The outdoor sport not only taxes all muscles in the body, it also reduces stress and clears your head. So, it’s not surprising that this Nordic winter sport is becoming increasingly popular. Especially on the perfectly groomed trails that are winding through the impressive mountain scenery of Styria and the Salzburger Land region.
The spectacular settings of Salzburger Sportwelt, Schladming-Dachstein, Gastein, the Hochkönig and the Grossarl Valley are perfect for gliding on two boards. Cross-country skiing rookies as well as Nordic pros and skating fans have plenty of options to choose from thanks to the extensive network of trails.
- an extensive network of trails with guaranteed snow, spanning a total of 714 kilometers
- five regions with perfectly groomed trails
- expert advice at rental shops and information centres
- a convenient infrastructure with lift facilities
- lessons for beginners and advanced cross-country skiers
- great accommodation options geared to the needs and wishes of cross-country skiers
260 kilometres of cross-country ski fun at six resorts – that’s what awaits winter sports enthusiasts at Salzburger Sportwelt. A total of 40 trails offer perfect conditions.
One of them – the Tauernloipe trail with a length of 60 kilometres – connects all six resorts. Spectacular views included!
In the cross-country skiing centre Ramsau am Dachstein there is something for everyone. 20 cross-country skiing circuits with different levels of difficulty for beginners and pros, lengths (up to 30 km) and altitudes leave nothing to be desired. With a total of 220 kilometres of trails, there is something for everyone. Many cosy refreshment stops directly on the trails will also spoil you with culinary delights.
Tip: The Nordic centre not only offers a full moon cross-country skiing experience, but also scores with a high-altitude trail on the Rittisberg.
In the Gastein Valley you can experience the sport on 40 kilometres of cross-country ski trails as varied as the landscape itself, the ideal outdoor fitness studio. On 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 popular skiers. The Angertal has fairytale forest passages in store and in Dorfgastein and Bad Hofgastein you can enjoy the idyllic valley at night by floodlight.
You’d like to have a little cross-country skiing session in the evening? At night when the moon illuminates the nighttime trail, cross-country skiers can glide over the two tracks on the Hochkönig. What’s more, there are also high-altitude trails with a total length of 40 kilometres specifically for the Nordic sport.
25 kilometres of groomed cross-country pleasure await skiers in Grossarl and Hüttschlag. Alongside classic cross-country skiing, experienced Nordic winter athletes demonstrate their skills on a skating track. For sporty cross-country skiers, a circuit of approx. 2 km is technically snow-covered in Grossarl to guarantee even more snow safety.
Tip: On Tuesdays, Thursday and Fridays, night owls can get excited about the floodlit nighttime trail in Hüttschlag and on Monday, Wednesday and Friday in Großarltal!
