Gastein
Freeride Eldorado
In Gastein, freeriders will find the highest area in the Ski amadé network. More and more winter sports fans are drawn to Gastein for powder snow. The many route options and the official ski routes get freeride hearts racing.
Adrenaline junkies looking for a challenge and who love skiing in deep powder are in exactly the right place in the highest ski area in the region. Whether in powder snow or spring snow, you can leave the groomed pistes behind and start your freeride adventure. The groomed pistes also have a lot to offer. On top of that, there is a stunning mountain panorama to enjoy.
Ski route 1 – Golden Powder
Sportgastein
The Golden Powder ski route is the longest route in Sportgastein, with a length of 5 km and a vertical drop of 664 metres. The ski route starts directly below the mountain station of the Goldbergbahn.
At the end of the route, you can connect directly to the next ski route, Golden Rush, and freeride all the way down into the valley.
Ski route 2 – Golden Rush
Sportgastein
The Golden Rush route starts directly after the Golden Powder route and is around 2 km long with a vertical drop of 389 metres.
The middle section of the ski route is quite steep, making it suitable for experienced freeriders. Golden Rush leads down to the valley station of the Goldbergbahn.
Ski route 3 – Golden Ride
Sportgastein
The Golden Ride ski route starts directly at the valley station of the Kreuzkogel drag lift. The ski route is 666 metres long with a vertical drop of 176 metres.
Golden Ride is the shortest route, making it the most suitable ski route for freeride beginners.
Ski route – Katstall
Schlossalm
The Katstall ski route on Schlossalm leads from the mountain station of the Kaserebenbahn down to the Angertal ski centre.
Depending on the snow and weather conditions, winter sports enthusiasts can look forward to a deep-snow or mogul run covering 1.3 kilometres.