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Ski tours in Austria

Explore Austria's wintry mountain world on ski tours - safe routes, snow-covered slopes and breathtaking views await you.

Five people hiking uphill on snowy mountain with clear blue sky
TVB Großarltal / Peter Maier
Grossarl Valley

Quiet winter landscape, rustic mountain pastures & safe checkpoints: In Grossarltal, the ski touring dream becomes a pure nature experience on 17 routes.

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Skier ascending snowy mountain with panoramic valley view in background
Martin Hoffmann
Nassfeld-Pressegger See | Lesachtal | Weissensee

Pleasurable ascents & spectacular descents: ski tours in the south of Carinthia offer variety, solitude & wonderful winter freedom.

Ski touring
Three people snowshoe hiking with snowy mountains and cabin in background
Skischule Exklusiv - Filzmoos Tourismus
Filzmoos

From bed straight onto the slopes: In Filzmoos, ski tours start right in the village - with options for beginners, pros and everyone in between.

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Snow-covered mountains and valleys under clear blue sky
Tennengau

From the Lammertal to the Gosaukamm - experience ski tours full of tranquillity, panoramic views and powder snow in the heart of the Tennengau region.

Ski touring
Four hikers ascending snowy slope below snow-covered mountain and clear blue sky
Andreas Kleinwächter
Mallnitz

From the Häusleralm to the Säuleck - Mallnitz is your ski touring hotspot in Carinthia with 20 tours, pure powder snow & panoramic views.

Ski touring
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Michael Koenigshofer
Murtal

23 ski tours between Hohentauern and the Seetal Alps offer winter adventures for beginners and experienced ski tourers alike.

Ski touring
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TVB Paznaun-Ischgl - Stefan Kürzi
Paznaun - Ischgl/Galtür

Ski touring bliss in Tyrol: In Paznaun - Ischgl/Galtür, powder snow, panoramic views & tours of all levels of difficulty await you.

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Kreuzkogel (2,109 m)
Murtal / Styria  (AT)
Murtal / Styria  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
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Via the Schwabergerhütte to the Kreuzkogel: a challenging ski tour with magnificent panoramic views.

Starting point
Bichler Car Park
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
2:44 hr./hrs.
Length
13.9 km
Altitude
867 m
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Radeckscharte (2,874 m)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
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Outdooractive

The classic freeride tour from the Ankogel ski area. The highlight is the descent—a perfect 1,000-metre slope!

Starting point
Car park of the Ankogel ski area (1,275 m) or summit station of the Ankogel ski area (2,625 m)
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1:15 hr./hrs.
Length
11.8 km
Altitude
300 m
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Filzmooshörndl (2,189 m)
Grossarl Valley / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Grossarl Valley / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
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This very scenic ski tour is suitable for both beginners and experienced ski tourers alike.

Starting point
Grundlehen car park
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
4:00 hr./hrs.
Length
11.1 km
Altitude
1170 m
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Kreuzkarschneid (1,817 m)
Murtal / Styria  (AT)
Murtal / Styria  (AT)
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A little gem in the Triebental: a beginner’s ski tour through woods, meadows and gentle slopes.

Starting point
Braun Farm
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2:30 hr./hrs.
Length
6.6 km
Altitude
715 m
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Hohe Warte (2,780 m)
Nassfeld-Pressegger See | Lesachtal | Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)
Nassfeld-Pressegger See | Lesachtal | Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
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Outdooractive

The Hohe Warte, the highest peak in the Carnic Alps, promises unforgettable ski adventures when conditions are favourable.

Starting point
Plöckenpass road, turn-off into Val Grande (1,107 m)
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
6:00 hr./hrs.
Length
8.5 km
Altitude
1800 m
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Rosenkogel (1,917 m)
Murtal / Styria  (AT)
Murtal / Styria  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
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Rosenkogel: an easy ski tour with stunning views – ideal for beginners and those looking to take their time and enjoy the scenery.

Starting point
Sommertörl winter car park
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
2:21 hr./hrs.
Length
9.9 km
Altitude
650 m
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Zirbitzkogel (2,394 m)
Murtal / Styria  (AT)
Murtal / Styria  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
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To the Zirbitzkogel: skiing to the highest peak in the Seetal Alps – with magnificent panoramic views.

Starting point
Sabathy Alpine Inn
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3:00 hr./hrs.
Length
8.6 km
Altitude
770 m
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Bachlalm (1,489 m)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
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A beautiful ski tour at the foot of the Dachstein’s southern faces.

Starting point
Dachsteinruhe car park
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1:09 hr./hrs.
Length
2.83 km
Altitude
384 m
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Schöderhorn (2,475 m)
Grossarl Valley / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Grossarl Valley / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
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A stunning ski tour to the Schöderhorn, offering incredible descents as a reward. 

Starting point
Car park at the end of the valley (1,043 m)
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
6:00 hr./hrs.
Length
11.1 km
Altitude
1430 m
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Rossbrand (1,585 m)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
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Hiking map showing route from Filzmoos to Moserscharte in mountainous area

This tour is perfect if snow conditions require descending groomed pistes and you prefer a quiet forest ascent.

