Cross-country skiing holiday in Schladming-Dachstein
Classic cross-country skiing & skating: Styria / Austria
Cross-country skiing in Schladming-Dachstein
The world’s elite have battled for world championship titles here! The Schladming-Dachstein region is rightfully known as one of Styria's premier cross-country skiing destinations. Ramsau am Dachstein, situated on a sunny high plateau at the foot of the Dachstein massif, offers 240 kilometres of trails that provide exhilarating high-altitude skiing up to 2,700 metres above sea level. From glacier runs and the state-of-the-art cross-country stadium to floodlit night trails, Schladming-Dachstein delivers the highest Nordic quality and unmatched variety for every cross-country enthusiast.
Highlights for your cross-country skiing holiday in Schladming-Dachstein
- 240 km of trails with classic and skating tracks
- Night trail & high-altitude trails up to 2,700 m
- Cross-country stadium, biathlon centre & glacier trails
Altitude of the trails: 1,000 - 2,700 m
Cross-country skiing season: mid-November - end of March
Trail ticket & prices: Day ticket € 20.00 (more info)
Cross-country skiing with glacier view and night trail
Cross-country skiing adventures with panoramic views of the impressive Dachstein massif await you in Schladming-Dachstein. Ramsau am Dachstein is considered THE centre of Nordic skiing in Styria - with over 240 km of groomed trails, a professional cross-country stadium, biathlon facilities, cross-country skiing schools and a varied network of trails for all levels. And don't worry: you always have a breathtaking view of the Dachstein massif here. And everywhere. And all around.
The Rittisberg 1500 high-altitude trail with panoramic views is a special experience - as are the glacier trails at over 2,600 metres above sea level! The season starts up here in autumn. Night owls do their laps on the daily floodlit night trail; culinary fans can sample Styrian specialities at mountain huts along the trails. But folk cross-country skiing events and full moon tours also make for varied winter days.
Night trail Ramsau
When the sun goes down in Ramsau, the evening cross-country magic begins: the floodlit night trail at the cross-country stadium is open daily from 17:00 to 21:00 and offers perfect training conditions under the starry sky - wildly romantic, especially under a full moon. A highlight for all those who can never get enough!
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Hotels for your winter sports holiday in Schladming-Dachstein
Find your perfect cross-country skiing hotel in Schladming-Dachstein: right on the trail, with hire, course offers and culinary pampering moments after your day of cross-country skiing.
Cross-country ski trails in Schladming-Dachstein
Around 240 kilometres of trails await you from the valley to the glacier: classic & skating, groomed daily - including night trails, biathlon trails & high-altitude trails up to 2,700 m.
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Events
From cross-country skiing races and biathlon to atmospheric winter festivals: you shouldn't miss out on these events!
One of the biggest sporting events in Pillerseetal
The world's best Nordic all-rounders will once again meet in Ramsau am Dachstein this winter.
From 9 to 11 January 2026, the Ramsau Plateau will once again be all about cross-country skiing.
The DACHSTEINLAUF takes up the idea of cross-country skiing in Ramsau am Dachstein and motivates all sports enthusiasts to become part of this unique event.
Cross-country skiing holiday in Schladming-Dachstein
8970 Schladming | Austria
