Ski touring in the Salzkammergut
Your expert for ski tours in Salzburg
Experience your ski touring adventure in the Salzkammergut. DAS Hintersee offers excellent services and facilities for ski touring enthusiasts. The team provides expert advice and guided tours in Hintersee's winter landscape.
Services for ski tourers at DAS Hintersee
- Specialised ski touring equipment
- In house Ski touring equipment hire from HAGAN
- Secure ski storage room with drying facilities
- Culinary indulgence at the Gasthof Hintersee
- The perfect starting point for your ski tours
- More relaxing Wellnessbereich with saunas
- Massage services & Beauty treatments
- Modern rooms & luxurious chalets
- Dogs are welcome
Ski touring routes in the Salzkammergut
Discover a variety of routes for all skill levels in Hintersee. Each route takes you through the region's breathtaking landscape.
Ski tour from Sommerau to the Wieserhörndl
This ski tour in the Osterhorn Group begins at the Hintersee descent in the village of Sommerau. From there, the trail leads right through the forest above the Anzenbergalm to the Anzenberg. It then continues along the south-east ridge through open terrain to the summit of the Wieserhörndl. The route is 8,4 km long in total and is classified as easy. Allow about 3 hours for this tour to enjoy both the ascent and descent. The tour includes an ascent of 900 metres, with the highest point being the Wieserhörndl at 1,567 metres.
- Difficulty: easy
- Distance: 8.4 km
- Duration: 3 hours
- Ascent: 900 metres
- Descent: 900 metres
- Highest point: 1,567 metres
- Lowest point: 725 metres
Ski tour from Hintersee to the Königsberghorn
The ski tour starts in the Unterzagl district of Hintersee and leads to the Königsberghorn. This route is often overshadowed by the more famous ski tours from Lämmerbach, but offers a unique experience. The trail leads along a farm track and a narrow ravine to the cirque below the steep northern flank of the mountain. The ascent then continues along the ridge on the western side of the mountain. For the descent, you can either take the ascent route or, in good conditions, the attractive steep northern slope.
- Difficulty: medium
- Distance: 8.6 km
- Duration: 3:00 h
- Ascent: 864 m
- Descent: 864 m
- Highest point: 1,621 m
- Lowest point: 755 m
Ski tour from Lämmerbach to the Hohen Zinken
The ski tour begins at the car park at the end of the Lämmerbach valley and leads to the Hohe Zinken, one of the most popular destinations in the Hintersee touring area. The popularity of the Hohe Zinken lies in its relatively reliable snow conditions and the moderate physical and technical demands of the tour. The first section runs along a forest road through wooded terrain, after which the route continues through picturesque alpine pastures to the foot of the Hohe Zinken summit. The final stage is the technical highlight of the tour in terms of skiing.
- Difficulty: medium
- Distance: 11.5 km
- Duration: 4 hours
- Ascent: 1,040 metres
- Descent: 1,040 metres
- Highest point: 1,764 metres
- Lowest point: 820 metres
Ski tour from Hintersee via the Feichtenstein to the Regenspitz
This ski tour in the Osterhorn Group is one of the classics and starts at the Satzstein car park. The trail initially follows the summer path to the Feichtensteinalm. From there, the route picks up speed. It follows the ridge to the Feichtenstein, offering impressive views of the surrounding mountains and peaks along the way. The ascent over the ridge to the Feichtenstein is challenging but particularly rewarding.
- Difficulty: medium
- Distance: 10.4 km
- Duration: 2:49 hours
- Ascent: 907 metres
- Descent: 907 metres
- Highest point: 1,673 metres
- Lowest point: 766 metres
Ski tours for beginners & advanced skiers
Hintersee in the Salzkammergut region is the ideal base for ski tours for both beginners and advanced skiers. Surrounded by the impressive mountain landscapes of the Osterhorn group and numerous peaks that are perfect for ski tours, the village offers a variety of routes with different levels of difficulty. This unique combination makes Hintersee a favourite destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
Hintersee is the ideal place for ski touring beginners of all ages, including children who want to take their first steps in the snow. This pictured village not only offers breathtaking scenery, but also a variety of routes designed specifically for newcomers to ski touring. These routes are designed to be both safe and enjoyable, with gentle gradients and manageable distances, ideal for learning basic techniques and gaining initial experience in alpine terrain.
A special tip for snowboard enthusiasts
Hintersee is also a paradise for splitboarding. The region offers excellent opportunities for snowboarders to convert their boards into splitboards and enjoy the same tours as skiers. This makes Hintersee a versatile winter sports destination that will make the hearts of all mountain lovers beat faster.
Free ski bus to your ski tour in Hintersee
The public ski bus takes you directly to the starting points of your ski tour in Hintersee every hour from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. This service is free of charge for guests wearing winter sports clothing. Sit back, relax and enjoy your holiday in the Salzkammergut.
Hintersee in the Salzkammergut region is blessed with ideal weather conditions for ski touring: high snow reliability thanks to cold temperatures, which create ideal conditions for long-lasting, high-quality snow. This cool weather combined with frequent sunshine, especially on the peaks, ensures perfect ski touring conditions, allowing you to enjoy both the beauty of snow-covered landscapes and pleasant, sunny moments during the ascent.
Perfect snow conditions and sunshine
Beginner-friendly ski touring route in Hintersee
The ski touring trail to the Loibersbacher Höhe is perfect for beginners. With informative boards about ski touring and safety in mountain terrain, the trail leads you to the summit of the Loibersbacher Höhe at 1,456 metres, where you can enjoy a fantastic view of the Osterhorn group and the surrounding peaks. The partially groomed ski route up the Anzenberg, on the other hand, offers an excellent opportunity for ski touring and snowshoe hikes. This route, once part of the valley descent, stretches for just under 3 kilometres and is therefore ideal as a training route.
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