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    Blick auf den Hohen Dachstein beim Anstieg zum Wiesberghaus Photo: Helge Tielbörger, Helge Tielbörger
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  • Kerschkern (2227 m) aus dem Triebental, Triebener Tauern Photo: Karl Linecker, ÖAV Sektion Linz

Winter Sports in Austria

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The most beautiful winter sports in Austria

Hochbuchberg 1273m
Winter Hiking · Upper Austrian PreAlps
Hochbuchberg 1273 m and Landsberg 899 m, Upper Austria pre-Alps
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
2
20.3 km
3:45 h
1,050 m
1,050 m
Magnificent winter hike, but also suitable for snow-free times. Two short summit hikes in the Grünburg region, Upper Austria, which can be done consecutively due to the proximity of the starting points. The ascent to the small Landsberg 854 m is steep but secured with steel cables.
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Auf dem Weg zur Bärgunthütte
Winter Hiking · Kleinwalsertal
To the Bärgunthütte in the Kleinwalsertal
PremiumPremium content Difficulty easy
3
4.8 km
1:15 h
185 m
185 m
Easy hike from Baad in the Kleinwalsertal to the Bärgunthütte
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Aerial view of the Kreuzeck in Hüttschlag
Ski Touring · Hüttschlag
Hüttschlag: Kreuzeck, 2,204 m
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
5
8.1 km
3:30 h
900 m
900 m
Ski tour to the Kreuzeck, which is also suitable for beginners from the pre-winter.
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Kerschkernkreuz 2227 m with Gamskogel in the background
Ski Touring · Seckauer Tauern
Kerschkern (2227 m) from Triebental, Triebener Tauern
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
2
11.5 km
3:40 h
1,045 m
1,045 m
 Easier and therefore often visited ski two-thousander in the rear Triebental in a dreamlike setting, with high experience value. Depending on snow conditions also demanding.
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And further up to the summit
Ski Touring · Tux Alps
Glungezer (2677m) from Karlskirche
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
2
22.7 km
5:00 h
2,141 m
2,141 m
This route, which is repeatedly called the longest ski tour in Tyrol, has a huge altitude difference. For the effort, you are rewarded with a fantastic view from the summit and excellent food at the Glungezer Hut.
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Summit cross from a different perspective
Snowshoeing · Dead Mountains
Feigentalhimmel (1984m) including Weißhorn (1755m), Rauhkogel (1652m), and Rosskogel (1928m)
Toprecommended route Difficulty difficult
17.3 km
9:30 h
1,701 m
1,701 m
Long snowshoeing circular route from Offensee via Rauhkogel, Weißhorn, Rosskogel, and Feigentalhimmel.
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Travelling on the forest road
Snowshoeing · PreAlps East of the Mur
Up the Stuhleck with snowshoes
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
1
5.3 km
3:00 h
407 m
407 m
Rather short snowshoe hike from the Pfaffensattel to the Stuhleck. From the dense forest, which slowly thins out, to the Stuhleck plateau. A solitary pleasure tour with far-reaching views of the Schneeberg, Rax and Grazer Bergland.
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When crossing to the Roter Riegel, the stream flow must be observed.
Snowshoeing · Nock Mountains
Laußnitzsee Roter Riegel Schwarzwand Schereck Atzenberger Alm from Neue Bonner Hütte
Toprecommended route Difficulty moderate
16.2 km
5:50 h
700 m
700 m
This scenic circular route offers various landscape highlights in the form of a lake, several summits, and huts, but no catering facilities.
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