Winter & Snowshoe Hiking

Footprints lead to snow-covered alpine huts below Dachstein mountains in wintry alpine landscape | © Mathäus Gartner

    Gentle winter sports in Austria's largest ski association

    Do you know that feeling? When the air is freezing cold and small clouds rise in front of your face with every breath, winter shows its full strength. A thick blanket of snow covers alpine pastures, paths and ski slopes. Snow crunches under your steps while the sun warms you from above.

    Perfect conditions for a snowshoe hike after a great day of skiing in Ski amadé.

    The extensive route network in the five regions takes you step by step through snowy landscapes in Salzburg and Styria. A peaceful, varied alternative to skiing and snowboarding – ideal for anyone who wants to experience winter away from the slopes.

    As soon as the snowshoes are strapped on, deep snow becomes the trail. You sink in hardly at all and move safely through the winter mountain world. This lets you enjoy the silence, let your gaze wander and recharge your energy.

    Let go, take a deep breath and let your thoughts wander.

    Your personal snowshoe experience in Ski amadé

    Switch off your mind, breathe in fresh air: that is at least the basic idea when keen snowshoe hikers trudge through untouched natural scenery. An ideal sport for clearing your mind and breathing the fresh mountain air deep into your lungs. 

    There are five regions to explore on two feet: from the Salzburg Sport World to Schladming-Dachstein, Gastein, Hochkönig and Grossarltal. In each region, inviting snowshoe tours await active winter sports enthusiasts. 

    Whether at the Loosbühelalm in Grossarl at 1,769 meters, in Filzmoos, in Flachau or in Gastein: the snowshoe tours are open and accessible to everyone. Don’t have the right equipment? In every village and sports rental shop, you can rent snowshoes.

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

    The most beautiful snowshoe tours …

    … await you in the 12 Peaks Ski Region: 18 trails draw snowshoe hikers back to beautiful Salzburger Land year after year. Whether on a guided tour or on your own: trekking through deep snow is definitely a real highlight. 

    … await you in the Schladming-Dachstein region: whether in the lower valley, the upper valley or towards Rossfeld, you make your way through the sparkling winter landscape along toboggan runs or across open terrain. Your constant companions: the sun and a smile on your face. 

    … await you in Gastein: 18 different routes covering a total of 60 kilometres. From Elisabethpromenade to the Stubnerkogel mountain station and the snowshoe trail in Dorfgastein, there is something for everyone. 

    … await you on the Hochkönig: a snowshoe nature trail leads winter hikers through the winter wonderland at Hochkönig together with a guide. 

    … await you in Grossarltal: become one with nature and walk with snowshoes and telescopic poles through the deeply snow-covered winter landscape - past bizarre snow-dusted trees and again and again impressive views. You may even spot a shy deer here and there. Tip: Move through nature attentively and with open eyes. Avoid wildlife feeding areas and pay attention to the signs of “Respect your limits”! Guided snowshoe hikes as part of the offer from www.berg-gesund.at – free of charge for guests of Berg-Gesund member businesses.