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Cross-country skiing holiday in the Ausseerland Salzkammergut

Classic cross-country skiing & skating: Styria / Austria

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113.52 km Classic
113.52 km Skating

Cross-country skiing in the Ausseerland Salzkammergut

On a cross-country skiing holiday in Ausseerland Salzkammergut, immerse yourself in magical winter landscapes across Styria with over 200 kilometres of trails. Between Grundlsee, Loser, Tauplitzalm, and Blaa Alm, classic and skating routes of all levels await every skier. Snow is guaranteed from mid-November to the end of April - even on the magnificent high-altitude trail on the Tauplitzalm.

Highlights for your cross-country skiing holiday in the Ausseerland Salzkammergut

  • 200 km of trails for classic & skating - in the valley & on the mountain
  • High altitude trail on the Tauplitzalm up to 1,650 m
  • Floodlit trail in the Kulm cross-country skiing centre

Altitude of the trails: 660 - 1,650 m
Cross-country skiing season: mid-November - end of April
Trail ticket & prices: Day ticket € 12,-; 7-day ticket € 38,-

Variety of trails for beautiful Styrian skating

If you value panoramic views, quality and variety on your winter holiday, the Ausseerland Salzkammergut is the place to be. Over 200 km of cross-country ski trails await you between the Dachstein and Totem Gebirge mountains - awarded the Styrian cross-country ski trail seal of approval. Beginners and families will enjoy the flat trails around Bad Aussee, Grundlsee and Bad Mitterndorf, while the high-altitude trails on the Tauplitzalm offer a sporting challenge and an extra-long season from mid-November to the end of April. And with fantastic views. That's pure variety @Ausseerland.

Meanwhile, the Kulm cross-country skiing centre near Tauplitz impresses with all-round service: hire, snack bar, shower facilities and a floodlit trail twice a week. The varied trails make Ausseerland a top destination for classic cross-country skiers and skaters - and even national teams. Whether you prefer gliding along the Grundlsee lake or stopping off at the Blaa Alm - here you will find your personal winter happiness on narrow slats.

Kulm cross-country skiing centre

The Kulm cross-country skiing centre in Tauplitz offers the perfect infrastructure for beginners and pros: with hire, shower facilities, snack bar and its own ice rink. The floodlit trail is even open twice a week in the evening. Discover the central starting point for many of the most beautiful cross-country trails in Ausseerland!

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Hotels for your winter sports holiday in Ausseerland Salzkammergut

Enjoy the best cross-country skiing comfort in the specialised hotels in Ausseerland - with direct access to the trails, rental equipment, tour advice & gourmet cuisine for active winter days.

Snow-covered village with a traditional green building against a mountain backdrop
Cross-country skiing
Hotel Kogler
Bad Mitterndorf / Styria  (AT)
Bad Mitterndorf / Styria  (AT)

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Cross-country ski trails in the Ausseerland Salzkammergut

Over 200 kilometres of trails await you - from the lakeshore to the high-altitude trail at 1,650 m. Whether Blaa Alm, Grundlsee or Tauplitzalm: there's something for everyone here.

Classic:
0/113.52km groomed - 0/23 open
Skating:
0/113.52km groomed - 0/23 open
closed
Local trail - Tauplitz Ort
Medium
Elevation 879 - 938 m | Uphill 158 m
Classic
0 / 5.8km
Skating
0 / 5.8km
Ödensee trail
Easy
Elevation 766 - 785 m | Uphill 50 m
Classic
0 / 6.6km
Skating
0 / 6.6km

Total ascent: 25 metres

Sturzhahn trail - Tauplitzalm
Medium
Elevation 1600 - 1637 m | Uphill 96 m
Classic
0 / 5km
Skating
0 / 5km
Obersdorf trail
Medium
Elevation 787 - 824 m | Uphill 73 m
Classic
0 / 7.4km
Skating
0 / 7.4km

Total ascent: 30 metres

Freiberg trail - Tauplitz village
Easy
Elevation 924 - 972 m | Uphill 73 m
Classic
0 / 6.2km
Skating
0 / 6.2km
Sun trail 2
Easy
Elevation 722 - 758 m | Uphill 38 m
Classic
0 / 5km
Skating
0 / 5km
Blaa Alm - Rettenbach trail
Medium
Elevation 825 - 894 m | Uphill 69 m
Classic
0 / 3.96km
Skating
0 / 3.96km
Gößler Wiese - Toplitzsee trail
Easy
Elevation 709 - 785 m | Uphill 110 m
Classic
0 / 9.5km
Skating
0 / 9.5km
Sun trail 1
Easy
Elevation 722 - 732 m | Uphill 5 m
Classic
0 / 2.3km
Skating
0 / 2.3km
Loser Skiarena to the Blaa Alm
Easy
Elevation 856 - 897 m | Uphill 68 m
Classic
0 / 3.63km
Skating
0 / 3.63km
Artificial snow trail at Kulm
Easy
Classic
0 / 0.77km
Skating
0 / 0.77km
Blaa Alm round
Easy
Elevation 889 - 900 m
Classic
0 / 2.06km
Skating
0 / 2.06km
Pichlmoos trail
Easy
Elevation 767 - 782 m | Uphill 8 m
Classic
0 / 4.6km
Skating
0 / 4.6km

