Winter fun off the slopes
Away from the Classics
Beyond alpine skiing, winter in Hochsteiermark offers many other facets. Whether seeking action, family fun or relaxing nature experiences, these winter adventures bring joy and create unforgettable moments.
Sledding
The sun shines brightly against the blue sky, and the mountains are blanketed in sparkling white – perfect conditions for a sledding adventure that turns chilly winter days into pure fun.
Sledding runs in Hochsteiermark:
- Rodelbahn Stuhleck: 5 km long, family-friendly natural sledding track with sled rental available
- Mariazeller Bürgeralpe: 2.5 km sledding run with sled rental at the valley station
- Rodelbahn Aflenzer Bürgeralm: 8 km natural sledding track with sled rental at the valley station
- Herzogberg-Pölzl Kindberg: 2 km natural sledding track with sled rental
- Rodelbahn Ganzalm: 4 km prepared natural sledding track with sled rental at the Ganzalmhaus.
Snowshoe Yooners
A unique winter experience awaits in the Fischbacher Alps with snowshoe Yoonering.
The adventure begins with a relaxed snowshoe hike up the mountain. At the top, it’s time to take off the snowshoes, unpack the Yooner, and glide down!
The best part: uphill, the lightweight three-kilogram Yooner is easily carried on the backpack and downhill, the snowshoes are securely fastened. Thanks to the built-in shock absorber, even small bumps are effortlessly smoothed out – winter variety has never been this simple and fun.
On the ice
Frozen surfaces in Hochsteiermark open up a world of winter possibilities. Whether playing traditional ice stock sport, enjoying romantic ice skating or taking part in fast-paced ice hockey – there’s something for everyone.
Adventure seekers can try ice diving or ice fishing at Erlaufsee, while climbing enthusiasts experience thrilling heights with ice climbing. On frozen natural lakes or in indoor rinks, one thing is certain – icy cold is just right for unforgettable winter moments.
