Child in ski gear skiing on a snowy slope near Falkensteiner Residences Edelweiss

Sports & Activities

Summer and Winter Sports in Katschberg

The Katschberg Alpine region is a true Eldorado for sports and fitness enthusiasts. Whether summer or winter - here you can be active all year round and marvel at the most beautiful panoramas. While the warm season entices you to go hiking, try out mountain biking trails, climbing, Nordic walking, horse riding or alpine golf, winter offers pure skiing and snowboarding fun with guaranteed snow and kilometres of pistes. Cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, tobogganing - the list of winter sports on Katschberg is also long.

Winter at Katschberg

  • Fun & Action between 1,640 and 2,220 meters above sea level
  • 100% of the pistes have the latest snowmaking equipment.
  • Most of the ski runs (about 40 km) are intermediate slopes; there are easy slopes for beginners (about 10 km). Advanced skiers and boarders will find their challenge on the 10 km of black slopes. 
  • Katschi’s children world is an exclusive fun park for kids – with mini jet and talking comic characters
  • Ski and snowboard lessons for children, perfection courses for adults and guided ski tours in our own snow sport school
  • Ski rental at the hotel
  • Ice rink in front of the hotel, usage depending on the weather conditions, ice skates available at the ski rental

ACTIVITIES AT KATCHBERG IN WINTER

People enjoying a horse-drawn sleigh ride in a snowy forest near Falkensteiner Residences Edelweiss

Horse-drawn sleigh & carriage ride

  • Winter

The horse-drawn sleigh or carriage ride to the Pritzhütte lodge provides romance and delicious food all year round. Bookings by telephone: +43 (0)664 2844 583, at the Visitor Center or at hotel reception.

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Ski lift chairs over snow-covered pine trees at night near Falkensteiner Residences Edelweiss

Night skiing

  • Winter

As soon as it is dark, there's night skiing on the Katschberg mountain. Finish the day with a chalet party. With a valid ski pass & no booking needed.

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Wooden sled on snowy landscape with pine trees near Falkensteiner Residences Edelweiss

Tobogganing on the Katschberg mountain

  • Winter

A toboggan tour on the Katschberg mountain is just about a must! On Tuesdays and Saturdays, you can even toboggan at night from 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. € 5.00 rental fee for the sledge.

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Two skiers ascending a snowy mountain slope near Falkensteiner Residences Edelweiss

Ski touring

  • Winter

A number of ski tour routes spread out from the slopes. The guided tour at sunrise is a special experience. Ski tours are not permitted on the pistes when the lifts are operating.

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Close-up of snowshoes on a snowy mountainous landscape near Falkensteiner Residences Edelweiss

Snowshoe and winter hiking on the Katschberg mountain

  • Winter

A total of 30 km of winter hiking trails cut through the snow on the Katschberg mountain. Tours with a guide are also available.

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Summer at Katschberg

  • 200 km of marked trails
  • Walking, climbing, cycling
  • Golf, riding
  • Largest high ropes course in Austria
  • Alpine horse centre
  • Adventure playground Katschhausen
  • Outdoor sports facilities
  • Funcourt with ball game field, monkey bars
  • E-mountain bike rental for adults

ACTIVITIES AT KATCHBERG IN SUMMER

Aerial view of a golf course with multiple sand bunkers and a cart path at Falkensteiner Residences Edelweiss

Golf

  • Summer

The Golf Club Lungau is only 7 km away. The 18-hole course is nestled in the beautiful countryside and offers varied practice facilities and the charming 9-hole par 3 course to create space for beginners and consistent players.

Two hikers with backpacks trekking in a dense forest near Falkensteiner Residences Edelweiss

Nordic walking/Mountain Running

  • Summer

At an altitude of 1,650 m, mountain running and Nordic walking routes meander along the Katschberg mountain. Ideal for high altitude training.

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Electric mountain bike on a rugged trail near Falkensteiner Residences Edelweiss

(E-)bike tours

  • Summer

With an e-bike rental, you only need to decide which route you want to take to explore the Katschberg region. Various bike rental stores are located in the Lieser-Maltatal area.

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Two people riding segways on a gravel path near Falkensteiner Residences Edelweiss

Segway tours

  • Summer

Katschberg Segway tours are great fun – including the thrill of mastering forest paths at 20 km/h. From 12 years of age upwards – Booking at the Falkensteiner Hotel Cristallo; 38.00 per person per hour and 20% discount with the LungauCard.

Aerial view of tennis player serving on a clay court near Falkensteiner Residences Edelweiss

Sports Facilities

  • Summer

During summer, our hotel offers outdoor sports courts for tennis, volleyball, and football. The courts can be reserved directly at the hotel, allowing you to fully enjoy your sporting activities. Perfect for a match with friends or family during your stay.

Couple by a mountain lake with cloudy skies near Falkensteiner Residences Edelweiss

Hiking buses

  • Summer

Thanks to the new free bus connections, guests can now conveniently reach all the popular destinations in the region without needing their own car. Whether it's hiking in the Maltatal, taking the summer cable car to Katschberg, visiting the Baby Village Trebesing, exploring exhibitions in Gmünd, or enjoying an active day in Innerkrems – the new bus routes make it possible to fully enjoy the region.

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