Bad Gastein

Skiing in Bad Gastein

Bad Gastein’s high-altitude skiing centers on Sportgastein and the neighboring Mölltaler Glacier, offering reliable snow conditions at elevations exceeding 3,000 meters. This selection features technical FIS-certified runs like the Eissee FIS Abfahrt and diverse terrain ranging from the intermediate Schareck pistes to the freestyle-focused Snowpark. The region is characterized by expansive freeride areas and the Schareck peak, which provides a significant vertical drop across various difficulty levels, including the Wurtenboden and Verbindung connecting runs.

Schareck

The Schareck, a mountain with a height of 3,123 m, lies in the Goldberg Group of the High Tauern in Austria.

Sportgastein

High-altitude ski resort in the Hohe Tauern National Park reaching 2,686 meters. It is known for its significant vertical drop and extensive off-piste freeride terrain.

Mölltaler Gletscher

Carinthia's only glacier ski area, situated at altitudes between 2,100 and 3,122 meters. It features the Mölltaler Gletscher Express, one of the world's longest subterranean funiculars.

Eissee FIS Abfahrt

A FIS-certified competition downhill run on the Mölltaler Glacier, designed for advanced skiers and professional race training.

Schareck 4

A designated freeride and downhill route descending from the Schareck peak area.

Schareck 4a

An advanced, steep piste located on the upper slopes of the Mölltaler Glacier near the Schareck summit.

Wurtenboden

A wide, blue-rated easy piste located in the central basin of the Mölltaler Glacier ski area.

Snowpark

Freestyle terrain located on the Mölltaler Glacier featuring kickers, rails, and a boardercross course.

Verbindung

An easy connecting run facilitating transit between different sectors of the glacier ski resort.