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Winter holiday in Carinthia

Top cross-country skiing and ski touring regions: Austria

Winter sports in Carinthia

Pure sunshine & Carinthian joie de vivre

Mild climate, extra hours of sunshine and an impressive mountain world - Carinthia in Austria is a real dream destination for active winter holidays. Especially if you are looking for adventure and tranquillity away from the hustle and bustle of the pistes. Because between the Carnic Alps, the Hohe Tauern and the gentle Nockberge mountains, both cross-country skiers and ski tourers will find perfect conditions. The cross-country ski trail network in Carinthia stretches over more than 600 kilometres - and impresses with its incredible variety. At the same time, Carinthia is considered a true ski touring Eldorado: with unspoilt slopes and panoramic peaks. A real insider tip for all those who want to combine nature, exercise and relaxation in the most beautiful way.

Highlights for your cross-country skiing & ski touring holiday in Carinthia

  • Over 600 km of cross-country ski trails in the valley & at high altitude
  • Variety of ski tours from the Carnic Alps to the Tauern
  • Sunny climate & warm hospitality
Two cross-country skiers skiing in a snowy mountain valley in sunshine
Franz Gerdl

Winter sports regions in Carinthia

From Lake Weissensee to the unspoilt Lesach Valley: Carinthia's winter sports regions offer cross-country skiers and ski tourers variety, panoramic views and guaranteed snow. And extra sunshine!

Nassfeld-Pressegger See | Lesachtal | Weissensee

Idyllic landscape with well-groomed cross-country ski trails and varied ski tours far away from the hustle and bustle.

Cross-country skiing
Ski touring
Two cross-country skiers on groomed snow trail in sunny mountain landscape
Peter Maier
Mallnitz

Mallnitz in Carinthia is a varied cross-country skiing and ski touring paradise in the middle of the Hohe Tauern National Park.

Cross-country skiing
Ski touring
Snow-covered valley with mountains, river, and person cross-country skiing
Franz Gerdl

Hotels for your winter sports holiday in Carinthia

The specialised hotels in Carinthia score points with perfect service for your winter holiday: expertise & rental, wellness & culinary delights - all right next to the cross-country ski trail or dream route.

Snow-covered alpine houses under clear blue sky
Franz Gerdl
Cross-country skiing
Ski touring
Hotel Eggerhof ***
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)

Alpine hospitality meets sporting variety in the heart of the national park

from € 70.00 per person
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Cross-country ski trails and ski tours in Carinthia

Carinthia inspires with 600 km of cross-country ski trails and ski tours for every level - from sunny valleys to alpine heights in dreamlike nature.

Trails
Trails
Ski touring
Häusleralm (1,868 m)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
Hiking map showing route from Mallnitz to Häuseralm in Hohe Tauern National Park
Outdooractive

A very safe ski tour in Mallnitz, following the valley run of the former Häusler ski area, mostly through wooded terrain.

Starting point
Car park of the former valley station (1,195 m)
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
2:00 hr./hrs.
Length
4.4 km
Altitude
700 m
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Romatenspitze (2,696 m)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
Map of a mountain hiking route in Hohe Tauern National Park with elevation details
Outdooractive

Rightly one of the best-known and most popular ski tours in Hohe Tauern National Park, Carinthia.

Starting point
From the Stockerhütte car park to the Jamnigalm (1,289 m) by ski touring taxi (advance booking required)
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3:00 hr./hrs.
Length
11.1 km
Altitude
1020 m
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Radeckscharte (2,874 m)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
Map of mountain area with highlighted red hiking trail
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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Säuleck (3,086 m)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Mallnitz / Carinthia  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
Hiking trail map of Lahner Säuleck in Hohe Tauern National Park
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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Wodnerthörl (2,059 m)
Nassfeld-Pressegger See | Lesachtal | Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)
Nassfeld-Pressegger See | Lesachtal | Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
Hiking map showing route from Kreuzberg to Valentinalm with elevation and roads
Outdooractive

A marvellous ski tour through a fantastic landscape, featuring beautiful open slopes and plenty of space for enjoyable turns.

Starting point
Plöckenpass road, Valentinalm turn-off (approx. 1,050 m)
Difficulty
Difficult
Duration
2:48 hr./hrs.
Length
5 km
Altitude
1000 m
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Elferspitz (2,251 m)
Nassfeld-Pressegger See | Lesachtal | Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)
Nassfeld-Pressegger See | Lesachtal | Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
Hiking map showing route from Plöcken to Eiferspitze with elevation details
Outdooractive

A rarely climbed ski tour summit featuring a beautiful southwest flank and a wonderful descent.

Starting point
Plöckenhaus (1,200 m)
Difficulty
Medium
Duration
3:30 hr./hrs.
Length
4.5 km
Altitude
1050 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
Hiking route on mountain map with contour lines and peaks in the Alps
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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Hohe Warte (2,780 m)
Nassfeld-Pressegger See | Lesachtal | Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)
Nassfeld-Pressegger See | Lesachtal | Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
Hiking trail from Cantoniera to Hohe Warte on a mountain map
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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Grüne Schneid (2,086 m)
Nassfeld-Pressegger See | Lesachtal | Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)
Nassfeld-Pressegger See | Lesachtal | Weissensee / Carinthia  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain
Map showing hiking trail from Cellon to Crestaverde in the mountains
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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Classic:
0/228.9km groomed - 0/37 open
Skating:
0/230.7km groomed - 0/37 open
closed
Grenzlandloipe
Elevation 1050 - 1526 m
Classic
0 / 60km
Skating
0 / 60km

