Paragliding, snowshoeing, cross-country skiing ...
The alternatives to skiing
If you are looking for a change from fun on the slopes during your winter vacation, you will find it in Hinterstoder! The so-called "Pearl of the Alps" not only attracts skiers and snowboarders, but also paragliders, cross-country skiers and winter hikers. Find out what other activities the enchanting village in the Pyhrn-Priel vacation region has to offer around the ski area
Pure relaxation
Snowshoe trails on the Höss
Enjoy the moment in quiet seclusion and in the midst of a dreamlike landscape. Anyone who wants to do this is guaranteed to enjoy a visit to the snowshoe trails in the Hinterstoder ski area! Hardly any other winter sport promises such pure relaxation as snowshoeing. Regardless of whether you are out and about with an experienced guide or on your own. Breathe in the fresh mountain air step by step and enjoy the magnificent panorama - what more could you want?
Please note: The Höss gondola lift takes you comfortably to trail no. 1 at the middle station. Trail no. 2 can only be reached with the Höss-Express 6-seater chairlift, transportation with the Hösskogel double chairlift is NOT possible without skis or a board.
Tip: The snowshoe trail folder contains a detailed map and lots of other useful information about snowshoeing.
The folder is also available free of charge at all ticket offices and tourist offices!
The alternative to skiing
Cross-country skiing in Hinterstoder
High altitude trail Hutterer Böden
In the middle of the Hinterstoder ski area, but not on the slopes? Yes, that's possible! Because the snow-sure Hutterer Böden high-altitude trail starts right at the middle station. The four-kilometre circular route leads along the Almboden to the Edtbauernalm and back again. Either on the two classic tracks or on the skating trail - and in any case always through gentle terrain. Magnificent views of Stoder's local mountain Höss included! The way to cross-country skiing bliss is via the 10-seater Hössbahn lift.
By the way: there is also a two-kilometre-long winter hiking trail at the middle station. Simply enquire with the team on site and discover the landscape on foot!
If that's not enough: 25 kilometers of classic style and six kilometers of skating await winter holidaymakers in Hinterstoder in Upper Austria. The cross-country ski trail leads directly from the village along the Steyr to the end of the valley at Baumschlagerreith. Cross-country skiing step by cross-country skiing step, you pass the Polsterlucke and Dietlgut - always surrounded by a fantastic snow-covered landscape.
Above the clouds
Paragliding in winter
The abyss is getting closer and closer, a few more meters and then: take off! Hovering in the air, a feeling of boundless freedom sets in after just a few seconds. And once you've experienced this feeling, most people will never want to go without it again. Excitement, adrenaline, thrills: paragliding is rightly one of the most exciting sports in the world.
Whether as a tandem passenger with an experienced pilot from the flight school or as a confident frequent flyer - paragliding in Hinterstoder is something very special! Look forward to a bird's eye view of the snow-covered Pyhrn-Priel vacation region.
Find out more about paragliding in the Hinterstoder mountain summer and the take-off and landing sites!