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Cross-country skiing at Gut Weissenhof

Active, sports vacation at Gut Weissenhof
Enjoy nature in Salzburger Land in Radstadt

Cross-country skiers will be pampered here at Gut Weissenhof, since they will have direct access to the active, sports hotel. Whether classic or skating style, both tracks run right past Gut Weissenhof .

Radstadt has probably one of the largest and most beautiful cross-country skiing areas in the Salzburg Amadé sports world in Salzburger Land. With 160 km of well-groomed cross-country trails (both for classic and skating style) of all difficulty levels, with the 50 km long Tauernloipe trail leading the way, the heart of all cross-country skiers in Radstadt will not only beat faster but higher.

Even the well-known greats of Radstadt such as world champion Alois Stadlober and former Vasa race winner Walter Mayer find new challenges on diverse trails - including beautiful high-altitude trails.

Cross-country skiing is healthy, because it is one of the endurance sports, it improves the cardiovascular system, and it burns 700 calories in one hour. Cross-country skiing can begin at an early age and continue into old age.

Private lessons for classic or skating style
 
Unique: personal cross-country skiing instructor upon request at Gut Weissenhof
Technical advantage – learning with a professional.
Improvement of already existing skating and classic techniques, alternating sides, technique transitions, and error correction.
 
We will gladly organize your own cross-country skiing instructor right here at Gut Weissenhof.

 

 

Tauernloipe trail

Starting point: Radstadt right at Gut Weissenhof

..a big plus - Gut Weissenhof is right on the Tauernloipe trail. Our guests have access to the trail right from the hotel…. Whether classic or skating, the trail offers variety and many beautiful tours for beginners and professionals….

The Tauernloipe trail is 50 km long and connects all towns in the region. A total of 220 km of groomed trails are awaiting you.

Towns located on this trail such as Radstadt, Altenmarkt, Reitdorf, Flachau, Eben, Wagrain have made great efforts to ensure a special cross-country skiing experience.

The Tauernloipe trail leads through easy, varied terrain. You have the opportunity to access the trail from every town, and depending on your fitness level and technique, you can choose the individual stage that most interests you.

 

Gnadenalm high-altitude trail

Starting point: by car from Gut Weissenhof take the first exit on the traffic circle in the direction of Obertauern, at the Gnadenbrücke bridge (between Unter and Obertauern) you will go on a narrow street to the Vordergnadenalm, ca. 8 min. away by car. 10 km

Great snow conditions at an elevation of over 1300m, wind-protected, and dreamy scenery. Over 20km of the cross-country trails on the Gnadenalm are groomed. A perfect trail is guaranteed with mostly ideal snow conditions. The 20 km long trail with all levels of difficulty is a secret tip! With the most favorable northwest location and an elevation of 1350m the Gnadenalm high-altitude trail boasts some of the best snow conditions in the Alps. Snow machines ensure an additional guarantee of snow. With ca. 20 km of groomed classic and skating trails and a variety of tours, the trails in Obertauern offer just the right thing for every cross-country skier. These also lead past our own alpine hut, the Hintergnadenalm. At the cross-country ski school, there is a practice area.

SPECIAL TIP FOR OUR GUT WEISSENHOF GUESTS:
You are especially welcome to relax on our sunny benches at our Hintergnadenalm and enjoy the wonderful winter scenery. The hut is staffed in the summer, and our hut host will bring you a rustic snack as well as homemade butter and bread and homemade schnapps. You will find plenty of parking at the entrance to the trail, and you will also find a ski bus stop here. On the Gnadenalm our highest priority is placed on perfectly groomed trails. To have a truly great time with cross-country skiing, it's very important to keep trails in top condition. Here in Obertauern you can count on the best trails. The cross-country trail in Obertauern on the Gnadenalm is available to all guests and locals for free.

 

Rossbrand high-altitude trail

Starting point: from Gut Weissenhof take the third exit on the traffic circle in the direction of Salzburg – Tauern autobahn, after ca. 4 km take the Eben exit, go as far as the crossing then go straight in the direction of Filzmoos, the Papagenobahn lift is right in town. ca. 10 min. away by car. 15 km
The ultimate cross-country skiing vacation. The snow-guaranteed Papageno high-altitude trail on the Rossbrand - easy, trouble-free ride on the Papagenobahn lift

The all-around visibility at an elevation of 1,600 m is an indescribably beautiful experience. Take the Papagenobahn lift up to the Rossbrand and to the high-altitude trail. The panorama will delight all cross-country skiers at Gut Weissenhof . Scandinavian conditions - only that much better. The cross-country trail has a length of 12 km and allows for cross-country skiing in classic or skating style.