Different depending on the section

Skating trail "Powercheck"
Difficult
Elevation 934 - 975 m | Uphill 79 m
Classic
0 / 3.9km
Skating
0 / 3.9km
Thurnhof circular trail
Easy
Elevation 637 - 646 m | Uphill 18 m
Classic
0 / 1km
Skating
0 / 1km
Tauern valley trail small
Easy
Elevation 1191 - 1243 m | Uphill 32 m
Classic
0 / 5.5km
Skating
0 / 5.5km
Tröpolach circular trail
Medium
Elevation 596 - 628 m | Uphill 111 m
Classic
0 / 5km
Skating
0 / 5km
Rattendorf cross-country ski trail
Easy
Elevation 600 - 630 m | Uphill 98 m
Classic
0 / 4.3km
Skating
0 / 4.3km
Gailtalloipe Möderndorf - Rattendorf
Easy
Elevation 576 - 601 m | Uphill 21 m
Classic
0 / 8.8km
Skating
0 / 8.8km
Sun trail St. Lorenzen
Uphill 100 m
Classic
0 / 4.3km
Skating
0 / 4.3km

light to medium

TOBOGGAN RUN TAUERN VALLEY
Easy
Classic
0 / 4km
Burgermoos
Easy
Elevation 600 - 610 m
Classic
0 / 1.3km
Skating
0 / 1.3km
Winter hiking trail Würmlacher Felder
Classic
0 / 4km
Skating
0 / 4km
Naggl pleasure trail
Medium
Elevation 953 - 953 m | Uphill 32 m
Classic
0 / 4.4km
Skating
0 / 4.4km
Naggler Alm high-altitude trail
Classic
0 / 3km
Skating
0 / 3km
Plöckenloipe 2024
Medium
Elevation 1214 - 1262 m
Classic
0 / 3.2km
Skating
0 / 3.2km
Ice crystal trail / artificial snow trail
Medium
Elevation 934 - 976 m | Uphill 75 m
Classic
0 / 5km
Skating
0 / 5km
Würmlacher Felder training trail
Easy
Classic
0 / 1km
Skating
0 / 1km
Artificial snow trail Dellach - St. Daniel
Easy
Classic
0 / 2km
Skating
0 / 2km
Skating trail "Hühnernock2
Difficult
Elevation 930 - 1127 m | Uphill 201 m
Skating
0 / 5.8km
Hiking trail Gaildamm NORD (Kötschach-Mauthen, Dellach area)
Easy
Classic
0 / 6km
Skating
0 / 6km
Practice trail Mittagsgraben
Easy
Elevation 934 - 967 m | Uphill 36 m
Classic
0 / 1.6km
Skating
0 / 1.6km
Winter hiking trail R3 (along the cycle path) from the Hasslacher timber mill in Wetzmann to the Gail bridge in Gundersheim
Classic
0 / 12km
Skating
0 / 12km
Nassfeld - Pramollo Seeloipe
Difficult
Elevation 1515 - 1547 m | Uphill 33 m
Classic
0 / 2.3km
Skating
0 / 2.3km
Franz Josef's cross-country ski run
Medium
Elevation 935 - 1128 m | Uphill 195 m
Classic
0 / 10.6km
Skating
0 / 10.6km
Connecting trail Seebachtal
Medium
Elevation 1187 - 1285 m | Uphill 83 m
Classic
0 / 3.4km
Skating
0 / 3.4km

Skating only

Cross-country ski trail in the mountaineering village of Mauthen
Easy
Elevation 704 - 710 m | Uphill 5 m
Classic
0 / 7km
Skating
0 / 7km
Aquarena artificial snow trail
Classic
0 / 0.4km
Skating
0 / 0.4km
Lake Pressegger See cross-country ski trail
Easy
Elevation 561 - 566 m | Uphill 6 m
Classic
0 / 3.3km
Skating
0 / 3.3km
Seebachtalloipe
Easy
Elevation 1271 - 1301 m | Uphill 18 m
Classic
0 / 5.3km
Skating
0 / 5.3km
Mauthen-Würmlach connecting trail
Easy
Classic
0 / 1km
Skating
0 / 1km
Seewiesen hiking trail
Easy
Elevation 934 - 974 m | Uphill 57 m
Classic
0 / 6.3km
Skating
0 / 6.3km
Sun trail Gaildamm SOUTH
Easy
Elevation 690 - 710 m
Classic
0 / 12km
Skating
0 / 12km

Easy route with even terrain

Rabisch sun trail
Easy
Elevation 1170 - 1187 m | Uphill 15 m
Classic
0 / 3.4km
Skating
0 / 3.4km
Arling practice trail
Easy
Elevation 934 - 950 m | Uphill 18 m
Classic
0 / 4.9km
Skating
0 / 4.9km
Weidenburg trail
Easy
Classic
0 / 2km
Skating
0 / 2km
Obergailtal panoramic trail - Würmlacher Felder area
Easy
Elevation 648 - 700 m | Uphill 48 m
Classic
0 / 9km
Skating
0 / 9km
Panorama trail - Tröpolach - Rattendorf
Medium
Elevation 596 - 635 m | Uphill 200 m
Classic
0 / 7.6km
Skating
0 / 7.6km
Tauerntalloipe large
Medium
Elevation 1185 - 1273 m | Uphill 126 m
Classic
0 / 7.8km
Skating
0 / 7.8km
Connecting trail Rattendorf - Waidegg
Easy
Elevation 597 - 606 m | Uphill 11 m
Classic
0 / 2.3km
Skating
0 / 2.3km

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