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.

About the Ski Touring Evenings

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.