows where the horses of the Wetzlgut graze in summer, hence the name »Rossalm«. We fulfill our wish to cook “everyone’s favorite dish” with a fine selection of seasonal delicacies with regionally sustainably produced basic products.

In winter we serve Austrian delicacies for lunch. In the evening we will be happy to spoil you with a candle light dinner! The Rossalm is excellent with a fork in the Falstaff! And thanks to our guests, we have received the "Certificate of Excellence 2016" from TripAdvisor through numerous positive reviews. We would like to thank all guests who have made us this success!

In winter, when the cold mountain air of the Schladminger Tauern whips across your face outside, the smell of homemade Kaiserschmarren wafting over from the Schafalm lures you inside the cozy hut. The friendly staff there do their part to guarantee a perfect break before your next run down the Planai. In the winter months, the Schafalm is also home to a number of woolly four-legged creatures, "Valais blacknose sheep" who spend the winter in the adjacent barn (which you are also invited to peek inside), before returning to the lush green alpine meadows of the Planai in summer. An absolute highlight at the Schafalm, especially for younger guests.

Die Planai-Schirmbar am Golden Jet liegt direkt zwischen der Skischaukel Planai und Hochwurzen. Perfekt gelegen für den kurzen Einkehrschwung als Pause oder für den gemeinsamen Abschluss-Schwung nach einem gelungenen Skitag.