Hintersee loop — 16 km
Flat terrain, even profile. Good for beginners and families. Start point two minutes from the hotel.
Cross-country skiing in the Salzkammergut
70 km of groomed tracks — right outside the door.
Hintersee sits in the middle of one of Salzburg’s densest cross-country networks. The trail starts a two-minute walk from the hotel. Classic or skating — both are possible on all routes.
The free ski bus runs hourly from 06:00 to 21:00 and takes guests, in their ski gear, to the starting points in Faistenau and nearby.
70 km
Total trail network
16 km
Hintersee loop
20 km
Tiefbrunnau loop
5 km
Kugelberg loop
5 km
Faistenau village trail
2 km
Practice trail (lit)
The trails at a glance
Tiefbrunnau loop — 20 km
The longest loop in the network. Works for gentle tours and for sporty sections.
Kugelberg loop — 5 km
Evening trail — lit until 21:00. Short and compact, ideal after dinner.
Faistenau village trail — 5 km
Several climbs make this loop demanding. For experienced skiers looking for elevation gain.
Practice trail — 2 km
At the school sports field, lit until 21:00. Flat, manageable — the right start for newcomers.
Kästle rental & coaching
In the hotel’s own test center, Kästle Nordic ski sets are available to rent — shoes included. No luggage, no hassle.
Free coaching sessions take place on Mondays and Fridays. If you want to go deeper, multi-day cross-country camps are also available.
Once you find the rhythm, you just keep going.