Cross-country-skiing
Hitting the trail to winter happiness.
Even though Schladming-Dachstein lies in the heart of Austria, Nordic sports also have a rich tradition here. With 220 km of perfectly maintained ski trails, this cross-country Eldorado on the sunny Ramsau am Dachstein plateau has long attracted the international elite of Nordic skiing in addition to pure holidaymakers. Amid the incomparable mountain scenery that flanks Dachstein Glacier, the world’s longest glacier ski trail promises an extraordinary experience at 2700 m above sea level. Whenever you are ready to recharge your batteries, there are plenty of eateries and watering holes along the way. If you would like to learn how to cross-country ski, we suggest turning to one of our 3 cross-country schools. But if you are content simply watching, we might suggest the FIS World Cup in the Nordic Combined which will be held here in December.
Good news for you, the cross-country skiing in Ramsau am Dachstein season started on November 10, 2023.
Ramsau am Dachstein
the cross-country skiing center in Austria.
- 125 km of trails tracked for classic skiing and 95 km for sporty “skating” technique, all shown clearly on the trail map
- 20 cross-country loop trails
- various levels of difficulty, length (up to 30 km) and altitude (plateau and glacier trails)
- many cosy refreshment stops and huts along the trails, including the Schladming-Dachstein Almkulinarik.
- top cross-country ski schools
- snowmaking infrastructure & snowfarming
- night trail & full moon cross-country skiing experience
- awarded with the Styrian Cross-Country Trail Seal Of Quality
- High altitude cross-country ski trail on the Rittisberg
Valley XC trails
through other communities in the region
In addition to our center for Nordic skiing, Ramsau am Dachstein, the region also features a wide variety of idyllic valley ski trails, certain to appeal to more casual cross-country skiers in particular.
- Schladming-Untertal: classic cristall trail & two skating trails
- Spechtensee cross-country ski trail near the idyllic Moorsee lake in Wörschachwald
- Planneralm high altitude trail & Hinterwald trail in Donnersbachtal
- When snow conditions are good, there are further cross-country ski runs on the Mitterberg, in Gröbming, Haus im Ennstal and the Sölktäler Nature Park.
That´s the way.
The most beautiful cross-country skiing trails in the Nordic centre of Ramsau am Dachstein and the entire region.
Cross Country Rates 2023/2024
Ramsau am Dachstein
| Period of validity | Standard fee | WinterCard |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2-day ticket (from noon) | € 11,00 | € 11,00 |
| 1-day ticket | € 15,50 | € 15,50 |
| 3-day ticket | € 22,00 | € 22,00 |
| 7-day-ticket | € 29,00 | € 29,00 |
Children up to the 15th birthday are free of charge. Attention! No extensions of the 7-day ticket possible.
| Pre sale price | Standard fee (from December 7th, 2023) | |
|---|---|---|
| Season pass Adult | € 161,00 | € 196,00 |
| Season pass Youth (year of birth 2003 to 2008) | € 85,00 | € 121,00 |
| Season pass "RamsauerLeben" | € 299,00 | € 365,00 |
| Season pass Combi Ticket Ramsau am Dachstein & Bad Mitterndorf | € 227,00 | € 265,00 |
- Children up to the 15th birthday are free of charge.
- Season pass RamsauerLeben - cross-country-skiing, Dachsteinbad & Sauna & Fitness, buses on the plateau of Ramsau am Dachstein.
- The cross-country season ticket is also valid in the Seefeld region - and vice versa! This is a special deal between the two World Cup regions so that the respective ticket holders can collect new impressions on the cross-country ski tracks of the world champions.
- Cross-country season tickets or reloading of season tickets of the previous year 2022/23 possible directly at the Dachsteinbad in Ramsau Ort during opening hours or via the online shop Dachstein Erlebnisshop Ramsauer Verkehrsbetriebe.
Please note, that no dogs are allowed on the cross-country ski trails in Ramsau am Dachstein and the Schladming-Dachstein region (except on the trails in the Sölk - the statutory leash requirement also applies here).
Cross-Country Ski Schools
Our cross-country skiing schools are here to get you on the right track. Whether you prefer classic cross-country skiing or skating, our instructors have the best tips and tricks for you.
Biathlon for guests
The new trend
Biathlon is fascinating. Not just to watch on TV, when the world's best athletes clock laps and try to turn the black targets white, standing as well as prone - but also to try it yourself. In Ramsau am Dachstein, there are several ways to enjoy a taste of the enthralling world of biathlon. The offers include laser, air and small-caliber rifles, which you can use to test your accuracy inside the biathlon stadium. A team of trainers teaches correct breathing and shooting techniques, helping you find the optimal pulse and rhythm for shooting between those strength-sapping cross-country stages. Children can participate from a height of 140 cm.
TIP: Group or company event
Snowfarming
Ramsau am Dachstein has been snowfarming since winter 2013. At the end of every winter, we collect and cover large piles of snow with a layer of woodchips, ready to re-use the next winter. To prevent sun and rain melting the snow, an additional white protective sheet is placed on top. This way, we can keep up to 80% of the snow.
Test Winner 2023
The cross-country skiing center Ramsau am Dachstein was awarded by the world's largest test portal of ski resorts Skiresort.de as test winner 2023 in the category "cross-country skiing and trails". In addition to the total length of the trails and the different levels of difficulty of the trails, the condition and preparation of the trails as well as the given snow reliability and additional service offers were the main evaluation criteria.