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Winter holiday in SalzburgerLand

Top cross-country skiing and ski touring regions: Austria

Winter sports in SalzburgerLand

Where winter is versatile

Snow-covered valleys, over 2,000 kilometres of cross-country ski trails, panoramic high altitudes and its own ski touring mountains: SalzburgerLand in Austria has long since established itself as a top destination for winter sports away from the slopes. Between national parks, quiet side valleys and legendary peaks, a sporty break awaits you here - for body and soul.

Cross-country skiers on holiday in Salzburger Land will find perfect conditions on both classic and skating trails - from sunny valley locations to panoramic high-altitude trails close to the 3,000-metre mark. This is a cross-country skiing holiday in the Alps! And those who prefer to climb up on skins during their winter holiday in SalzburgerLand can discover the variety of ski touring routes: On dedicated touring mountains, on guided night tours or on secluded trails in the countryside. SalzburgerLand - winter the way you want it.

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

  • High-altitude trails up to almost 3,000 metres above sea level
  • Night ski tours on pistes
  • Guided ski tours with local guides

Winter sports regions in SalzburgerLand

Cross-country skiing & ski touring in the absolute top winter sports regions in SalzburgerLand - from the Fuschlsee region to Saalfelden Leogang.

Filzmoos

Cross-country skiing & ski touring in Filzmoos: Panorama, sun, top trails & routes - free use of trails, ideal for beginners & pros.

Two skiers enjoying the sunset in a snowy mountain landscape
Grossarl Valley

Around the village of Großarl and the mountaineering village® Hüttschlag lies a unique touring area at the entrance to Hohe Tauern National Park.

Two ski tourers hiking on snow-covered mountain on a sunny winter day
Saalfelden Leogang

Full variety with just one ticket on your cross-country skiing holiday in Saalfelden Leogang: discover the 150 km network of trails and the popular…

Two cross-country skiers on snowy field with snowy mountains under clear sky

Hotels for your winter sports holiday in SalzburgerLand

Whether cross-country skiing, biathlon or ski touring: our specialised hosts with heart and soul offer top service, rental equipment & direct access to the cross-country ski trails - for the perfect active holiday in the snow.

Snow-covered mountain lodge beside a church in winter
Cross-country skiing
Hotel Sonnenhügel ****
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)

Cross-country skiing & enjoyment in Salzburg's snowy region

from € 110.00 per person
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Lit hotel in snowy valley with cloudy mountain peak at dusk
Cross-country skiing
Ritzenhof - Hotel and Spa by the lake ****S
Saalfelden / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Saalfelden / SalzburgerLand  (AT)

Ski-in, ski-out for cross-country skiers & pure relaxation by the lake

from € 157.00 per person
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Hot air balloon above a snow-covered house in winter landscape
Cross-country skiing
Bauernhof Krahlehen
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)

Between cross-country flow and tradition on the farm

from € 80.00 per person
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Bauerndörfl Rindereben
Hüttschlag / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Hüttschlag / SalzburgerLand  (AT)

Authentic retreat at 1,100 m in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park

from € 55.50 per person
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Cross-country ski trails and ski tours in SalzburgerLand

2.000 kilometres of trails, alpine high-altitude trails, touring mountains & night trails - experience a winter holiday with panoramic views, pure nature & Nordic diversity in SalzburgerLand!

Trails
Trails
Ski touring
Sixpack (1,349 m)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Ski tour in secured terrain

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
Rossbrand (1,585 m)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Ski tour in secured terrain

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
At the foot of the Rötelstein (1,567 m)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain

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
Sulzenschneid (1,970 m)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Filzmoos / SalzburgerLand  (AT)
Ski tour in open terrain

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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Ski touring days in the Bergsteigerdorf® Hüttschlag

Alpine winter adventure in the heart of the Alps

15/01–18/01/2026

Guided ski tours, alpine nature & cosiness - experience 4 days in the mountaineering village of Hüttschlag!

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