Ride up and down for hikers & cross-country skiers with Papagenobahn lift
adults: € 10.30
children: € 6.40
group discounts: 20 people or more
refreshments: Skialm Schneekanone, Karhütte

& more info: Cross-country map of the Rossbrand trails

 

High-altitude trails in Obertauern

While elsewhere it is already springtime, you can still carve down perfect slopes in Obertauern. So not only do alpine skiers get their money's worth, but also cross-country skiers. Starting point: from Gut  Weissenhof take the first exit on the traffic circle in the direction of Obertauern, past Untertauern and the Gnadenloipe trail, ca. 15 min. away by car. 15 km

Hundsfeldloipe trail
Length: 6 km
North of the sports center you will find the entrance to the wonderful trail located on the sunny side. The most beautiful part of this trail runs through the nature reserve of the Hundsfeldmoor and ends with a rapid descent in the direction of the sports center. An additional entrance to the Hundsfeldloipe can be found near the kiting area.

World cup trail
Length: 10 km
The entrance to this very promising, 10 km long trail of intermediate difficulty is found at the valley station of the Gamsleiten chair lift across from the post office.

& more info: Cross-country map of the trails in Obertauern

 

Cross-country skiing school in Altenmarkt
BASIC COURSES for SKATING or CLASSIC
In the beginner classes, basics will of course be learned, and at the same time, each person's natural talents will be nurtured.
Prerequisite: joy for being out and about in the great outdoors.
 
Skating or classic basic class
duration price price incl. skis/boots/poles
3 half days € 79 € 89
2 half days € 69 € 79
1 half day

€ 34

€ 44
 
SAFETY COURSE
Are you alone on the trail but still have problems with difficult passages? Then come to us and learn about safety: proper braking, falling, getting up, changing lanes, going downhill...
 
Safety course
duration price price incl. skis/boots/poles
every Tuesday 2:00-4:00 pm € 29 € 35
 
SPECIAL SKATING CLASS 
"Skating" without mastering the right techniques can quickly become a bother. In the cross-country skiing school you will quickly learn how easy "playing with speed" can be. Skating can also be learned by older people!
 
Special skating class
duration price price incl. skis/boots/poles
2 half days € 59 € 69

& then unwind, relax, and gather new strength

After cross-country skiing, relax your muscles and think back on the wonderful mountainous countryside of Salzburger Land . Then, before the culinary highlight of the evening with our 5-course gourmet menu, come to us in the wellness spa area.
Treat yourself to a sports massage, simply rest in the room of tranquility with water beds, or swim a few laps in the heated outdoor pool at Gut Weissenhof.

At any time, we will gladly send you a no-obligation offer for your vacation at Gut Weissenhof in Salzburger Land.

» Cross-country trail map for the Salzburg Sportwelt incl. Radstadt - *pdf file, 129 KB
» Gnadenalm cross-country trail map

Cross-country skiing with us...

Cross-country skiers will be pampered here.

Radstadt has probably one of the longest and most beautiful cross-country skiing areas in the Salzburg Amadé sports world. With 160 km of well-groomed cross-country trails (both for classic and skating style) of all difficulty levels, with the 50 km long Tauernloipe trail leading the way, the heart of all cross-country skiers in Radstadt will not only beat faster but higher.

Even the well-known greats of Radstadt such as world champion Alois Stadlober and former Vasa race winner Walter Mayer find new challenges on diverse trails - including beautiful high-altitude trails.

Cross-country skiing fun until well into spring

the three high-altitude trails:


Gnadenalm (1,400 m) 12 km of groomed trails
Roßbrand (1,770 m) 16 km of groomed trails
Obertauern (1,700 m) 17 km of groomed trails.

» Cross-country trail map for the Salzburger Sportwelt incl. Radstadt- *pdf file, 129 KB
» Cross-country skiing & skating school
» Gnadenalm cross-country trail map