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Well groomed cross-country ski trails in the middle of a deep snowy winter landscape
Cross country skiing vacation in Gastein
Winter sun that makes the perfectly groomed trails glisten and powdery snow that falls from the trees - the best ingredients for an active winter vacation in Gastein. Whether you come to the Gastein Valley for classic cross-country skiing or skating, a wonderful cross-country skiing region with different levels of difficulty opens up to you.
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up to 14 different cross-country ski trails at different altitudes in ideal snow conditions
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a fantastic network of cross-country ski trails with perfectly groomed routes
- great cross-country skiing hotels for best regeneration
- relaxation in the Gastein thermal baths
Classic or skating?
The cross country skiing region Gastein
The cross-country skiing region Gastein has a lot to offer for cross-country skiers of all levels and preferences. With its various cross-country ski trails at different altitudes, a wide variety of routes are available. The high-altitude trail in Sportgastein, which stretches at an impressive 1,600 meters above sea level, is particularly appealing.
The fantastic network of cross-country ski trails in Gastein includes a total of around 40 kilometers of groomed trails, which are suitable for both classic cross-country skiing and skating.
The region additionally offers for all dog lovers some of the few dog trails where you can cross-country ski together with your four-legged friend.
Sportgastein
Bernhard Gruber Olympia cross country ski trail
Nassfeld round
Schareck round
Cross-country skiing tickets Sportgastein
The combined ticket season ticket + toll is available directly at the toll station after Sportgastein.
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Bad Gastein
Böckstein cross country ski trail
Böckstein cross country ski trail
Dog cross country ski trail Ullmannwiese
Bad Hofgastein
Kurparkloipe
Sports field trail
Achenloipe
Angertal trail
Dorfgastein
Mühlbach trail
Cross-country ski trail sports field Unterberg
Evening cross country skiing
Continue skiing after sunset in the floodlight and experience the very special charm in the silence of the darkness.
- Every Thursday and Sunday from 17.00 - 20.00 the cross-country trail Sportplatz Unterberg in Dorfgastein is illuminated.
- In Bad Hofgastein, the Kurparkloipe is illuminated until 9:30 pm.
- The cross-country ski trail between Böckstein and Gamsleitenhof in Bad Gastein is switched on daily from dusk until 9.00 pm .
Laser Biathlon in Gastein
The Kurparkloipe, right in the center of Bad Hofgastein, is equipped with several shooting ranges for the Laser Biathlon. No previous experience is necessary, and the action-packed biathlon is an exciting alternative for cross-country skiing novices. Shooting with the laser sport rifle is completely safe, even for children.
In the winter months, as soon as the Kurparkloipe is open, taster courses take place every Tuesday from 14:00. Please register in advance at the cross-country sports school Bad Hofgastein. The complete cross-country equipment and the rifle can also be rented here.
Great cross country skiing hotels in Gastein
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From the Ski Classics race series
Welcome to the Raiffeisen Gastein Classics
The exciting opening weekend of the 16th Ski Classics season begins in Bad Gastein on December 13, 2024. Experience the team presentation, the flat ITT individual start race over 7 kilometers, and the Challenger competition for professionals and amateurs. The exciting Bad Gastein Criterium, a mass start competition over 36 kilometers, follows the next day.
Register to take part from June 10 and enjoy a winter sports weekend in the picturesque surroundings of Sportgastein, perfect for cross-country skiing enthusiasts. Visit us for an action-packed weekend in the heart of the Hohe Tauern!
Tailored to your needs
Cross country ski schools in Gastein
The Gastein cross-country ski schools welcome beginners who want to learn the basics of cross-country skiing as well as advanced skiers who want to improve their technique or acquire new skills.
However, group courses are also offered, where participants can learn together with others, or individual lessons and private courses to train towards individual goals.
For the exact offers and courses, please contact the Gastein cross-country ski schools directly.
Alpine & Ski School Angerer
Ski school Dorfgastein Holleis
Cross-country sports school
Bad Hofgastein
Bad Hofgastein
Ski school Gastein
Cross-country sports school
Bad Gastein
Bad Gastein
Activities off the trails
Sporty and relaxed
In addition to cross-country skiing, Gastein has so much more to offer that makes the heart of every winter sports enthusiast beat faster.
As a ski region of the Ski amadé, Gastein guarantees skiing and snowboarding fun in 4 ski areas on about 200 very well prepared kilometers of slopes. But also those who like to be off the slopes will get their money's worth with freeriding or ski touring in Gastein.
Welcome to Gastein
You can leave your car at home, because the journey to Gastein is perfectly mastered by train. The cross-country skiing trails as well as the thermal spas are within walking distance of many accommodations, otherwise our public transport will bring you safely to your destination.
Thus, you are not dependent on your vehicle during your winter vacation. Nature will thank you!
