Off the slopes

Freeride, cross country skiing and much more

Absolute freeride secret tip

The fact that Obertauern is considered an absolute freeride secret tip is also known and appreciated by the pros of the scene, as many use Obertauern’s unique snow bowl as their personal training hotspot.

The free ride checkpoint at the top of Hochalmbahn can give you any information on the current Situation of the area. By the way, as a freerider you are in good hands with the local guides on the Tauern.

Cross-country skiing in Obertauern

Gliding quietly on cross-country skis through the deep snow-covered landscape, enjoying the sun and the nature covered with hoarfrost and doing something good for the body – that is pure relaxation.

Away from all the hustle and bustle, enjoy nature on the numerous and varied cross-country ski trails available to you in and around Obertauern.

Skifahrer auf präparierter Piste, umgeben von verschneiten Bäumen in der alpinen Landschaft.
Hundsfeld trail – length approx. 6 km

North of the sports center is the entrance for the sunny Hundsfeld cross-country ski trail. The most beautiful part stretches across the nature reserve of the Hundsfeld moor and ends with a rapid descent towards the sports center. Another entry point to the Hundsfeld cross-country ski trail is located in the immediate vicinity of the kite site.

World Cup cross-country ski trail – length approx. 10 km
The entrance to the promising, medium-difficulty World Cup cross-country ski run can be found directly at the Zehnerkar parking lot P2. From the Zehnerkar valley station to the Felseralm you can enjoy the landscape and tranquility of the Weninger Au.

Gnadenalmloipe – length approx. 20 km
On the Gnadenalm (reachable in a few minutes by ski bus) a fantastic high-altitude cross-country ski trail awaits you at 1,350 m above sea level. It extends for about 20 km and offers all levels of difficulty in “skating” and “classic”.

By the way: On the Gnadenalm there is also a biathlon shooting range, which offers biathlon for everyone.

Frau in roter Jacke sitzt auf einem Gipfelkreuz in einer schneebedeckten Berglandschaft.

Winter and snowshoe hiking in Obertauern

Experience a real winter fairy tale with magical winter hikes and adventurous snowshoe hikes. Whether leisurely or yet challenging, discover Obertauern also in this wonderful way.

Information on the various tour options including kilometer, altitude and time information can be found here.

Further possibilities and offers for a time out away from the slopes, such as tobogganing, a horse-drawn sleigh ride, etc., can be found at www.obertauern.com.