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! 

Built in 2010 according to plans by Kuehn Malvezzi, it is located right next to the meadows where the horses of the Wetzlgut graze in summer, hence the name »Rossalm«. We fulfill our wish to cook “everyone’s favorite dish” with a fine selection of seasonal delicacies with regionally sustainably produced basic products.

In winter we serve Austrian delicacies for lunch. In the evening we will be happy to spoil you with a candle light dinner! The Rossalm is excellent with a fork in the Falstaff! And thanks to our guests, we have received the "Certificate of Excellence 2016" from TripAdvisor through numerous positive reviews. We would like to thank all guests who have made us this success!

We are inviting you to enjoy our sunny terrace with musical entertainment. We offer table service throughout the cottage and love to spoil our guests with local delicacies and excellent wine.

 

The Sautrog Alm, the quaintest hut on the Reiteralm, is located directly on slope 1a (old valley run) to the Silver-Jet gondola.

In winter, when the cold mountain air of the Schladminger Tauern whips across your face outside, the smell of homemade Kaiserschmarren wafting over from the Schafalm lures you inside the cozy hut. The friendly staff there do their part to guarantee a perfect break before your next run down the Planai. In the winter months, the Schafalm is also home to a number of woolly four-legged creatures, "Valais blacknose sheep" who spend the winter in the adjacent barn (which you are also invited to peek inside), before returning to the lush green alpine meadows of the Planai in summer. An absolute highlight at the Schafalm, especially for younger guests.

Schirmbar Golden Jet

Cozy restaurant with service directly at the parking area of the gondola Karbachalm.

Die Planai-Schirmbar am Golden Jet liegt direkt zwischen der Skischaukel Planai und Hochwurzen. Perfekt gelegen für den kurzen Einkehrschwung als Pause oder für den gemeinsamen Abschluss-Schwung nach einem gelungenen Skitag.

The Thomaselli umbrella bar is located directly at the valley station of the Dorfgastein mountain railways. Enjoy the afternoon on the sun terrace! The restaurant offers delicious Austrian specialties!

Die Schladminger Hütte liegt auf 1830 m direkt neben der Planaibahn-Bergstation, ist ein gemütliches Bergrestaurant mit Tradition, Hüttenflair und Gastfreundlichkeit. Unsere Sonnenterrasse lädt Dich im Winter wie auch im Sommer ein, das herrliche Panorama zu genießen. Die Gustostückerl sind seit Jahrzehnten unsere „Urigen Hüttenschmankerln“, besonders der hausgemachte Apfel oder Topfenstrudel, sowie der begehrte „KAISERSCHMARRN“ nach Omas Rezept.

Schluckspecht

Oberdorf 20, 5761 Maria Alm

Enjoy traditional, hearty Styrian delicacies. Our staff is happy to take care of your kids' preferences.

Recommendations

  • Chanterelle sauce with bread dumpling 
  • Garlic soup served in a bread bowl
  • 'Bauernschmaus' (Farmer's feast)
  • Venison goulash
  • We use produce from our own farm and woods (venison).
  • Typcal hut-drink: homemade 'Zirbenschnapserl', homemade nut-schnaps


Indulgence & Culinary delights in Almwelt Austria

Specialities from the region enhance your holiday

We have made it our business to offer you a selection of dishes that are in the tradition of Austrian cuisine, but are also internationally inspired. We source our meat from Austria, marked with the AMA quality seal, and the eggs from happy hens raised on the ground. Dairy products come from our region, apples from Styria and vegetables from Austrian farmers. Let our restaurant team accompany you, who will also be happy to help you with your choice of drinks and wines.

Ski & Wine Enjoyment Eeek from 9th to 16th March, 2024

  • Alpine culinary partner with Richard Rauch
  • Homemade sausages
  • Game dishes from our own hunting grounds
  • Styrian specialities
  • Handmade yeast dumplings
  • Schnepf'n Alm Kaiserschmarrn pancakes

Served with Austrian quality wines and a marvellous view of the surrounding snow-covered mountains from our sun terrace.

The Schoarlhütte is located in the middle of the "World Cup Downhill". It offers a wonderful view of the Dachstein massif and is one of the alpine ski huts on the Hauser Kaibling.

At the Schoarlhütte, a good mood and a great atmosphere are very important – the landlords take care of that personally. Whether on the sheltered sun terrace, on the nail stick or in the rustic hut, everyone will find their place here.

Recommendation

  • Alm-coffee wit Alm-raunggerln (sweet dish),
  • Styrian 'Wurzelfleisch' (boiled beef) with vegetables and potatoes
  • Potato-soup-pot with garlic bread
  • Typical hut-drink: "Geiler Hirsch"

Talstation Spacejet 1

Directly at the mountain station Papageno.

Whether mountain holidays, celebrations and wedding on the pasture or a stopover while skiing or hiking – Nestled in the picturesque mountains of the Salzburg region at 1,750 meters above sea level you experience with us on the Schüttalm in Kleinarl moments special. Located directly on the ski slopes you can start your holiday with us before anyone else to skiing and enjoy afterwards convivial Après ski. In summer, the scenic hiking area of the Salzburg mountains is right at your feet. 

Especially dear is our personal concern for our guests to you amadé an unforgettable skiing holiday in ski or to put hiking holiday in Kleinarl. Quaint, family, genuine and from the first moment in harmony with nature – that's a holiday on the Schüttalm in Salzburg.
 

Ski & Wine Enjoyment Week with the Highest Farmers' Market in the Alps from 9th to 16th March, 2024

From 9th to 16th March, 2024 you can taste and buy delicious products from local manufacturers at the market stall on the Schüttalm.

13th of March, 2024
Tasting of various organic wines

Farmers' market with surprise tastings – We'd love to surprise you with the best from the region
► We also bake our own bread for our guests this week
► In addition, we will adapt our menu throughout the week to the theme of enjoyment, regional and original
► Make all kinds of spreads
► Also offer regional honey
► House sausages and a wide variety of organic cheeses from the valley
► Macrame
► and much more…

The Naturfreunde-Schutzhaus Kaiblingalm lies at 1778 metres above sea level, in the midst of a nature jewel. The stone pine trees, the mountain pines, the small, hidden away lakes, and the bowls give our "Alm" its unique character. Here, in the Kaiblingalm area, you can simply sit back and unwind.

In winter, we try to pass on to our guests some of this piece and quiet by not turning on loud music in our dining rooms and on the terrace. Naturally we would like our visitors to enjoy good food and drink, that we prepare for you with care. Traditional, hearty local dishes will be a pleasurable culinary experience. To prepare the dishes, we use mainly local produce which we get directly at the producers. As to coffee and tea, we purchase the free-trade alternative.

Overnight stay at the Kaiblingalm

Do you remember how dark a night can be, how a sky full of stars looks like? Far away from disturbing advertising lights, you can experience this particular view from here. Away form the busy world, there is not much noise in our valley basin.

Recommendation

  • Cheese dumpling soup
  • Vegetable soup
  • Potato goulash
  • Lentil stey
  • Ribs with cabbage salad
  • Apple and cheese strudel.

Tip

At our place, you can enjoy nature to its fullest – no music on the terrace!