Bad Hofgastein is part of the Gastein ski area with 250km of slopes it is amounts the biggest in Austria. The Gastein area is part of the much larger Ski Amadé area with 860km of pistes it is the largest in Austria. The Gastein area is made up of 4 sections: (1) Schlossalm - Angertal – Stubnerkogel, 860m to 2300m, (2) Sportgastein 1590m to 2700m, (3) Graukogel 1079 to 2007m, (4) Dorfgastein – Großarltal 850m to 2003m. Each of these areas offers different terrain and is better suited for different type of skier or snowboarders.
Beginner skiing in Bad Hofgastein ****
In recent years there has been much spending on the improvement of the beginner areas and nursery runs. The best areas for nursery runs are the Skizentrum Angertal and Bucheban. Also new conveyer belts for children have been introduced to help them learn.
Intermediate Skiing in Bad Hofgastein ****
Of the 4 sections the best area for intermediates are the Schlossalm - Angertal – Stubnerkogel and Dorfgastein – Großarltal. Here the longest run in the Gastein area is, the massive 8 Km Hohe Scharte Nord.
Advanced Skiing in Bad Hofgastein ****
The Sportgastein is the highest of the 4 areas and also the most popular with serious skiers, when conditions are right the off piste is unbelievable.
Snowboarding in Bad Hofgastein ****
In 2012 the Gastein snowpark was opened, it can be found on the Stubnermulde on the Stubnerkogel. It is a great area to either show off or develop your skill on, and for those who like to watch try the Stubner Alm a ski hut that is near by.