Action & Adventure in the Gastein Valley
Adrenaline-filled outdoor experiences.
Feel the pulse of life.
Trail running in the Gastein Valley.
High above the valley. On scenic mountain trails.
Or in the air. With an unobstructed view of the alpine landscape.
Paragliding and tandem flights over Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein, and Dorfgastein.
Adrenaline also awaits on the rope.
While climbing the rocks of the region.
With the Flying Fox over the Bad Gastein waterfall.
Or with precise concentration in the archery course.
Action-packed outdoor activities in Salzburger Land.
For all who wish to combine nature and adventure.
In the Gastein Valley.
Trail running
The Gastein Valley is considered a real insider tip for trail running in Salzburg. On marked and GPS-recorded routes, runners discover the diverse mountain world around Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein, and Dorfgastein.
The trails lead over fantastic single trails, historic paths, and scenic high-altitude routes to impressive peaks, picturesque mountain lakes, and spectacular ridge runs with breathtaking panoramic views. Fast downhills are also not to be missed.
With approximately 600 kilometers of marked trails, the Gastein Valley offers ideal conditions for varied trail running tours. Whether it’s a sporty trail running weekend or a longer trail running break in the mountains – there are new routes to discover every day.
On the permanent trail running routes (T1–T5), you can simply follow the signage. If you want to discover new routes, the interactive trail running map shows all routes, elevation gains, and GPX tracks at a glance.
To the interactive trail running map
Paragliding & tandem flight
Flights of fancy. High above. Above the things. Paragliding in the Gastein Valley offers a unique view of the mountains around Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein, and Dorfgastein.
From the launch sites on Stubnerkogel, Schlossalm, or Fulseck, paragliders glide over alpine pastures, valleys, and peaks. The stable thermal conditions make the Gastein Valley a popular flying area in Salzburger Land.
Experience this feeling of freedom together with an experienced pilot during a tandem flight over Gastein. No prior experience is necessary for a tandem paragliding flight. Children as young as 6 years old can soar through the air.
Tandem Flying Lois Grugger
Bergbahnstraße 46, 5632 Dorfgastein
Tel: +43 664 42 32 322 | info@tandem-flying.com
Flying Fox over the Gastein Waterfall
With the “Flying Waters” Flying Fox in Bad Gastein, you spectacularly hover over the world-famous Gastein waterfall and experience the historic town center from a completely new perspective.
The approximately 300-meter-long route leads from Villa Solitude over the gorge of the Gasteiner Ache to the Thermalquellpark. At speeds of up to 40 km/h, visitors glide on the double-rope slide over the waterfall path, Grabenbäckersteig, and the impressive backdrop of Bad Gastein.
Thanks to professional safety measures, the Flying Fox becomes a safe adventure for all ages.
Prices and opening hours can be found here:
Climbing & Via Ferratas in the Gastein Valley
The Gastein Valley offers ideal conditions for climbing in Salzburger Land – for beginners, families, and experienced mountaineers.
The via ferrata on the Mauskarspitze above Bad Hofgastein is particularly popular. The varied route leads through the impressive mountain world around the Schlossalm and offers spectacular views over the Gastein Valley. A special highlight is the approximately 30-meter-long rope bridge, which makes the via ferrata a unique experience.
Thanks to various options, the route is suitable for both beginners and experienced climbers. In combination with a hike on the Schlossalm, it becomes a varied day in the Gastein mountains.
Archery in Gastein
Concentration. Silence. Aiming accuracy. Archery in the Gastein Valley combines nature experience and precision. On varied archery courses, you aim with bow and arrow at realistic animal figures – right in the middle of the mountains around Bad Gastein, Bad Hofgastein, and Dorfgastein.
The courses lead through forests, over alpine pastures, and along scenic paths. Different distances and targets make the experience exciting for both beginners and experienced archers.
Archery Course | Bad Gastein
www.bogenschiessen-badgastein.at
Angertal Archery Course | Bad Hofgastein
www.angertal.at
3D Hartlbauer Archery Course | Dorfgastein
www.hartlbauer.at