Cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing in Austria's largest ski association: In Ski amadé, you can expect over 700 kilometres of trails in five regions. Whether classic or skating, relaxed or sporty - here you'll find ideal conditions for your Nordic winter day.
Glide along the trails of Ski amadé
in Salzburg and Styria
Gliding along the extensive trails is not only a workout for every muscle in your body, it also helps reduce stress and clear your mind. It is therefore no surprise that this Nordic winter sport is becoming increasingly popular. The perfectly groomed trails lead and wind through the impressive mountain scenery of Styria and the Salzburg region.
In the midst of the spectacular backdrop of the Salzburger Sportwelt, Schladming-Dachstein, Gastein, Hochkönig and Grossarltal, you can enjoy wonderful gliding. The trail network offers plenty of choice for cross-country beginners, Nordic pros and skating fans alike.
Cross-country skiers can look forward to all this in Ski amadé
- a wide-ranging, snow-sure network of trails with over 700 kilometres
- five regions with perfectly groomed tracks
- expert advice at rental points and information offices
- comfortable infrastructure with lift facilities
- cross-country skiing courses for beginners and advanced skiers
- top cross-country accommodation specially tailored to the needs of cross-country skiers
Cross-country skiing in the Salzburger Sportwelt
Six towns, one cross-country experience
Cross-country skiers can expect 260 kilometres of groomed trails in six towns in the Salzburger Sportwelt. The 40 trails in total offer perfect conditions.
One of them, the 60-kilometre Tauern trail, connects all six towns. Spectacular views included!
Cross-country skiing in Schladming-Dachstein
Ramsau am Dachstein: centre of Nordic skiing
At the Ramsau am Dachstein cross-country skiing centre, there's something for everyone. 20 trail circuits with different levels of difficulty for beginners and pros, lengths of up to 30 km and varying altitudes leave nothing to be desired. With a total of 220 kilometres of trails, there is something for everyone. Many cosy places to stop right by the trails also treat you to culinary delights.
Tip: The Nordic centre not only offers a full-moon cross-country skiing experience, but also scores points with the high-altitude trail on the Rittisberg.
Gastein - a valley that opens up new ways
Winter sports away from the crowds
In the Gastein Valley, you can experience the sport on 40 kilometres of trails as varied as the landscape itself, making it the ideal open-air fitness studio. At the unique high plateau of Sportgastein at 1,500 metres, you can marvel at the 3,000-metre peaks of the national park. At the beginning of December, Sportgastein also hosts the spectacular prologue races of the Ski Classics for professionals and recreational racers. The Angertal features fairytale-like forest sections, and in Dorfgastein and Bad Hofgastein you can enjoy the valley's night-time tranquillity under floodlights.
On track at Hochkönig
Breathing in mountain air on the cross-country trails
Would you like to fit in a cross-country skiing session in the evening? Even at night, when the moon shines from the sky, cross-country skiers have access to a night trail at Hochkönig.
In the moonlight, you can then glide calmly through the two tracks. There are also high-altitude trails with a total length of 40 kilometres waiting for Nordic cross-country enthusiasts.
Cross-country skiing in Grossarltal
From classic cross-country skiing to skating
25 kilometres of groomed cross-country trails in Grossarl and Hüttschlag await keen cross-country skiers. In addition to classic cross-country skiing, experienced Nordic winter sports enthusiasts can also show off their skills on the skating trail. For sporty cross-country skiers, Grossarl offers a technically snow-covered loop of around 2 km to guarantee even more snow reliability.
Tip: On Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, night owls can enjoy a floodlit night trail in Hüttschlag, and on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays in Grossarl!
