Snowshoe hiker walks through a light forest deep in snow | © Gasteinertal Tourismus GmbH
Snowshoe hiker walks through a light forest deep in snow | © Gasteinertal Tourismus GmbH

Ski amadé

Snowshoeing

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A gentle winter sport at austria's greatest ski paradise

Are you familiar with the following situation? The air is freezing cold, and with every exhale a little cloud forms in front of your face – that’s when winter shows its true colours. A thick blanket of snow covers the mountain pastures and slopes.
The snow gently crunches underneath your feet and the sun is shining from the sky. Perfect conditions for a snowshoe hike after an eventful ski day in the wondrous world of Ski amadé! 

The route network branching out in all directions at the five regions lets you enter a breathtaking alpine setting that will have you in awe. What an amazing alternative to skiing or snowboarding! With snowshoes strapped to your feet, you’ll head out into the powder snow. Because once you’ve put them on, there’s no holding back in the snow! Time to explore the mountains of Styria and the Salzburger Land region step by step. 

Let go, relax and let your mind wander!

Your snowshoe experience in ski amadé

Brain: off; fresh air: in! That’s one of best experiences when ambitious snowshoe hikers wade through pristine natural landscapes. It’s the perfect sport to clear your head and fill your lungs with fresh mountain air. 

A total of five regions can be explored on foot: from the Salzburger Sportwelt to Schladming-Dachstein, Gastein, the Hochkönig and Grossarl Valley. And at every resort, beautiful snowshoe routes await winter sports enthusiasts. 

On the Loosbühelalm  in Grossarl at 1,769 metres above sea level, in Filzmoos, in Flachau or in Gastein: The snowshoe routes are accessible for everyone. You don’t have the right equipment at hand? There are sports rentals  at every village where you can rent your snowshoes.

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

The most beautiful snowshoe routes …

… await you in the Salzburger Sportwelt: Ten routes have snowshoe hikers flocking to the beautiful Salzburger Land region every year. As a participant of a guided tour or on your own: Walking through the powder snow is an absolute highlight either way.

… await you in Schladming-Dachstein: In the Untertal, in the Obertal or towards the Rossfeld: You can hike over the glistening snow cover on the routes along the toboggan runs or cross-country. Your constant companions: the sun and a smile on your face. 

… await you in Gastein: 18 different routes with a total of 60 kilometres: From the Elisabeth Promenade to the mountain station on the Stubnerkogel and the snowshoe trail in Dorfgastein, you can choose from a number of exciting options. 

… await you in the Hochkönig region: The educational snowshoe trail leads winter hikers through a winter wonderland on the Hochkönig – accompanied by a guide. 

… await you in Grossarltal: Equipped with snowshoes and poles, you’ll be hiking past snow-covered trees, bizarre looking rock formations, and you just might see a deer. Tip: Keep your eyes peeled during your hike through nature! 

Quellbodenhütte

Reiteralmhütte

Preunegg 52, 8973 Schladming
Die Quellbodenhütte war ursprünglich ein altes Bauernhaus in der Forstau und wurde 1995 als Skihütte hier wieder aufgebaut. In den zwei Bauernstuben mit Kachelofen soll sich jeder wohl fühlen und es sich gemütlich machen. Wenn Du nach einer deftigen Suppenschüssel oder einem Krapfen mit echtem Steirerkäse oder Honig gestärkt bist, kannst Du auf unserer Terrasse bei einer Tasse Kaffee das wunderschöne Panorama des Dachsteinmassivs genießen.

At the Rossbrand high-altitude trail.

At the Rauchkopfhütte our guests can enjoy a range of traditional Austrian and international home-made dishes served in a cosy alpine environment, boasting with character. The atmosphere is enhanced by wonderful views of the mountains from all corners, rustic interiors, occasional live music and winter sports on television. We take pride in our food and service, and do our best to ensure that our guests have a nice and comfortable stay.

Rauchkopfhütte offers inside tables, a bar, a wintergarden and three other outdoor terraces where our guests can eat, drink, relax, socialise and enjoy the sun shine with magnificent views. Our indoor restaurant and wintergarden have captured the traditional Austrian alpine atmosphere. They have tables which are protected from the wind and the cold, whereas the wintergarden has a hydraulic glass roof which opens up to convert it into an additional outside space, ideal when it is sunny but maybe a bit windy. The outdoor terraces have tables, comfortable sun beds and beach chairs which can be used for drinking and relaxing in the sun.

Our wintergarden is dedicated to non-smokers, but smoking is allowed at the bar. Rauchkopfhütte is also ideal for non-skiers who want to enjoy the food, panorama and sun shine, within easy reach from the ski-lift.

Mitten auf der Skipiste. Sonnenterrasse mit Liegestühlen und köstliche Schmankerl laden zum Verweilen ein.

Reiterhütte

5632 Dorfgastein

The hut is located directly at the middle station. Good food and drink, home cooking, rustic interior panorama and beautiful terrace.


The Reitlehenalm is located in a wonderful secluded location at 1,280 m directly on the ski slope in the ski area monte popolo in Eben in Salzburgerland. Enjoy our regional cuisine, best drinks and the incomparable view into the valley - the sun terrace of the Reitlehenalm and our Panorama Lounge offer the perfect setting for your chill-out time.

TIP: Art on the mountain, gallery "Liebmalerei" by the artist Johanna Schneider (boss) open daily.
 

Ski & Wine Enjoyment Week from 09 to 16 March, 2024


Saturday, 16 March 2024
Wine tasting with winemaker Agnes Mantler from the Mantlerhof winery in Kremstal
 

Direkt neben der Schlossalmbahn Talstation.
Direkt im Bergstationsgebäude der Schlossalmbahn. Sitzplätze Indoor/Outdoor: 280/300
 The top station of a cable car from above, with skiers next to it, surrounded by snow-covered mountains.

Restaurant Weitblick

Nassfeld 3, 5645 Bad Gastein

Our restaurant is located right next to the entrance of Highliner I Flachauwinkl - Zauchensee and to the ski bus stop with connection to the lifts to Kleinarl. Therefore, the 's' Ofentürl "offers a perfect culinary Ski stopover.

The Hotel Pariente is located directly on the piste in the Hochwurzen ski area and is therefore the ideal stopover for skiers to rest and recharge their batteries in our restaurant with sun terrace. Unbuckle your skis on our doorstep and enjoy the benefits of our à la carte restaurant. We score with seasonal and regional dishes. 

Open during the winter season! 

The Restaurant is located next to the mid station of Goldbergbahn. 

Die gemütliche Hütte direkt bei der Talstation 6er Fastenberg. Bei uns werdet Ihr bestens versorgt mit allem was das Herz begehrt. Bei Drinks & Snacks für Groß und Klein und gemütlicher Musik könnt Ihr Eure Seele baumeln, oder den Tag beim Apres-Ski ausklingen lassen.
Bergstadtion Rittisberg
Talstation Rittislift

On the sun terrace, you will find the après-ski bar Erlebniswelt, with breathtaking views of the Dachstein massif.

The daily "Hasenstall" - "Après Ski Party - NON STOP" - provides a holiday feeling, carefree conviviality and unforgettable hours!

with heated and roofed beer garden

neben Talstation Roßfeldlift