--- title: High altitude trail Dachstein Krippenstein - Gjaid Alm url: "https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430018359/high-altitude-trail-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.html" description: The Gjaid Alm cross-country ski trail at Dachstein Krippenstein in Obertraun, which is groomed for classic and skating, is located at 1700 m in the middle of the Dachstein mountains. date: 2012-03-05 modified: 2026-06-30 --- # High altitude trail Dachstein Krippenstein - Gjaid Alm High altitude trail Dachstein Krippenstein - Gjaid Alm ======================================================== Obertraun, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/217186/326CE39914E47E9D2132239CA667D901486C864BD7210095AD05396C4745D730/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/217187/D2BF96AFAE0196AEBF2325F1FE90E5340CCE3CD67B6108E19C9742C25C8E4C4B/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/217188/D87588D2BF3771CB72A903EB29EF3E6ED899B0704FD7E1547E772C1AF6AEA779/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg) © Open copyright © Pictoresk.at Close copyright [ ![The photo shows the Gjaid Alm in a beautiful winter landscape including the cross country trail.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/217186/326CE39914E47E9D2132239CA667D901486C864BD7210095AD05396C4745D730/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg "© Pictoresk.at") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/217186/326CE39914E47E9D2132239CA667D901486C864BD7210095AD05396C4745D730/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg) © Open copyright © Pictoresk.at Close copyright [ ![Two cross country skiers practice their winter sports on the Dachstein Krippenstein.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/217187/D2BF96AFAE0196AEBF2325F1FE90E5340CCE3CD67B6108E19C9742C25C8E4C4B/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg "© Pictoresk.at") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/217187/D2BF96AFAE0196AEBF2325F1FE90E5340CCE3CD67B6108E19C9742C25C8E4C4B/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg) © Open copyright © Pictoresk.at Close copyright [ ![The two cross country skiers on the picture clearly enjoy the movement.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/217188/D87588D2BF3771CB72A903EB29EF3E6ED899B0704FD7E1547E772C1AF6AEA779/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg "© Pictoresk.at") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/217188/D87588D2BF3771CB72A903EB29EF3E6ED899B0704FD7E1547E772C1AF6AEA779/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg) © Open copyright © Pictoresk.at Close copyright [ ![As you can see in the picture, you can skate as well as classic cross country skiing on the Dachstein Krippenstein.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/217189/9E39065454D578E597CB8686AE8D84DBF667D1361BABBD70C0E4E5E48B51B349/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg "© Pictoresk.at") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/217189/9E39065454D578E597CB8686AE8D84DBF667D1361BABBD70C0E4E5E48B51B349/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg) © Open copyright © Pictoresk.at Close copyright [ ![Great shot of two cross country skiers and the incredibly beautiful winter landscape of the Dachstein Krippenstein.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/217190/5781A4B0EE60B55FFBBF0D835F44BA3FAC87FE6575E713D8BE52DEFE180EFAAB/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg "© Pictoresk.at") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/217190/5781A4B0EE60B55FFBBF0D835F44BA3FAC87FE6575E713D8BE52DEFE180EFAAB/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg) © Open copyright © Pictoresk.at Close copyright [ ![With best weather conditions at 1700 m, exercise in the fresh air is definitely fun.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/217191/FD8E129A0D84AE0E4756914B6BCB1C6F1E17F2C50B82D293C885E202D448B830/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg "© Pictoresk.at") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/217191/FD8E129A0D84AE0E4756914B6BCB1C6F1E17F2C50B82D293C885E202D448B830/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Bike charging station Winkl 31 4831 Obertraun [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Winkl%2031%2C%204831%20Obertraun "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Winkl%2031%2C%204831%20Obertraun "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.517302140643253&lon=13.669395446777342&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Nordic skiing region**last snowfall: 24.02.2026 Trails in operation: no **Let yourself be enchanted by our high-altitude trail on the Dachstein Krippenstein at the Gjaid Alm!