Piste walking in the 360° Alps
Ski tours on ski slopes
Winter rest and vision. Breath and ascent.
The fascination of skiing in the south of the 360° Alps is palpable as soon as you take your first steps in the snow. In the mountain world between Pyhrn and Priel, ski tourers will find ideal conditions on the groomed pistes of the Wurzeralm and clearly signposted ascent routes for every level. The popular night tour on Wednesdays also creates space for special winter moments under the starry sky.
Reliable rules for safe piste walking, specific equipment tips and customised offers ensure orientation and a good feeling on the mountain. This combines sporting challenges with mindful exercise - in the heart of Upper Austria, where the power of nature and a genuine mountain feeling come together
Tour regulation
- Ascent track open from 8.30 am to 5.00 pm
- Walking on the piste is free for children up to 15 years of age
- Holders of ski season tickets, day and multi-day tickets use the ascent track at no extra charge.
- As soon as parts of the piste walking track are used with touring skis or snowshoes, a piste walking ticket must be purchased.
- Group discount: one free ticket from 10 paid tickets (for closed groups, only possible on the day at the ticket office, payment by one person)
Touring at night
- Ski touring at night is only permitted on Wednesdays until 10 pm.
- From 5 p.m. on these days, the valley descent is rededicated as a ski route! (The ski route is a generally accessible route intended and suitable for downhill skiing, which is marked and only secured against avalanche danger, but is neither groomed nor controlled).
- The piste is also closed from 10 p.m. on these days, as the valley run is then prepared for the next day.
Ski touring & piste walking PROHIBITED
- Skiing on groomed pistes in Hinterstoder is FORBIDDEN all day (day and night) due to the narrow and steep pistes.
- In addition, there is an acute risk of accidents and danger to life due to the use of piste machines with cable winches!
- No hazard protection!
- No liability for accidents!
Things to know about piste walking in 360° Alpenland
Piste touring is a special form of ski touring in which the ascents take place on groomed ski pistes. It combines the experience of a ski tour with the safety and infrastructure of a ski area.
There are clear rules of conduct for skiing on the Wurzeralm to ensure that all guests are safe. The pistes may only be used in the designated areas and the respective piste opening times must be adhered to. The ascent track is clearly signposted throughout and leads reliably uphill. Important: For safety reasons, piste walking is not permitted on the Gammering descent.
Attention: Skiing on groomed pistes in Hinterstoder is strictly prohibited all day - day and night.
Due to the narrow and steep pistes, there is an acute risk of accidents and danger to life, especially when using piste machines with cable winches. This work is carried out without additional hazard protection.
Please note: There is no liability for accidents.
Ski touring is permitted on the marked routes on the Wurzeralm during regular operating hours. Night tours are permitted on certain days (Wednesdays) until 22:00.
Ski touring skis with skins and suitable safety equipment are recommended for piste touring. For tours in the evening, a headlamp and reflective clothing ensure better visibility and additional safety.
The mountain railway at the Wurzeralm offers a piste walking ticket for ski tourers, which allows them to ski on the groomed slopes of the Wurzeralm. This ticket includes the piste ascent track (up to 5 times), use of the piste, car park and sanitary facilities.
Night tours under a full moon are not offered in the region. Evening skiing is only possible on Wednesdays.