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Ski Touring, Hiking, and More
Winter Adventures Off the Slopes
The winter sports options in Dorfgastein offer you much more than just skiing and snowboarding. Discover the snow-covered mountains while ski touring, winter hiking, snowshoeing, or cross-country skiing on perfectly groomed trails. For adventure seekers, a paragliding flight over Dorfgastein is an unforgettable experience from a bird’s-eye view.
Winter Wonderland
The two winter hiking trails on the Fulseck offer unforgettable views of the snow-covered mountains. Enjoy breathtaking panoramic views, fresh air, and cozy places to stop for a break along the way .
- Winter Hiking Trail: Starts at the Fulseck Summit Cable Car’s upper station; 1.2 km along the ridge to the Kieserlbahn; groomed daily
- Snowshoe route: Starts at the middle station, 4.8 km via Heumoosalm and Arltörl, just under 600 meters of elevation gain, with a stop at the Gipflstadl
Special Tours
Ski touring on the Fulseck is only permitted as part of the ski touring evenings .
Experience the mountains at night in a unique way.
Cross-country skiing
In Dorfgastein, you'll find two trails for classic and skate-style cross-country skiing.
- Mühlbach Trail: 2.5 km, ideal for beginners. Starts at Stoani, with additional access points at Stoffbauer and Maierhofen.
- Unterberg Trail: 0.8 km, lit from 5:00–8:00 p.m. Guided cross-country skiing lessons on Thursdays for anyone who wants to get started.
High above Gastein
A tandem paragliding flight over Dorfgastein is a truly special adventure. With Lois Grugger’s Parataxi, you’ll glide gently down into the valley and enjoy breathtaking views of the snow-covered mountains.
Well asked. Well informed.
Do you have to book tandem paragliding and mountain cart rides in advance?
Yes. Mountain cart rides must be booked online in advance. Tandem paragliding flights are booked individually by arrangement with Lois Grugger.
Can you rent snowshoes there?
Yes, snowshoes can be rented from Sport Egger right at the valley station of the Fulseck Gipfelbahn. The Dorfgastein Tourism Association lends out spikes for the winter hiking trail.
Where can you rent cross-country skiing gear in Dorfgastein?
In Dorfgastein, cross-country skiing equipment can be rented from the Dorfgastein Holleis Ski School. The rental shop offers complete cross-country skiing sets, including skis, boots, and poles. Sport Egger also offers winter sports rentals right at the valley station.
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