Cross-Country Skiing in the Heart of the Nockberge

Current Trail Information – Nordic Skiing on the Turracher Höhe

Welcome to the winter wonderland of the Turracher Höhe, one of the most scenic destinations for cross-country skiing in the Nockberge mountains. Our well-known cross-country trails are the perfect addition to skiing and snowboarding, offering a peaceful, athletic and nature-focused alternative right between Carinthia and Styria.

Planned Opening of the Cross-Country Trails

As soon as sufficient snow arrives, the trails will open gradually:

Weitental Trail – challenging, 7.2 km, skating & classic - open
Hochmoor Trail – easy, 3.7 km, skating & classic - open
Sonnen Trail – easy, 5.5 km, skating & classic - closed
Turracher See Trail – very easy, 1.8 km, skating & classic - closed

We are fully prepared and will open the trails immediately once grooming is possible.
Up-to-date information is always available in the Turracher Höhe snow report.

Access to the Trails(once open)

Day ticket required: € 6
Convenient access via the Wildkopf cable car (uphill ride only)
Return to the valley via the Hüttenplatzerl ski route

Cross-Country Lessons & Equipment

As soon as the season starts, our local ski schools will again offer:

Cross-country skiing lessons for beginners and advanced skiers
Technique training for skating & classic
Equipment rental and purchase options at the sports shops on site

Nordic Skiing on the Turracher Höhe – We Keep You Updated

We look forward to welcoming you soon on our beautifully prepared cross-country trails in the Nockberge.
For now, we are simply waiting for the snowfall – and then the cross-country season can begin!

Cross-Country Trails

Skating & Classic Style

Weitental Trail
6.7 km, 181 hm
to the tour
Schwarzsee-Hochmoor Trail
3.4 km, 55 hm
to the tour
Sun Trail
5,5 km, 15 hm
to the tour

The Turracher Höhe: A Winter Paradise

Winter Hiking, Snowshoeing, and Ski Touring

A winter vacation at Turracher Höhe means one thing above all: variety. The idyllic winter landscape, combined with this diversity of winter sports options, makes the Nockberge region so special.

For sports enthusiasts, the Turracher Höhe offers a wide range of activities. In addition to snowshoeing and winter hiking, the ski touring route along the Kornock slope is a true highlight. This tour takes you from the Kornock valley station along the Kornock slope to the mountain station and offers a fantastic way to actively enjoy the snow-covered mountain landscape.

Details about the ski touring route:

Distance: 2.69 km
Elevation gain: 399 m ascent
Duration: approx. 1:30 hours
Difficulty level: easy
Availability: Every Thursday from 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM along the Kornock slope (No. 1).

Important note: Outside of this designated route, ski touring on the slopes of the Turracher Höhe ski area is prohibited.

For those who want to experience the magic of winter on the Turracher Höhe in a more relaxed way, we invite you to take romantic winter hikes or snowshoe tours. Discover snow-covered pine forests, stroll across alpine meadows, and wander along frozen mountain lakes.

Winter Walking Routes

across the Nockberge Mountains

Saureggen
9.4 km, 249 hm
to the tour
Zirbenwald
4.2 km, 91 hm
to the tour
3-Lakes Loop
5.9 km, 126 hm
to the tour
Lake Turracher See
1.7 km
to the tour

The Wilderness & Wellness Ski Crossing

Langlaufen & mehr: Nockberge Trail

The Nockberge Trail is a multi-day ski crossing and connects the ski resorts of Katschberg, Innerkrems, Turracher Höhe, Falkert and Bad Kleinkirchheim. Secluded tours in the winter mountain landscape of the Nockberge mountains are combined with the amenities of comfortable hotel and wellness resorts.

www.nockberge-trail.com

Guided by the Biosphere Park Ranger

Snowshoe Hiking at Turracher Höhe

A genuine adventure! Let the Biosphere Park ranger guide you through stone pine forests blanketed in snow. Equipped with all the necessary technical gear, the ranger will tell you lots of interesting facts about the animals and plants populating the environment at 2,000 meters.

Info @ info@turracherhoehe.at