Starting point
Papagenobahn car park in the centre of Filzmoos
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
1:35 hr./hrs.
Length
3.58 km
Altitude
539 m
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Sixpack (1,349 m)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
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An easy beginners' ski tour in Filzmoos, following the edge of the piste to the Schwaigalm.

Starting point
Sixpack Mooslehen car park, at the sports field car park (opposite sixpack Mooslehen)
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
0:55 hr./hrs.
Length
2.38 km
Altitude
281 m
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Hohe Köpfe (2,608 m)
Paznaun - Ischgl/Galtür / Tyrol  (AT)
Paznaun - Ischgl/Galtür / Tyrol  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
Hiking trail from Mühl to Hoher Kopf over mountains in Puster Valley
Outdooractive

Technically easy ski tour via the Friedrichshafener Hütte with wide and gentle slopes.

Starting point
Car park near Piel
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
4:00 hr./hrs.
Length
10.9 km
Altitude
1073 m
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Säuleck (3,086 m)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
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Outdooractive

The Säuleck is a marvellous high-alpine ski tour, but also a very long one. An early start is absolutely essential!

Starting point
Car park in Dösental (1,447 m)
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
6:00 hr./hrs.
Length
17.7 km
Altitude
1680 m
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Kerschkern (2,202 m)
Murtal / Styria  (AT)
Murtal / Styria  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
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Kerschkern: a gentle climb, a stunning winter landscape and magnificent panoramic views in the Triebener Tauern.

Starting point
Bergerhube
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3:15 hr./hrs.
Length
10.7 km
Altitude
996 m
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Sulzenschneid (1,970 m)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
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The ski tour to the Sulzenschneid comes highly recommended for both firn and powder snow conditions.

Starting point
Oberhofalm car park (in winter only accessible by taxi)
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2:45 hr./hrs.
Length
3.35 km
Altitude
722 m
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Grüne Schneid (2,086 m)
Nassfeld-Pressegger See | Lesachtal | Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)
Nassfeld-Pressegger See | Lesachtal | Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
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Outdooractive

The impressive landscape makes this short yet exhilarating ski tour a real treat.

Starting point
Plöckenpass
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
2:30 hr./hrs.
Length
3.2 km
Altitude
750 m
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Pletzen (2,336 m)
Murtal / Styria  (AT)
Murtal / Styria  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
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On the Pletzen: through quiet forests and across vast alpine pastures to the joy of reaching the summit.

Starting point
Lamer Farmstead
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
6:00 hr./hrs.
Length
17.7 km
Altitude
1164 m
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Großer Bösenstein (2,448 m)
Murtal / Styria  (AT)
Murtal / Styria  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
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Großer Bösenstein: the classic ski tour in the Rottenmanner Tauern, offering the joy of reaching the summit and sweeping views.

Starting point
Car park below the Edelrautehütte
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3:30 hr./hrs.
Length
7.3 km
Altitude
785 m
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Rauchkofel (2,460 m)
Nassfeld-Pressegger See | Lesachtal | Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)
Nassfeld-Pressegger See | Lesachtal | Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
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Outdooractive

An impressive ski tour facing the Carnic peaks, leading through open, gently sloping terrain.

Starting point
Plöckenpass road, Valentinalm turn-off (approx. 1,050 m)
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
4:36 hr./hrs.
Length
15.1 km
Altitude
1637 m
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At the foot of the Rötelstein (1,567 m)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
Topographic map showing Filzmoos and contour lines in the Alps region

On the western slope of the Rötelstein lies an abandoned ski piste that is very popular with ski tourers.

Starting point
Car park in front of the Hofalmen toll station
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
1:16 hr./hrs.
Length
2.06 km
Altitude
496 m
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Kreuzeck (2,204 m)
Grossarl Valley / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Grossarl Valley / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
Hiking map showing route to Guxeck peak at 2204 m in the Alps

A very beautiful ski tour to the Kreuzeck, offering a wonderful view of the Hohe Tauern from the summit.

Starting point
Hallmoosalm car park (1,300 m)
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3:30 hr./hrs.
Length
8.1 km
Altitude
900 m
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Großer Ringkogel (2,276 m)
Murtal / Styria  (AT)
Murtal / Styria  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
Map showing hiking trail in the mountains near Gaal, Austria
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Up to the Großer Ringkogel: a leisurely climb, magnificent views and fantastic descents.

Starting point
Car park at the Marx farmstead
Difficulty
Easy
Duration
3:10 hr./hrs.
Length
11.2 km
Altitude
1070 m
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Gamskarkogel (2,467 m)
Grossarl Valley / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Grossarl Valley / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
Topographic map showing hiking routes and mountain peaks in the Alps

A wonderful ski tour to one of Europe’s highest grass-covered mountains, the Gamskarkogel—especially beautiful in spring as a firn snow tour.

Starting point
Hinterfeld car park (1,210 m)
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
5:30 hr./hrs.
Length
14.2 km
Altitude
1230 m
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Frauenkogel (2,424 m)
Grossarl Valley / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Grossarl Valley / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
Hiking route from parking to Frauenkogel peak in mountainous area

A wonderful ski tour to the Frauenkogel, one of the most beautiful viewpoints in Grossarl

Starting point
Hinterfeld car park (1,210 m)
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
5:00 hr./hrs.
Length
10.7 km
Altitude
1220 m
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