Adventure mountain Fulseck in Dorfgastein

Outdoor fun for big & small on the local mountain of Dorfgastein.

Let's go to the mountains. Already the ascent at 2,033 meters above sea level leaves you speechless. The Fulseck offers a unique panorama with numerous hiking routes. At the Fulseck all leisure activities are under the motto "adventure - thermals and summit happiness". Besides the mountain lake, the Fulseck also convinces with a forest playground for children. Instead of the footpath down to the valley, a flight with the tandem paraglider is an option.

Here you will certainly find the right activity for you:

For the brave, there is a cool dip in the mirror lake
Nature lovers can feel the Fulseck on the barefoot trail
Themed hiking trails like the biotope trail or the mushroom trail are waiting for your visit
The forest playground is perfect for the little ones
The Gastein Valley presents itself in the south and the Hochkönig and the Steinerne Meer in the north
Numerous GASTI paths allow even more family hiking fun & are also accessible with the stroller

Mirror Lake & Forest Playground

At 1,860 meters above sea level, it will be time to pull off your boots and take a walk along the "Barefoot Path". The different surfaces will massage your feet, and the cold water in the mountain lake will feel marvelously refreshing. You will be overcome by a sense of complete wellbeing, and, after your invigorating foot massage, a number of oases of relaxation alongside the lake invite you to pause and enjoy. Kids hungry for added adventure won't be able to resist the adjacent forest playground, where they can climb, jump and dig around. The Mirror Lake wellness oasis is located just a little below the mountain station, easy to reach even pushing a pram thanks to the broad pathways.

Hiking paths aren't just incredibly relaxing and rejuvenating, they can often be insightful and educational. That's definitely the case on the Fulseck, for example, where you will discover self-guided theme paths, as well as hikes leading to places of extraordinary natural power and beauty.
On the Mushroom Path, children and adults alike will learn all about the fascinating mushrooms that grow naturally in Gastein Valley. Info boards along the way explain which can be collected and safely used for cooking.

If you take a walk from the Fulseck mountain station along the Biotope Trail towards the Arltörl and then downhill to the mid-station, you might already be able to sense them: “places of power”, where the Earth's energies are tangibly more intense, flank the path, inviting you to pause, reflect and re-energize.

Mushroom Trail, Jaga Trail, Flower Trail & Power Places

Theme trails

Hiking trails not only bring a high recreational factor, but often also new and educational. This is also the case at the nature experience mountain Fulseck in Dorfgastein, where you will find power places, the mushroom trail, the Jaga trail or the flower trail.

Along the mushroom trail, children and adults learn about the mushrooms found in the Gastein Valley. Information boards along the trail show which mushrooms can be collected and used for cooking.

Along the Jagasteig, visitors get to know the inhabitants of the forest and learn interesting facts about the animals.

Along the Blumensteig (flower trail ) you will learn about many different native flower species, and the homemade benches invite you to take a rest while enjoying a fantastic view.

If you walk from the Fulseck mountain station along the biotope path in the direction of Arltörl and then downhill to the middle station of the Fulseck, you may already be able to feel them. "Power places" where increased natural energy radiation is detected line the path and invite you to pause and recharge your batteries.

Bike swing Dorfgastein-Großarltal

Experience pure fun and action on the single trail Großarltal.

With the Gipfelbahn-Fulseck up the mountain, out of the cabin and into pure biking pleasure. From the Fulseck, take the signposted mountain bike route to the start of the single trail at the mountain station of the panorama lift and off you go into pure flow trail fun.

Pump track for young and old in Dorfgastein

Riding pump tracks is all the rage. No wonder, because pump tracks are a huge playground for all ages and skill levels. Riders don't pedal, but move their bike by pushing and pulling on the steep bends and waves. Those with good bike control can also jump over the hills or perform tricks in the air. From toddlers on pedal bikes to advanced riders, there is something for everyone.

Mit Mountaincarts in Dorfgastein unterwegs

Drei Räder, ein Lenker, zwei Bremsen und ein Sitz – das sind die Ausstattungsmerkmale eines Mountaincarts. Mit diesem Gefährt erleben Sie ab der Sommersaison 2024 rasante Talfahrten am Erlebnisberg Fulseck – eine Aktivität, die Erwachsenen wie Kindern gleichermaßen Spaß macht.

FAQ zu Mountaincarts

Ab welchem Alter dürfen Kinder mit einem Mountaincart fahren?

Am Fulseck in Dorfgastein qualifizieren sich Kinder ab 10 Jahren oder mit einer Körpergröße von 1,40 Metern als Lenker. Die Mountaincarts sind in verschiedenen Größen erhältlich.

Wie steuert man ein Mountaincart?

Das Mountaincart hat drei Räder. Ein kleines, schmales Vorderrad dient zum Lenken. Die beiden Hinterräder sind wesentlich breiter und tragen das Gewicht des Fahrers. An den Hinterrädern befinden sich außerdem die Scheibenbremsen, die am Lenker betätigt werden.

Für jede Seite gibt es eine einzeln bedienbare Bremse – ganz zum Vergnügen der Fahrer, die dadurch in den Kurven driften können.

Wo befindet sich die Mountaincartstrecke in Dorfgastein?

Das aufregende Vergnügen startet direkt an der Bergstation der Gipfelbahn Fulseck. Die Strecke schlängelt sich über eine Distanz von 4,8 Kilometern und über mehr als 550 Höhenmeter in actionreichen Kurven bis zur Mittelstation der Bergbahn.

Ist eine spezielle Ausrüstung erforderlich, um die Mountaincarts zu nutzen?

Bevor das Abenteuer startet, gibt es vor Ort eine kurze Einweisung durch die Profis. Im Anschluss erhalten Sie direkt bei der Bergstation der Gipfelbahn Fulseck Ihren Helm – für sichere Downhill-Action. Es ist ratsam, eine Sonnenbrille aufzusetzen. Alternativ kann an der Ausgabestelle eine Schutzbrille gegen eine Leihgebühr ausgeliehen werden.

Wie viel kostet das Mountaincartfahren?

Der Preis pro Fahrt beträgt 16 Euro für Erwachsene und 8 Euro für Kinder. Wenn Sie eine Gastein Card besitzen, profitieren Sie von einer 25-Prozent-Ermäßigung. Der Rabatt gilt auch für ÖAMTC Mitglieder und für Personen mit Hauptwohnsitz in einer der Ski-amadé-Bonusgemeinden.

Paragliding

If, in addition to relaxation, you are looking for adventure during your vacation, that's definitely what you will find on the Fulseck.

On good days for flying, the sky above Dorfgastein is a colorful sight. A large number of paraglider pilots take full advantage of the outstanding thermals. If you are also a "free as a bird" type, you are welcome to transport your equipment to the top of the Fulseck on the summit lift as well. If you are not yet an experienced pilot, but would still like get to know Gastein Valley from high in the air, you might wish to book a tandem flight during your stay in Gastein. You will be astonished how light and free you feel.

Registration Tandem Flying