--- title: "Ski Touring in Faistenau & Hintersee | Fuschlseeregion" url: "https://fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at/en/ski-touring.html" description: "Discover the best ski touring routes in Faistenau and Hintersee: tours for beginners and advanced winter sports enthusiasts in the Fuschlseeregion near Salzburg." image: "https://fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/user_upload/fuschlseeregion/Logos/Logo_Fuschlseeregion_Salzkammergut.png" date: 2023-09-14 modified: 2025-09-25 --- # Ski Touring in Faistenau & Hintersee | Fuschlseeregion Ski tours in the Fuschlseeregion ================================= Hiking on skis has long been one of the most popular sports in the Alps. In the Fuschlseeregion you will also find a wonderful selection of fantastic ski tours. The area around the Gaissau-Hintersee ski area and the Loibersbacherhöhe in Faistenau are particularly popular. Independent of ascent aids, enthusiastic winter sports enthusiasts master their way to the summit on skins-covered touring skis and conquer the snow-covered mountain world of the Fuschlsee region with a love of nature in their hearts and strength in their calves. Experience fantastic ski tours in the Fuschlseeregion ------------------------------------------------------ The Fuschlseeregion offers some wonderful opportunities for fantastic ski tours. Ski tour variants in various degrees of difficulty can be found above all on the Osterhorn, in Faistenau and in Hintersee. Responsible ski tourers plan every tour in detail in advance and find out about the current weather and avalanche conditions on site. Detailed tour planning, avalanche risk analysis and the appropriate execution of the ski tour are always the responsibility of the ski tourer. You can find some suggestions on our **winter hiking map,** which you are welcome to view and download online. We wish you lots of fun on your favourite ski tour in the Fuschlseeregion. [ © Open copyright © (c) Wintershuttle SSV Close copyright ![Wintersportler am Einstieg beim Skibus](https://fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/5/1/csm_Skibus_Winter_01_02b58f8550.jpg "(c) Wintershuttle SSV") Winter bus ](https://fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at/en/cross-country-skiing/artikel/detail/6682/wintershuttle-for-free-in-faistenau.html) Free winter bus - sustainable journey ------------------------------------- You can go ski touring for free with the winter bus. The return journey with the winter bus from Salzburg to Hintersee is free of charge when practising winter sports. Ski tourers enjoy snow-covered winter landscapes, absolute tranquillity and fantastic views! --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The snow crunches under your skis, all around you there is nothing but clear winter air and a snow-covered landscape: the ascent is done step by step, at your own pace with plenty of time for yourself and to enjoy nature - and the reward for your sweat and effort is a stunning view at the summit, a rest in a cosy hut and a wonderful descent down snow-covered slopes in unspoilt nature. There is an almost sensual fascination that emanates from a ski tour - an experience in complete harmony with nature. @Tourism Association Attersee-Attergau @Ausseerland @Bad Ischl @Dachstein Salzkammergut @Fuschlseeregion @Mondsee @Tourism Association Traunsee-Almtal @Wolfgangsee Licence Creative Commons licence with attribution (reuse permitted) ### Hire for your ski touring equipment Do you need a touring ski set with boots and skins? You can hire the right ski touring equipment here: [ ![Winter scene with touring skis and athlete.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: DAS Hintersee") DAS Hintersee ](https://fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at/en/ski-touring/oesterreich-poi/detail/430029517/hagan-ski-touring-rental.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: DAS Hintersee Close copyright [ ![A sporting goods store with a large selection of skis and ski boots. The shelves are neatly organized and well-lit.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Philipp Auer") Sport Auer ](https://fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at/en/ski-touring/oesterreich-poi/detail/500187/sports-shop-rent-auer.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Philipp Auer Close copyright [ ![An adult and a child are standing in the snow. The adult is wearing ski equipment, and the boy is wearing a helmet and holding a blue pole.](data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAABAAAAAJCAQAAACRI2S5AAAAEElEQVR42mNkIAAYRxWAAQAG9gAKqv6+AwAAAABJRU5ErkJggg== "© Copyright: Sport Franky") Sport Franky ](https://fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at/en/ski-touring/oesterreich-poi/detail/104284/sport-franky-ski-school-service-rent.html) © Open copyright © Copyright: Sport Franky Close copyright Schneeschuh- und Tourenskirouten --------------------------------- ![zwei Mädchen machen eine Winterwanderung rund um den Hintersee ](https://fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/d/csm_2021-03-19-Fuschlseeregion-Winterfotos-by-Michael-Groessinger1U1A9478_47863d1c74.jpg) Winter hiking Winter hiking [ Winter hiking ](https://fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at/en/winter-hiking.html) Winter hiking - turn over the card ![zwei Damen gehen im frischen Schnee mit den Schneeschuhen](https://fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/6/3/csm_2021-03-19-Fuschlseeregion-Schneeschuh-Michael-Groessinger1U1A9747_f80973c3a1.jpg) Snowshoe Snowshoe [ Snowshoeing ](https://fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at/en/winter-hiking.html) Snowshoe - turn over the card ![Ein Mann skatet die Loipe entlang im Hintergrund sieht man Berge und Häuser ](https://fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at/fileadmin/_processed_/8/9/csm_erber-fuschl-winter-17-2381_088ddf23f7.jpg) Cross-country skiing Cross-country skiing [ Cross-country skiing ](https://fuschlsee.salzkammergut.at/en/cross-country-skiing.html) Cross-country skiing - turn over the card