Cross-country skiing
Cross-country skiing in the Schladming-Dachstein ski-region in Styria
Within the Dachstein-Tauern skiing region the Ramsau area offers a world-class standard cross-country skiing resort. Innumerable cross-country ski trails will lead you through the mountain world around the Dachstein.
Cross-country skiing has significantly gained in popularity over the last couple of years. The Schaldming-Dachstein ski-region is one of the most sought after winter-holiday destinations for cross-country skiing in Austria. In the cross-country ski paradise Ramsau you have access to the area where the world's elite cross-country skiers do their training. By hosting the Nordic Ski world cup in 1999 Ramsau proved that the Dachstein-Tauern region is amongst the best cross-country regions world-wide. A huge cross-country ski trail network with 150 kilometres of trails stretches around the Dachstein.
Factsheet – cross-country skiing in the Schladming-Dachstein ski-region
- Cross country ski trails total: 472 kilometres
- Cross country ski trails in Ramsau: 150 kilometres
- World Cup cross-country skiing stadium with ski jump
- Biathlon shooting range
- High altitude cross country ski trail
For every level of skier you will find a number of daily freshly-traced cross country ski trails. Of course the skating and classic disciplines are both found in Ramsau. Highlights at Ramsau include the high altitude cross country ski trail at 2,700 metres and the floodlit cross-country ski trail. The 42-kilometre Ramsau marathon is the longest cross-country ski trail at the Sonnenplateau.
However, you will also find great cross-country ski trails in all the other skiing-regions around Schladming. From Pichl you can follow a premium cross-country ski trail which will lead you directly into the cross-country ski trail network of Ramsau. This means that you can start your cross-country skiing trip almost directly at Hotel Pichlmayrgut. If you prefer to take the free ski-bus it will also deliver you safely to Ramsau.
A new trend has started in Schladming recently. The latest hip and trendy sport is called Nordic-cruising, which is closely related to cross-country skiing. With a wider cross-country ski you can explore the backcountry. Just as with cross-country skiing the ski schools in the Dachstein-Tauern region offer courses in Nordic Walking and rental material for the new winter-sport trend.
Are you looking for an alternative to skiing for your winter holiday in Schladming, Austria? Cross-country skiing is a welcome change. It's just like running or jogging as you slide through wintry nature and soak in the wonderful panoramic views.
Have you still not booked a room for your cross-country skiing holiday in Austria? Then you should send a non-committal request for a holiday offer at Hotel Pichlmayrgut straight away.
