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

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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: Become one with nature and walk with snowshoes and telescopic poles through the snow-covered winter landscape - past bizarre snow-dusted trees and impressive views. You might spot a shy deer here and there. Tip: Be vigilant and keep your eyes open when walking through nature. Avoid feeding game and pay attention to the ‘Respect your limits’ signs! Guided snowshoe hikes as part of the offer from www.berg-gesund.at - free of charge for guests of Berg-Gesund member businesses.

...in every respect! In summer, the Gabühelhütte is a worthwhile destination for many hikers and mountain bikers and in winter it is a meeting place for skiers, winter hikers and ski tourers, as the rustic hut is only 200 meters below the Gabühelbahn mountain station. We also warmly welcome bus and smaller wedding parties!

You will be spoiled at the Gabühelhütte in the Hochkönig region, especially with Pinzgau specialties, because the "farmer's donuts" made by the landlady Klara are known far beyond the borders. But also a hearty snack, cranberry dumplings, cheese dumplings or a grill plate can be found on the extensive menu.
 

Highest Farmer's market in the Alps from 15th to 22nd March, 2025

From 15th to 22nd March, 2025 you can taste many delicious products from our local producer at the Gabühelhütte and of course you are welcome to buy them.

16th March, 2025
Folk music ski hut roas with live music from the Oberstatt Zwoagsong

  • Bacon
  • Sausage
  • Cheese
  • Felt and knitted things
Nähe Bergstation Galsterbergalmlift

The Gamskogelhütte is one of the cosiest mountain restaurants with self-service in Zauchensee. This is where skiers and snowboarders also connoisseurs who go up with the comfortable 6-seater chairlift Gamskogel and leave again carrying down.

At 1900 m above sea level are waiting not only the large sun terrace and offers panoramic views, but also Pongauer specialties and international cuisine.

Die urige Garnhofhütte liegt auf 1350 m direkt im Herzen von Zauchensee. Als eine der ersten Almhütten steht Sie seit über 200 Jahren mitten in unserem schönen Skigebiet. 

Die Gasselhöh´ Hütte liegt auf 1750m und es gibt sie seit 1973 – und genau so lang kommen Gäste aus Nah und Fern und gehen als Freunde.

Your restaurant in Bad Hofgastein: The Gastein Alm

‘Griaß Di’ ... is the motto for young and old in our Gastein Alm in Bad Hofgastein, the meeting place for locals and guests. A casual restaurant with the motto ‘modern, fresh, inviting, cosy, informal,...’. Fresh products from the region, simply well prepared - from crispy fried chicken, great pan-fried dishes, freshly caught trout, crunchy salads to the much-loved pizzas. With the unique flair of the Gastein Alm, in the Rauchkuchl for smokers and in the new Herzerlstube for smaller groups, life is simply good. A cosy atmosphere for a good meal, a nice evening or simply a drink at the bar.

‘Natural, fresh and high-quality’ ... these keywords describe the philosophy of our cuisine. Gastein specialities, Austrian classics but also modern, light dishes are freshly prepared for you using high-quality ingredients. The Gastein Alm is open daily from 11.30 am to 10.30 pm. (Hot meals from 12:00 to 21:30) Every Wednesday we have a day off.

Festalm  We know how to celebrate properly!
Our Festalm is the ideal venue for your event. Weddings, family celebrations, concerts, cabarets, exhibitions, theatre performances, flea markets, shows, parties ... We offer various seating arrangements, a large stage with professional technology, bookable with or without catering.

Kleinarl – Champion Shuttle Bergstation

Unser Berggasthof liegt auf 1.320 m Höhe, mit einzigartigen Panoramablick und direkt an der Piste Planai/ West (6) und Bergstation Golden-Jet (8er-Gondel). Wir bieten auch Übernachtungen für bis zu 35 Personen an. Von unserer Sonnenterrasse geht es weiter zur FISAbfahrt Schladming, zur 3er und 6er Sesselbahn sowie zur Mittelstation Golden-Jet. Mit steirischer Küche, verwöhnen wir unsere Gäste in unserer urigen Stube, gemütlichen Bar und unserer Sonnenterrasse.

The ski lift right outside the front door you are here already in the middle, in one of the finest family ski resorts in Austria, the ski area Hochkönig, Maria Alm.
We pamper you from the good Salzburg cuisine.

If the enjoyment and rest and relaxation factor are as high as the mountains in the Hochkönig area then you are at the Hotel Handlerhof in Maria Alm. A wonderful place offering everything that makes a holiday unforgettable.

Lively hospitality and a family atmosphere are only two of the reasons guests at the Hotel Handlerhof return again and again to spend their holidays in this beautiful place. Enjoy a sense of wellbeing at the Handlerhof, relax and enjoy the most beautiful days of the year to the full.

In our restaurant you can choose from dishes of slight fare as well as from traditional austrian dishes.

Our well-known cuisine offers a great variety of local and international delicacies.
 

Our house is located quiet and in a sunny location
at the valley station of the 8 Königslehenbahn in Radstadt.
Also at the 6 km long toboggan run Königslehen and the Tauern cross-country trail. Ski school and ski rental directly in front of the house.

We are a family-run business, the needs of our guests is our priority. For us it is important that the guests come as a guest and leave as friends.