Total ascent: 20 metres

Kulm trail
Easy
Elevation 815 - 842 m | Uphill 27 m
Classic
0 / 5.6km
Skating
0 / 5.6km

Total ascent: 30 metres

Artificial snow trail in Neuhofen (opposite the Grimmingtherme)
Easy
Classic
0 / 1.5km
Skating
0 / 1.5km
Thermal trail
Medium
Elevation 770 - 816 m | Uphill 96 m
Classic
0 / 6.1km
Skating
0 / 6.1km

Total ascent: 45 metres

Knoppenmoos trail
Easy
Elevation 775 - 815 m | Uphill 72 m
Classic
0 / 4.7km
Skating
0 / 4.7km

Total ascent: 25 metres

Krungl trail
Easy
Elevation 816 - 843 m | Uphill 76 m
Classic
0 / 4.9km
Skating
0 / 4.9km

Total ascent: 50 metres

Connection Krungl
Medium
Elevation 802 - 832 m | Uphill 96 m
Classic
0 / 4.9km
Skating
0 / 4.9km

Total ascent: 75 metres

Panorama trail
Medium
Elevation 669 - 762 m | Uphill 217 m
Classic
0 / 7.8km
Skating
0 / 7.8km
Lärchwald trail - Tauplitzalm
Medium
Elevation 1594 - 1648 m | Uphill 40 m
Classic
0 / 6km
Skating
0 / 6km
Neuhofen cross-country ski trail
Easy
Elevation 780 - 816 m | Uphill 68 m
Classic
0 / 4.2km
Skating
0 / 4.2km

Total ascent: 45 metres

Sports trail
Difficult
Elevation 773 - 821 m | Uphill 80 m
Classic
0 / 5km
Skating
0 / 5km

Total ascent: 155 metres

Shop, rental and cross-country ski schools

Cross-country ski school - Cross-country ski coaching Nordic Step
Puchen 54
8992 Altaussee
Tel: +43 3622 71310
www.langlaufschule-nordicstep.com
Cross-country ski school

Ski school and ski hire Mount Action
Tauplitz 104
8982 Bad Mitterndorf
Tel: +43 3688 2737
www.mountaction.at
Cross-country ski school, rental

Ski school and ski hire Vasold
Tauplitz 51
8982 Bad Mitterndorf
Tel: +43 3688 2137
www.skischule-vasold.at
Cross-country ski school, rental

Haim Ski School
Lichtersberg 83
8992 Altaussee
Tel: +43 3622 71948
www.skischule-haim.at
Cross-country ski school, rental, shop

Ski hire Bad Mitterndorf
Bad Mitterndorf 293
8983 Bad Mitterndorf
Tel: +43 3623 2666
www.skiverleih-badmitterndorf.at
Rental

Ski hire Pürcher
Bad Mitterndorf 400
8983 Bad Mitterndorf
Tel: +43 3623 2229
www.skiverleih.at
Rental

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FAQs about cross-country skiing holidays in Ausseerland-Salzkammergut

What makes cross-country skiing in the Ausseerland-Salzkammergut region so special?

The Ausseerland region links cross-country trails between lakes and mountain villages with high-altitude cross-country skiing on the Tauplitzalm. Bad Mitterndorf, Altaussee, Grundlsee and Tauplitz offer a variety of areas for leisure, training, classic-style and skating.

Which sub-region of the Ausseerland is best suited to my cross-country skiing style?

Bad Mitterndorf offers a variety of cross-country trails in the valley, Grundlsee has peaceful, leisurely trails, and Altaussee has routes with guaranteed snow leading towards the Blaa Alm. Competitive cross-country skiers will find more challenging high-altitude trails and ideal training conditions on the Tauplitzalm.

Which cross-country ski trails are suitable for beginners and leisure skiers?

The flatter cross-country trails around Bad Aussee and Bad Mitterndorf are particularly suitable for beginners. In Gößl am Grundlsee, an easily accessible trail winds through gently undulating terrain with views of the Tote Gebirge.

Where in the Ausseerland region can I find cross-country ski trails with particularly reliable snow cover?

The Tauplitzalm offers cross-country trails at an altitude of around 1,600 metres and is also used by competitive athletes. The area around the Blaa Alm near Altaussee also enjoys reliable snow cover; thanks to its location, it often offers good conditions for long periods.

Do I need a cross-country skiing pass in the Ausseerland-Salzkammergut region?

A valid cross-country skiing pass is required for Bad Mitterndorf, Tauplitz and the Tauplitzalm. The cross-country trails in Altaussee, Bad Aussee and Grundlsee, on the other hand, can be used free of charge. You should check the current prices and terms and conditions in advance.

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Cross-country skiing holiday in the Ausseerland Salzkammergut

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8990 Bad Aussee | Austria
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