The Ski Resort
With around 14 kilometres of slopes, the Graukogel is the smallest of the four ski areas in the Gastein valley. Two double chair lifts and a t-bar lift take winter sports enthusiasts to the slopes. Most of these are located in the forest and are therefore protected from the wind.
Its long and mostly challenging slopes make the ski area especially popular with advanced and sporty skiers. A highlight for ambitious winter sports enthusiasts is the black Toni-Sailer run, which starts at the Graukogel top station. Since most of the slopes here are not artificially snowed in, you can still enjoy pure natural snow on the Graukogel.
There is no direct lift connection to the ski area Stubnerkogel-Angertal-Schlossalm in Bad Gastein. However, there is the possibility to change to the other ski areas in Gastein with the ski bus. From 1.5 days on, the ski passes are valid in the complete network Ski amadé. This means that all other ski areas in the Gastein valley (Sportgastein, Dorfgastein-Grossarl and Stubnerkogel-Schlossalm)
Interesting facts
- The vertical drop from summit to base is 928 m. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Austria is 720 m. The high point of the ski resort is located at an elevation of 2,007 m.
- Average snow depth during the season is 87 cm at summit elevation and 25 cm at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during February, offering an average snow depth of 96 cm at summit elevation and 31 cm at the base.
- Graukogel - Bad Gastein features 39 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Austria is 37 sunny days. February is the sunniest month with an average of 13 sunny days.
Snow Safety & Snowmaking
On Mountain Dining
At Graukogel in Bad Gastein, you have two possibilities for a stopover. The cosy Graukogelalm at 1460 metres is located directly at the middle station of the Graukogelbahn. The Graukogelhütte next to the top station at 1954 metres promises a great view over the Gastein Valley. Every Wednesday and Friday, and on full moon nights it is also open in the evening for ski tourers.
Must-Ski Runs
Most Difficult Runs
Videos
Activities
Directly at the Graukogel there is no toboggan run. However, Bad Gastein offers racy fun with the natural toboggan run Bellevue. Another toboggan run is located in Bad Hofgastein
Besides the skiing areas, the Gastein Valley is also known for its wellness offers. If you are looking for relaxation after a day on the slopes, you can go to the Felsentherme in Bad Gastein or the Alpentherme in Bad Hofgastein
Infrastructure & Rental
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All Ski Rentals Graukogel - Bad Gastein (3)Getting here
From Salzburg take the Tauern Autobahn to Bischofshofen, exit Gasteinertal.
If you come from Innsbruck, take the motorway via Wörgl and then follow the B 312 via St. Johann/Tyrol to Lofer. Continue on the B 311 via Zell am See to Lend and then on the B 167 to Bad Gastein.
Coming from the south you drive via Villach, Möllbrücke and Obervellach to Mallnitz. From there you take the car lock to Gastein.
