Lift Hikes
Hiking in Gastein - it is not only the most beautiful way to explore the mountains of Salzburg , it is also an exceptionally easy way. Thanks to the Stubnerkogel lift, it will take you a matter of minutes to travel from the Gastein Valley up into high-alpine terrain, where you will then be able to enjoy some of the most dramatic landscapes anywhere in Austria.
Discover the breathtaking mountains of Gastein: Between the alpine pastures and imposing mountains, you will hike your way to a perfect summer vacation. Numerous cable cars rise up into the mountains surrounding Gastein - your hiking adventures amid the peaks of the Hohe Tauern thus become within easy reach.
Mountain summits, pristine countryside and historic alpine huts. For children, the Fun Center at the summit station of the Stubnerkogel lift offers 300 square metres of boundless opportunities for fun and games. And not to mention the pools & spas of Gastein with their comprehensive selection of wellness opportunities. The Gastein Valley and the surrounding mountains offer countless opportunities for captivating hikes and high-peaks tours.
The summit stations of the Schlossalm, Stubnerkogel and Graukogel lifts are perfect starting points for your hiking tours. Other cable cars, too, offer numerous opportunities for memorable hikes. On this page, you will find a listing of Gastein's’ mountain lifts, along with their operating schedules and prices.
Hours of Operation & Prices
| Price List Summer 2008 | Adults | with Guest Card | Children (ages 6 to 15) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st stage - ascent | € 10,00 | € 9,00 | € 5,00 |
| 1st stage - descent | € 4,50 | € 4,50 | € 2,00 |
| 1st stage - roundtrip | € 12,00 | € 11,00 | € 6,00 |
| 1st & 2nd stage - ascent | € 16,00 | € 14,50 | € 4,00 |
| 1st & 2nd stage - descent | € 9,00 | € 9,00 | € 4,00 |
| 1st & 2nd stage - roundtrip | € 18,00 | € 16,00 | € 9,00 |
Summer Season Pass - Gastein for Hikers:
| Summer Season Pass | Adults | Children (ages 6 to 15) |
|---|---|---|
| 1st stage - ascent | € 80,00 | € 40,00 |
Hours of Operation
- Schlossalm Lift - Bad Hofgastein (843 m rising to 2050 m)
In operation daily from June 7 until October 26, 2008 - Stubnerkogel Lift - Bad Gastein (1,097 m rising to 2,230 m)
In operation daily from May 22 until October 12, 2008 - Graukogel Lifts - Bad Gastein (1,078 m rising to 1,961 m)
In operation daily from July 19 until September 28, 2008 - Goldberg Lift - Sportgastein (1,600 m rising to 2,650 m)
Saturday and Sunday, July 19-20 - VIA AUREA Days of Gold
Saturday, August 9 until Sunday, August 24, 2008
Please note: : does not run in bad weather (morning rain)! - Dorfgastein, Fulseck Summit Lift (873 m rising to 2,033 m)
10.05.-12.05. Whitsuntide (Saturday to Monday)
17.05.-18.05. (Saturday to Sunday)
31.05.-25.06. every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
28.06.-28.09. in operation daily
01.10.-26.10. every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Please note: does not run in bad weather (morning rain)!
Your choice of any 2 or 5 trips
Offer available: During the 2007 summer season on all Gastein lifts (Schloddalm, Stubnerkogel, Graukogel, Dorfgastein.)
| "You pick the trips" | Adults | Children (ages 6 to 15) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 x roundtrip rides | € 26,00 | € 13,00 |
| 5 x roundtrip rides (photo required) | € 46,00 | € 23,00 |
Dining Delights on the Mountaintop
Roundtrip lift ride including dining at the summit restaurant on the Kleine Scharte (Schloddalm), the Stubnerkogel summit restaurant, the Graukogel mountain inn (Graukogel) and at the new Fulseck summit restaurant in Dorfgastein.
Only available as a combo ticket and purchasable at the lift ticket offices in the valley.
| Dining Delights on the Mountaintop | Adults | Children (ages 6 to 15) |
|---|---|---|
| Lift ride including coffee and cakes | € 18,50 | € 12,00 |
| Lift ride including lunch & a small drink | € 21,00 | € 14,50 |
