© Hochkönig Tourismus GmbH
© Hochkönig Tourismus GmbH

Hiking in Ski amadé

Ski amadé Panorama

Best orientation with the panorama with all slopes and lifts in Ski amadé. Everything at a glance!
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On the peak of hiking emotions

Idyllic hiking landscape with countless possibilities

In summer, Ski amadé is immediately transformed into an idyllic walking area with a dizzying array of opportunities. The region's stunning beauty if wonderful to explore on foot in many areas.

Walking is good for body and soul. In Ski amadé, summit-hungry explorers have 1,500 kilometres of signposted hiking trails to choose from – from a leisurely family walk to a challenging alpine hiking tour. Intensely blue gentian flowers, moss-green meadows and dense forests line the trails. Here and there along the route, you’ll see a hut covered in wooden shingles. Rustic tree-trunk benches in front of windows decorated with colourful flowers invite you to sit down and take a break.

You’re looking for wonderful experiences in nature that span a total of five regions? With the Active Pass Ski amadé you can reach many viewpoints with little effort. You can put together your own route as you wish and your personal fitness.

Hiking holidays in Ski amadé

Experience more than 115 hiking routes in five regions

The soft burbling of a nearby brook, the gentle clanging of cowbells from the surrounding pastures and the chirping of birds all around – there could hardly be a better location for putting one foot in front of the other. Whether you’re a leisurely hiker, summiteer, explorer or excursionist – with or without your family and friends: The hiking resort of Ski amadé is immensely diverse in summer. What’s more, the summer lifts take mountain lovers comfortably to higher altitudes.

That’s how hiking enthusiasts can choose the perfect route for their level of skill and conditioning. Let’s not forget: scenic views at their best from the cable cars! 

  • 47 easy routes


    206 kilometers
    10,450 meters in altitude

  • 58 middle routes


    462 kilometers
    17,958 meters in altitude

  • 13 difficult routes


    161 kilometers
    11,672 meters in altitude

  • More options


    Themed hiking trails
    Hiking trails
    Tree trails
    Spring & water hikes

Spending time with your loved ones: family hikes

Salzburger Sportwelt

80 wooden telescopes that give you a better view of the stunning scenic surroundings at Salzburger Sportwelt await families on hiking holiday in Ski amadé.

The convenient hikers’ bus lets you shorten longer routes – for even more fun for family members of all ages.

© Mirja Geh

Summit joy in the Dachstein mountain range

Schladming-Dachstein

© photo-austria.com, Christine Höflehner

In Schladming-Dachstein, a scenic delight awaits you, regardless of whether you want to walk through green high valleys, follow one of the numerous spring or water hiking trails or climb the really big peaks. Hikers and real mountain enthusiasts who want to get up high will find the highest peaks in Ski amadé in the Schladming-Dachstein hiking region. 

So, let’s go – it’ll be an exceptional experience! 

Hiking for explorers

Gastein

600 kilometres of hiking trails lead to over 60 managed alpine pastures and to the highest grassy mountains in Europe, as well as directly into the Hohe Tauern National Park. Hikers can not only discover impressive natural landscapes here, but also the valley's rich mining history, two thermal spas and three culturally diverse towns.

Tip: The Gastein long-distance hiking trail "Gastein Trail": 75 kilometres and 4,643 metres of altitude difference in 6 daily stages.

© Gasteinertal Tourismus GmbH

For body and soul: herb hikes

Hochkönig

© Roland Haschka

From ribwort to arnica: You’re a true herb connoisseur, and you know about the different healing properties of the local flora? In the Hochkönig region, nature lovers will find countless regional plants during alpine summer.

Tip: Some of the hosts at the alpine huts and pastures will be happy to share their tips and tricks for teas, tinctures and ointments! 

On the scent of culinary pleasure

Grossarltal

While hiking through the Grossarl Valley, 40 charming and cosy huts provide the perfect locations for a break. Ambitious hikers aren’t just attracted by the lovely scent of blooming meadows, crystal-clear mountain lakes and impressive views of the Hohe Tauern range. It’s especially the heavenly scents that come wafting from the huts that’ll make them pick up their pace.

In Ski amadé, pleasure takes priority. Enjoy your meal – in a breathtaking setting! 

Our tip: Ski amadé ALL-IN Card Green

Experience a very special summer in the mountains with the new summer ticket and the 26 summer lifts in Ski amadé

The Ski amadé ALL-IN Card Green gives you the possibility of unlimited use of the 26 participating lifts and takes you to over 115 hiking routes, 24 different bike trails and to the 70 family attractions on the mountain and this includes transportation of sports equipment. In addition, you also profit from the free WIFI in Ski amadé and thanks to the mobile app “Ski amadé guide” you always stay informed about the exact operating status of the lifts, and what’s more you know exactly where you are.