--- title: Cross Country Skiing Dachstein Krippenstein Gjaid Alm url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430005624/cross-country-skiing-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.html" description: Beautiful 1.2 km long cross-country ski run for skaters or diagonal runners on the Dachstein Krippenstein near the Gjaid Alm. date: 2025-02-06 modified: 2026-03-09 --- # Cross Country Skiing Dachstein Krippenstein Gjaid Alm Cross country skiing Dachstein Krippenstein Gjaid Alm ======================================================= **Starting place:** 4831 Obertraun **Destination:** 4831 Obertraun ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/217186/326CE39914E47E9D2132239CA667D901486C864BD7210095AD05396C4745D730/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/243945/CC18F74BC47E20AB9E09D4BA52E7F35B972BF04E3566FF7EF0BB2232C1F81161/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/243946/DC0CF04ECB103D5E41C13708462C2E7BC3B433AC775F1DCACC9992079BD59942/hoehenloipe-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg) © Open copyright © Pictoresk.at Close copyright [ ![The photo shows the Gjaid Alm in a beautiful winter landscape including the cross country trail.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/217186/326CE39914E47E9D2132239CA667D901486C864BD7210095AD05396C4745D730/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg "© Pictoresk.at") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/217186/326CE39914E47E9D2132239CA667D901486C864BD7210095AD05396C4745D730/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg) © Open copyright © Pictoresk.at Close copyright [ ![As you can see in the picture, the cross country ski run leads through beautiful winter landscapes over the mountain pastures of the Dachstein Krippenstein.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243945/CC18F74BC47E20AB9E09D4BA52E7F35B972BF04E3566FF7EF0BB2232C1F81161/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg "© Pictoresk.at") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243945/CC18F74BC47E20AB9E09D4BA52E7F35B972BF04E3566FF7EF0BB2232C1F81161/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg) © Open copyright © Pictoresk.at Close copyright [ ![Two cross country skiers practice their winter sports on the Dachstein Krippenstein.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243946/DC0CF04ECB103D5E41C13708462C2E7BC3B433AC775F1DCACC9992079BD59942/hoehenloipe-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg "© Pictoresk.at") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243946/DC0CF04ECB103D5E41C13708462C2E7BC3B433AC775F1DCACC9992079BD59942/hoehenloipe-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg) © Open copyright © Pictoresk.at Close copyright [ ![As the photo shows the trail is perfect for skaters and diagonal runners.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/243947/D2C9F599BC52C2B37A71A84ACF0B5E3B1679BE4755F1A4EE675ED354A64DCC89/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg "© Pictoresk.at") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/243947/D2C9F599BC52C2B37A71A84ACF0B5E3B1679BE4755F1A4EE675ED354A64DCC89/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. pets allowed Glacier region Circular route Possible accommodation Winkl 31 4831 Obertraun [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Winkl%2031%2C%204831%20Obertraun "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Winkl%2031%2C%204831%20Obertraun "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&path=enc:yx_aH_~lrAPLnApAd@z@PRVNN\HpAHjACx@G\QTUKI_@Lo@Da@Aw@CeAMZ@vAGn@?v@Hl@@`@G\S?UWQs@CMa@kAQRCP?bALh@TPRJB`@Sl@k@|@MHUAMKEQDa@NU@a@SWwAd@MHMDO?KOCWFWz@}AVi@R[zByA^U\e@HSCa@KMeAe@c@IIQAc@Dg@Cc@&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Not in operation** **Do your winter sports at 1 700 m above sea level in the breathtaking winter landscape of the Dachstein Krippenstein near the Gjaid Alm.** Cross-country skiing at 1,700 m above sea level ----------------------------------------------- The **Gjaid Alm high-altitude trail** is an absolute insider tip when it comes to **guaranteed snow** and **winter panoramas**. From **[Obertraun](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/welterberegion/obertraun.html?utm_campaign=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_source=tourdata)**, you can easily take the **[Dachstein Krippenstein cable car](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004188/dachstein-krippenstein-seilbahn.html)** to the **Gjaid cable car station**. Walk just a few meters down to the **[Gjaid Alm](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/103232/gjaid-alm.html)** and get straight onto the trail. The cross-country ski trail is suitable for both **skaters** and **diagonal skiers**. The loop is approx. **1.2 km long** and takes you through the **beautiful winter landscape** across the alpine pastures of the Gjaid Alm. After the sport, you should enjoy a refreshment on the **sun terrace** of the Gjaid Alm before taking the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car back down to the valley. **Our tip:** why not try out other winter sports? The **[Freesports Arena Dachstein Krippenstein](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/105011/freesports-arena-dachstein-krippenstein.html)** makes **skiers' hearts** beat faster and **well-signposted snowshoe trails** invite you to go on **a snowshoe tour**. You can find all the information you need at: https: **[//dachstein.salzkammergut.at/schneeschuhwandern.html](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/schneeschuhwandern.html)** **[Experience a 360° panoramic tour on the Dachstein Krippenstein...](https://www.dachstein-panorama.at/?s=pano49414&utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** [ Tour and route information ](#ttgCollapseTourdetails) --------------------------------------------------------- **Starting place:** 4831 Obertraun **Destination:** 4831 Obertraun **duration:** 0h 15m **length:** 1,2 km **Altitude difference (uphill):** 37m **Altitude difference (downhill):** 39m **Lowest point:** 1.714m **Highest point:** 1.739m **difficulty:** easy **condition:** easy **panoramic view:** Dreamtour **Paths covering:** snow **Starting point:** Gjaid Alm at the Dachstein Krippenstein **Destination:** Gjaid Alm at the Dachstein Krippenstein **further information:** - Glacier region - Circular route - Possible accommodation - Board possible **Details - Trail**- Nordic skiing facilities: Marked Nordic skiing run - Type of Nordic skiing run: Classic + skating - free [ ![Altitude profile Cross country skiing Dachstein Krippenstein Gjaid Alm](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430005624&width=355&height=250&FontSize=12&mkt=en) ![Altitude profile Cross country skiing Dachstein Krippenstein Gjaid Alm](//static.et4.de/ElevationProfileChart/Go.ashx?Experience=hoehenprofil-meta&Server=meta.tourdata.at&AddElevations=true&AddOfftrackWaypoints=false&AddSurfaces=true&AddWaypoints=false&globalid=tourdata_tour_430005624&width=450&height=350&mkt=en) ](#ttgHoehenprofilModal "Cross country skiing Dachstein Krippenstein Gjaid Alm") [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ December to March, depending on the amount of snow [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****by car** ****from Salzburg:**** Federal road B158 direction Bad Ischl in Bad Ischl driveway onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 in direction to Bad Goisern, Hallstatt and Obertraun, in Obertraun turn right direction Dachstein Krippenstein cable car **from Linz:** A1 motorway exit Regau on Salzkammergut Straße B145 direction Gmunden, Bad Goisern, Hallstatt and Obertraun, in Obertraun turn right direction Dachstein Krippenstein cable car **from Graz:** A9 motorway exit Liezen on B320 in Trautenfels turn onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 via Bad Aussee to Obertraun, in Obertraun turn left direction Dachstein Krippenstein cable car **from Villach:** A10 Tauernautobahn to exit "Eben im Pongau", from there via Annaberg, Gosau and Hallstatt to Obertraun, in Obertraun turn right direction Dachstein Krippenstein cable car **by bus:** get off at the bus station “Obertraun Dachsteinseilbahn” **by train:** from Linz/Salzburg to Attnang-Puchheim, change to train to Stainach-Irdning or from Stainach-Irdning Zug direction Attnang-Puchheim get off at train station "Obertraun-Dachsteinhöhlen", from there 45 minutes to walk or change to the bus Detailed information on the respective train and bus times can be found at **** (train) and **** (bus). **Parking**- Parking space: 200 - Parking area for disabled: 5 - Bus parking space: 12 [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**Here you can find the **[price information](https://dachstein-salzkammergut.com/en/tickets-offers/tickets-winter/ski-tickets/?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** of the **Dachstein Krippenstein cable car**. [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Pets allowed - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for families - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Most economical season**- Spring - Early winter - Deep winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. [ Grooming service ](#ttgCollapseWegbetreuer) ----------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Michael Haid Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/113339/F46B0B792D6F759B53F7C1B6963EE649AD1375D492D557F61DE692866CB40D78/gjaidalm20170294.jpg "Gjaid_Alm_2017_0294 (© Copyright: Michael Haid)") Gjaid Alm auf 1739 ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/holidays/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/103232/gjaid-alm-auf-1739.html) [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Cross country skiing Dachstein Krippenstein Gjaid Alm** Gjaidalm Winkl 31 4831 Obertraun Phone [ +43 6131 596 ](tel:+436131596) E-Mail [service@gjaid.at](#mailto) Web [www.gjaid.at/](https://www.gjaid.at/ "New window") https://www.gjaid.at/ --- **You can also visit us on** [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/dachsteinkrippenstein/) [ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/dachsteinkrippenstein/) [ Pinterest ](https://www.pinterest.com/dachsteinsalzkammergut) [ YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/user/KrippensteinMov) [ Wikipedia ](http://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obertraun) --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Accommodations ](#ttgCollapseVermieter) ------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Michael Haid Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/113339/F46B0B792D6F759B53F7C1B6963EE649AD1375D492D557F61DE692866CB40D78/gjaidalm20170294.jpg "Gjaid_Alm_2017_0294 (© Copyright: Michael Haid)") Gjaid Alm auf 1739 ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/holidays/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/103232/gjaid-alm-auf-1739.html) [ Declaration of consent ](#ttgCollapseZustimmung) ---------------------------------------------------- Interactive elevation profile ------------------------------- [ Download GPS data ](#ttgDisclaimerContent) [ Create PDF ](#ttgTourdataPdfModal430005624) [To the website](https://www.gjaid.at/ "New window") ×Declaration of consent ---------------------- The tours presented here are suggested tours that are provided free of charge. 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