** Cross-country skiing at an altitude of 1,700 m ---------------------------------------------- Since the beginning of February 2016, you will find a new cross-country ski trail for **skaters** and **classic cross-country skiers** at the [**Gjaid Alm**](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-unterkunft/detail/103232/gjaid-alm.html). The trail is 1.2 km long. The highest point is at 1,740 meters and the lowest at 1,706 meters - an absolute insider tip when it comes to **guaranteed snow**! Come and practice your **winter sport** and enjoy the **magical winter landscape** on the Dachstein Krippenstein! The **[Gjaid Alm](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-gastronomie/detail/100207/gjaid-alm-1750-m.html)** is looking forward to your visit for refreshments! **[Experience a 360° panoramic tour on the Dachstein Krippenstein...](https://www.dachstein-panorama.at/?s=pano49414&utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **High altitude trail Dachstein Krippenstein - Gjaid Alm** Winkl 31 4831 Obertraun Phone [ +43 6131 596 ](tel:+436131596) mobile [ +43 664 3848973 ](tel:+436643848973) E-Mail [service@gjaid.at](#mailto) Web [www.gjaid.at](https://www.gjaid.at "New window") Web [www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at](https://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at "New window") https://www.gjaid.at https://www.dachstein-salzkammergut.at --- **You can also visit us on** [ Facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/dachsteinsalzkammergut) [ Instagram ](https://www.instagram.com/visitdachsteinsalzkammergut) [ Pinterest ](https://www.pinterest.at/dachsteinsalzkammergut) [ YouTube ](https://www.youtube.com/dachsteinskg) [ Wikipedia ](https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Obertraun)--- **Contact person** Mr Gjaidalm Winkl 31 4831 Obertraun mobile [ +43 664 3848973 ](tel:+436643848973) E-Mail [service@gjaid.at](#mailto) Web [www.gjaid.at](https://www.gjaid.at "New window") --- **Legal contact information** Winkl 31 AT-4831 Obertraun service@gjaid.at http://www.gjaid.at --- **We speak the following languages** German English [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ During the **[operating hours](https://dachstein-salzkammergut.com/de/aktuelles/oeffnungszeiten/betriebszeiten-winter/?utm_source=tourdata&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=tourdata)** of the **[Dachstein Krippenstein cable car](https://dachstein.salzkammergut.at/oesterreich-poi/detail/430004188/dachstein-krippenstein-seilbahn.html)** and the Gjaid Alm. - open to the public [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival****By car** **from Salzburg:** Federal highway B158 direction Bad Ischl in Bad Ischl take the B145 Salzkammergut road towards Bad Goisern, Hallstatt and Obertraun, in Obertraun turn right towards the Dachstein Krippenstein cable car **from Linz:** A1 highway exit Regau on Salzkammergut road B145 direction Gmunden, Bad Goisern, Hallstatt and Obertraun, in Obertraun turn right direction Dachstein Krippenstein cable car **From Graz:** A9 highway exit Liezen onto B320 in Trautenfels turn onto Salzkammergut Straße B145 via Bad Aussee to Obertraun, in Obertraun turn left towards Dachstein Krippenstein cable car **from Villach:** A10 Tauernautobahn to exit "Eben im Pongau", from there via Annaberg, Gosau and Hallstatt to Obertraun, in Obertraun turn right towards Dachstein Krippenstein cable car **By bus:** to bus stop "Obertraun Dachstein cable car" **By train:** from Linz/Salzburg to Attnang-Puchheim, change to train to Stainach-Irdning or from Stainach-Irdning train direction Attnang-Puchheim get off at the train station "Obertraun-Dachsteinhöhlen", from there approx. 45 km on foot or change to the bus You can find detailed information on the respective train and bus times at **[http://www.oebb.at](http://www.oebb.at/)** (train) and **[www.postbus.at](http://www.postbus.at/)** (Postbus) In the valley, take the Dachstein-Krippenstein cable car for the ascent to the Gjaid Alm. Parking is available at the cable car station. **Parking**- Parking space: 200 - Bus parking space: 5 **Parking fees**free of charge **E-service station / recharging station**- Charging point for e-bikes (free of charge) [ Trail report ](#ttgCollapseLoipenbericht) --------------------------------------------- **Basis-Data**Report dated: 24.02.2025 last snowfall: 24.02.2026 Trails in operation: no **Cross-country ski and snow information**Depth of snow: 73 cm [ Cross-country skiing paths ](#ttgCollapseLoipen) ---------------------------------------------------- [ © Open copyright © Copyright: Pictoresk.at Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/217186/326CE39914E47E9D2132239CA667D901486C864BD7210095AD05396C4745D730/hoehenloipe-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.jpg "Cross Country Trail Dachstein Krippenstein - Gjaid Alm (© Copyright: Pictoresk.at)") Cross country skiing Dachstein Krippenstein Gjaid Alm ](https://www.salzkammergut.at/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430005624/cross-country-skiing-dachstein-krippenstein-gjaid-alm.html) [ Sports ](#ttgCollapseSportarten) ------------------------------------ - Cross-country skiiing [ Equipment ](#ttgCollapseAusstattung) ---------------------------------------- **Food and drink available**Gjaid Alm [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**The trail can be used free of charge! Here you can find the **[price information ](https://dachstein-salzkammergut.com/de/tickets-angebote/tickets-winter/skiticket/)**for the **Dachstein Krippenstein cable car**. [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- - All weather - Suitable for groups - Suitable for schools - Suitable for teenagers - Suitable for seniors - Suitable for single travelers - Suitable for friends - Suitable for couples - Suitable for children **Season**- Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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