Hiking in Salzburg & Styria
Summer in Ski amadé
Step by step into the mountain world: Ski amadé offers hiking trails for families, leisurely walkers and anyone who fancies a climb to greater heights. Along the way, you’ll be treated to panoramic views, local places to stop for refreshments and moments of pure nature.
Hiking holidays in Austria in the Ski amadé mountains
Mountain moments that stay with you
In summer, Ski amadé is transformed in the blink of an eye into a paradise for walkers, offering countless possibilities. Walking is good for both body and mind.
In Ski amadé, those keen to conquer the peaks have over 800 kilometres of marked walking trails at their disposal – ranging from leisurely family walks to challenging alpine tours. Along the way, alpine huts with rustic wooden benches and views of breathtaking mountain panoramas invite you to linger and take a break.
Looking for an immersive nature experience that spans five regions? With the Ski amadé ALL-IN Card Green, you can reach many vantage points with minimal effort. You can put together your own individual route entirely according to your preferences and fitness level.
Hiking holidays in Ski amadé
Discover 114 walking routes across five regions
Whether you’re a leisurely wanderer, a summit conqueror, an explorer or a family on a day out: the Ski amadé hiking region offers a rich and varied experience in summer. What’s more, the summer lifts take mountain lovers up to higher altitudes in comfort during their summer holidays.
This means that every keen hiker can tailor their route to suit their own fitness level. Panoramic views at their very best on the mountain railways, so to speak!
212 km
9,000 metres of elevation gain
445 km
21,302 metres of elevation gain
161 km
11,672 metres of elevation gain
Themed walking trails
Educational walking trails
Tree trails
Spring and water walks
Time with loved ones: family walks
Salzburger Sportwelt
80 wooden viewing tubes, offering picturesque views of the Salzburg Sportwelt area, await families on a walking holiday in Ski amadé. The handy walking bus makes it easy to shorten longer routes. This makes walking fun for young and old alike.
The summit-thrill in the Dachstein Massif
Schladming-Dachstein
In Schladming-Dachstein, a real treat for nature lovers awaits you, whether you fancy a stroll through lush high valleys, following one of the many spring or water trails, or scaling the very highest peaks. Hikers and true mountain enthusiasts looking to reach new heights will find the highest peaks in the Ski amadé region in the Schladming-Dachstein hiking area.
So let’s get going for a truly unique experience!
Hiking for explorers
Gastein
600 kilometres of hiking trails lead to over 60 mountain huts, up to the highest grass-covered mountain in Europe, and straight into the Hohe Tauern National Park. Here, hikers can not only discover stunning natural landscapes, but also the valley’s rich mining history, two thermal spas and three towns each with their own unique cultural character.
Tip: The Gastein long-distance hiking trail, the ‘Gastein Trail’: 87 kilometres and 4,513 metres of elevation gain over 7 daily stages
Good for body and soul: herb walks
Hochkönig
From ribwort plantain to arnica: are you a real herb expert who knows all about the special healing properties of the local flora? In the Hochkönig region, nature lovers will find regional plants in abundance during the alpine summer. At the 13 herbal alpine huts, local herbs are used not only in food and drink, but also in many other soothing herbal products. You can explore these on a hike using a collection pass.
Tip: One or two of the alpine hut owners are sure to let you in on a new insider tip regarding juices, ointments and herbal spreads!
In Search of Delight
Großarltal
When enjoying a leisurely hike in the Großarl Valley, 40 charming and cosy huts offer places to rest for keen walkers. They are drawn not only by the scent of flowering mountain meadows, the crystal-clear mountain lakes and the impressive mountain panorama of the Hohe Tauern. Above all, the tempting aromas wafting from the huts spur hikers on towards a delicious Brettljause.
In Ski amadé, enjoyment is the top priority. Bon appétit – against a uniquely beautiful natural backdrop!
Our Tip: Ski amadé ALL-IN Card Green
Experience a truly special summer in the mountains with the Summer Card
The Ski amadé ALL-IN Card Green gives you unlimited access to the 27 participating mountain railways and takes you to 114 hiking routes, 23 different cycle trails and 78 family activities in the mountains – including transport of sports equipment. You’ll also benefit from free Wi-Fi in Ski amadé and, thanks to the Ski amadé app, you’ll always know exactly what the operating status of the mountain railways is – and where you are at any given moment.
Our accommodation recommendations in Ski amadé
A perfect night’s sleep on holiday
Holiday fever is at its peak and the long-awaited holidays are finally just around the corner. But what about finding the right accommodation? Ski amadé has a huge range on offer: from family-friendly flats and cosy private rooms to homely bed and breakfasts and luxury hotels, there’s something for everyone. The hosts at Ski amadé are warm and welcoming and look forward to meeting their guests. So let’s get going and enjoy an unforgettable time in the Salzburg region and Styria!
