Cross-Country (2007/08 prices)

The cross country-ski eldorado between Dachstein and Tauern features a network of 484 km of groomed classical and skating tracks – second to none in Austria. The elevated plateau of Ramsau am Dachstein is well known for its first class range of cross country-ski tracks, Many national teams take advantage of the tracks on the Dachstein glacier on 2.700m elevation for their year in- year out training.

Schladming- Rohrmoos
About 60 km of quality-cross country ski trails with shimmering names like “crystal-trail” and 'silverstone trail" in a very romantic ambience are waiting for you in Schladming-Rohrmoos. Untertal, Obertal and Enns valleys define high-altitude, deep-wood cross-country skiing without being too remote. A good number of inns and snack bars are dotted along the trails. Most of the trails are skiable until late spring. Prices are: One half day and a map costs €5. A full day and a map costs €6. Three days costs €10. Seven days cost €20. A season ticket for Schladming-Rohrmoos costs €20. A season ticket for Schladmig-Rohrmoos-Ramsau costs €60.

Silberstein trail in Obertal - rated intermediate 19 km Trail Map in pdf format
Silberstein trail (or the Silverstone trail) offers deep snow and the classic and skating fan will feel great skiing on a length of 19 km. Getting to the starting point in the car park at Andenbacher, Obertal-West is a little tricky. Start at Rohrmooser Erlebniswelt and ski south, passing Gasthof Braunhofer. Then cross the Rohrmoos-Süd street and take a go downhill (a short, but difficult 300 m) to the entrance point Andenbacher (car park). The trail goes past the Windbacherstube snack bar and into Obertal. If you want to avoid the difficult downhill from Rohrmoos to the entrance point Andenbacher, you can go to the turn-off Tälerstraße/Ahornweg by car or bus and enter the trail there. Bus stop and car park are next to the entrance point.

From Haus Bärenhofer there is one trail on each side of the Obertal-river going on to the snack-bar Wehrhofalm. Go to the left side at Wehrhofalm for the easier route which will take you to Haus Tauerngold. Go to the right if you prefer the challenge of the short steep and difficult downhill descent that you will have to take before reaching Haus Tauerngold.

The skating trail is dissected next to the classic trail between entrance point Andenbacher and the melting furnace.

Crystal-trails in Untertal - rated easy to intermediate Trail Map in pdf format
The crystal-trails are comprised of a classic trail (32 km) and a skating trail (4.5 km). The 32 km of classic trail is broken up into two section. The first 17 kilometers from Windbacherstube snack bar to the car park and bus stop in Hinkerbrücke is generally open for most of the season, but the second part of the trail, the 15 kilometers from Hinkerbrücke to Granglalm and back again are only open during good snow conditions.

The crystal trails actually branches off the Silberstein trail. From Rohrmoos ski the Silberstein trail until you reach the Windbacherstube snack-bar, turn left and go through the forest, then turn left again and cross the street into Untertal village. From there the trail leads over a bridge and into Hinkerbrücke.

During good snow conditions you can continue from Hinkerbrücke to the Gasthof Tetter. Once you take the short descent into the scenic attractive Tettermoor, there are two trails, which meet again after short distance. One path will take you to Waldhäuslalm (car park, bus stop); the other to Sondlalm.

At the turn-off to Sondlalm there is the start for the Untertal trail. Head right over the bridge to Sondlalm, through the forest and pass Angereralm again over a bridge. If you go on you'll reach Gasthof Weiße Wand and further you'll reach the car park (only summer) near the Riesach waterfalls. To the right over a bridge you reach Granglalm and the end of the trail.

Tetter sport trail in Hinkerbrücke, Untertal rated easy 4.5 km Trail map in pdf format
 
The sport trail in Untertal at the Tettermoor is not a very difficult one. On the other side this trail is one of the skating trails. Rimmed by steep mountain trailing edges on both sides of the valley the trail runs, beginning from Gasthof Tetter, in wide loops through the romantic Tettermoor nearly until Waldhäuslalm and back. 

Genuss trail (also known as the Gollob Steg trail), the Pleasure Trails in Untere Klause rated easy
Trail map in pdf format

These trails run along the Enns river, are very flat and a good area for first-timers and beginners. It's about a 7 minute walk to the entrance of Gollob Steg from the Dachstein-Tauern-Halle car park. There are 4 km of skating trail and 6 km of classic skiing trail.

Sun-trail Obere Klaus rated easy 10 km Trail map in pdf format
There are several entrance points for this trail. The classic trail begins in the west of Hotel Tauernblick and leads over the sunny meadows of Obere Klaus to Hotel Sonnschupfer. The trail is nearly all-over easy, just a few little rises and downhills.

The big cross-country-area Ramsau is just a few kilometres away.

Ramsau am Dachstein

There are 150 km of skate and classic cross-country slopes in the area. Prices: One half day and a map costs €5. A full day and a map costs €6. Three days costs €10. Seven days cost €20. The are is much too large to go into great detail, so here is a very brief description of each.

Dachstein Gletscher total 30 km
Thirty kilometers of skating and classical trails on the glacier. The Gletscherloipen offers cross-country skiing at 2,700 meters the whole year over. The majority of this terrain can be skied by most intermediate skiers, but be advised that 18 km of this area is rated expert and is used by professional athletes on a regular basis. If you're up for a challenge, how about giving the Dachstein Gletcher's World Cup runs a try.

Here's a trail map the for 2.5-km Christian Hoping Man Trail.

Here's a trail map for the 3.3-km Maria Walcher-Theurl Trail.

Here's a trail map for the 3.75-km Wolfgang Perner Trail.

Here's a trail map for the 5-km Alois Stadlober Trail.

Herold Schildlehen trail total 12 km
A skating and classic trail ideal for training.

Rittisloipe total 17 km
This classic trail is better suited for the more laid back skier who wants coast along and enjoy nature.

Standardloipe total 16 km
A standard trail much as the name implies. Classic skiing only.

Kulmbergloipe total 14 km
Another classic only trail

Sonnenloipe total 14 km
Classic only trail with a reputation for being the sunniest trail in the area.

Leitenloipe total 12 km
Basically a beginner's trail with classic only skiing.

Roessingloipe total 11 km
Classic trail with a reputation for being secluded and romantic.

Halserloipe total 10 km
Classic trail for intermediate skiers.

Hirzeggloipe total 8 km
Short and sweet classic trail with a spectacular Dachstein Gletscher view.

Tritscherhoeheloipe total 5 km
This classic trail is great for first-timers and beginners.

Vorbergloipe total 4 km
This trail starts near the Stocker Hotel and meanders through a meadow and has a nice view of the Dachstein Glestcher Tauern region. It is tame enough for even the most timid of first-timers.

Steirerloipe total 4 km
Another delightful classic skiing trail that starts at the Steirerhof Hotel, loops at the plateau part of Pichl Vorberg and comes back to the Steirerloipe Hotel. Recommended for first-timers, beginners and cruisers.