Cross-country skiing paradise Gastein – cross-country skiing guarantee till spring.

Cross-country skiing, the very gentle sport, is generally known as one of the healthiest exercises. Cross-country skiing in Gastein even shows that healthy exercise can be fun! Gliding through a winter wonderland, breathing the fresh air of the mountains, following your own rhythm...

Counting more than 50km of well prepared cross-country ski run, Gastein is one of the largest paradises for cross-country skiers. The trails of this Nordic sport, as well as our winter hiking tours, lead to the most beautiful places of this holiday region. Cross-country skiing is just a little more physically demanding. Are you meeting the challenge?

In Sportgastein, the fun of cross-country skiing is guaranteed on runs 1,600 m above sea level until late spring.
One of our highlights is – in the truest sense of the word – a floodlit run in Bad Gastein (District of Böckstein) or the run in the health resort gardens of Bad Hofgastein.

It is well known that cross-country skiing requires total body control. However, did you know there is virtually no other sport strengthening your muscles so intensively and conserving your joints at the same time? – With us you can enjoy this gentle sport during your winter vacation.

Cross-country skiing is one of the most popular endurance sports in winter times and requires all out of a body. A cross-country skier trains 95 % of his muscles and likewise his heart and circulatory system, and his coordination abilities. The smooth movements of cross-country skiing are very gentle to the joints and the risk of injury is very low.

In the region of Gastein cross-country skiers will find a wide network of runs, leaving nothing to be desired.
 
With more than 50km of well prepared cross-country ski run, Gastein is the Eldorado for every cross-country skier and Nordic Cruiser.

Information about cross-country ski runs up to date - season 2011/2012. Information by tourism association!

See also: cross-country ski run reports and important information about cross-country ski runs of Gastein

In addition to a wide network of runs you can find a fair selection of accomodations. Click here for all-inclusive packages.

The Gastein school of cross-country skiing in the country of Salzburg provides optimal prerequisites for learning techniques, endurance and speed. Cross-country skiing stands for health, well-being, fun and freedom.

Gladly we arrange contacts with the school of cross-country skiing in Gastein. Tell us your wishes and we will arrange it for you!

Tip! Give it a try!

Cross-country skiing trial lessons with our certified cross-country skiing teachers.

Every Monday: 3 p.m. to 4 p.m.

Rates: 15 EUR per person including cross-country skiing equipment

Tip! That’s it!

NEW: "Focus on fun" - trial-biathlon in Gastein:

The newly built biathlon stand is supervised professionally by our cross-country skiing school and is located directly on the run in Böckstein. No precognition necessary.

Every Tuesday 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. in Böckstein

New! Every Friday 5.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. in Bad Hofgastein

Rates: 15 EUR per person including cross-country skiing equipment, laser rifle and shooting range fees 

Following services are offered by the cross-country skiing school in Gastein (rates see below):

| Private lessons | group lessons | kids lessons | day group adults | day group kids | laser biathlon | snowshoeing | video analysis | heart rate controlled training for beginners and experts including evaluation | top-ski rental | top waxing service | organization and realization of group events as well as company races |

Nordic Cruising combines classical cross-country skiing with elements of summer sports like running and Nordic Walking. The shorter Cruising-Ski with a wider base provides higher stability; nevertheless, it allows easy gliding and ascending in untouched terrains. Explore the winter wonderlands of Gastein in a new way!
Our local and qualified ski instructors offer an introduction to Nordic Cruising, while you can either purchase or simply rent the latest equipment from our specialty shops.
Cross-country skiing in Gastein is more than just a healthy outdoor sport: a diversified network of cross-country ski runs, a magnificent backdrop of mountain ranges and innovative offers turn Gastein into an Eldorado for Nordic Sports lovers. In case you had not enough exercise by sunset, in winter times there is the possibility to explore the runs in Bad Gastein or in the spa gardens of Bad Hofgastein which are floodlit by night.

Nordic Walking has experienced a tremendous boom during the last years. More and more outdoor sportsman of all ages with their typical walking sticks can be noticed walking over the countryside.

The perfect alternative for winter times is: Nordic Cruising – the gentle form of cross-country skiing.

Nordic Cruising differs predominantly from traditional cross-country skiing in form of equipment. The skis are broader and shorter and therefore provide optimal stability. The shape of the ski allows smooth gliding and easy climbing. Furthermore, the short length of the skis simplifies the learning of cross-country skiing movements. Depending on body weight, ski sizes of small, medium and large are chosen.

Another specific feature of the Nordic Cruising-Ski brings an advantage to this popular sport. The curved tip of the ski enables sportsmen to cut through deep snow and make their own way through untouched terrains. However, for beginners easy and medium levels of difficulty are recommended. Only experts should adventure black tracks or make trips through untouched terrains.

The smooth movement patterns Nordic Cruising is, according to the Austrian Ski Association (ÖSV), an ideal training for all age classes. It activates 95 % of all muscles, influences positively the heart and circulatory system and therefore prevents high blood pressure, infarctions and diabetes.
The smooth movement patterns of cross-country skiing enhance coordination abilities whereas the smooth movement patterns conserve joints and spine. Of course this endurance sport also increases the burning of calories. Nordic Cruising is the perfect alternative to the gym.

Just the soft noise of gliding skis breaks the silence: your heart is pounding, lungs are filled with fresh air, cheeks rosy from the cold mountain air. Your body savors the exercise and your reward is the view of the surrounding mountain ranges bathed in red light by the setting sun. More and more people discover their love to cross-country skiing, skating and cruising. The latter combines classical cross-country skiing with elements of summer sports like running and Nordic Walking. And they come into vogue!
„Cross-country is not just an alternative to alpine skiing anymore, but a modern sport, that is hardly surpassed by any other sport concerning full-body strain and endurance training.“

Depending on snow conditions, up to 4 beautiful cross-country ski runs are accessible!

According to the tourism office only these 3 runs are prepared with tracks Bad Hofgastein 2010/2011! Depending on snow conditions 3 runs are available here.

According to the tourism office this is the only run prepared with tracks Dorfgastein 2010/2011!