Hinterstoder

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Hinterstoder - A tradition-rich World Cup village in the Stoder Valley!

The mountain village Hinterstoder is the idyllic centre of the Upper Austria holiday region Pyhrn-Priel. It is located at an altitude of 600 m in the Stoder Valley, approx. 140 km east of Salzburg. Hinterstoder is known for being the site of the Ski World Cup for the disciplines Giant Slalom and Super-G, but also for being a relaxing holiday location for winter sport enthusiasts of all kinds. The local mountain of Hinterstoder - the Hutterer Höss - offers family-friendly skiing fun for all ages with its World Cup run and fun pistes. Moreover, you will find various recreational activities in the wintry nature and snowy scenery of the Totes Gebirge. Winter sport lovers can get active with snow shoe hiking, tobogganing, ice skating and much more in the extensive Stoder Valley.

Traditions are valued and appreciated in Hinterstoder, which is why there are other traditional events apart from the classic Christmas market during the cosy Advent season. The local art location "Alpineum" organises various art exhibitions, as well as stage plays and concerts. After a day of skiing, the resort offers guesthouses, restaurants and cafés for a cosy conclusion of the day.

Winter sport enthusiasts will experience a well-rounded holiday in Hinterstoder.

Ski
With the lift pass "Hinterstoder/Wurzeralm" you will gain access to 62 km of pistes in both of the enticing ski areas of the Pyhrn-Priel region.

The local ski area of Hinterstoder is called "Hinterstoder Höss" and located at the mountain Hutterer Höss (1,858 m). Here you will find 40 km of well-prepared pistes and 14 lifts that serve all needs. Over 260 snow-making facilities ensure good snow conditions and cover up to 90% of the pistes. A 6-person gondola takes you from the valley at Hinterstoder to the sunny plateau "Hutterer Böden", which is situated at an altitude of approx. 1,300 m. With the 6-person Höss-Express you can go up to mainly medium difficulty panorama runs. The highest point of the ski area lies at the Schafkogel (2,000 m). Up here you will only find blue pistes, further down also some red ones. The "Sunny's Kidspark" is an ideal practice area for ski rookies and toddlers are cared for at the "Zwergennest" located near the middle station. One of the highlights is the "Hannes-Trinkl" World Cup run, which leads all the way down to the valley. In February 2016 the FIS Ski World Cup for men in the disciplines Super-G and Giant Slalom was held on the Trinkl piste. The speed measurement run and a SnowTrail adventure run offer a special skiing experience. Snowboarders can go wild in the fun park and freeriders will also find a challenging ski route.

The ski area at the Wurzeralm offers further 22 km of pistes and seven lifts. Here the fastest funicular of Europe will take you up the mountain station at 1,400 m in only seven minutes. The highest point of the ski area is the Frauenkar at 1,870 m. The mountain station offers a great view of the surrounding mountain range and challenging red pistes. Further down you will mainly find blue pistes. The Wurzeralm with its easy to medium difficulty pistes, sufficient snow-making facilities, two valley runs, as well as a "Sunny's Kidspark" for the young ones offers everything the skiers heart desires.

The "Höss-Salettl" or the rustic "Lögerhütte" in the ski area Hinterstoder invite you to a cosy break during your skiing day. Should you look for some more après ski action, check out the "Pub Siglu" close to the valley station.

Apart from that, the focus lies on a relaxing winter experience and the idyllic nature surrounding the Hinterstoder. If you would like to let off some steam you have three options: seven romantic hiking trails run through the Stoder Valley - from the short trail around the village to the four-hour hike to the "Hirschmauer" at an altitude of 1,100 m. The Pyhrn-Priel region can also be experienced in a completely new way with snow shoe hikes. A real highlight for families with children is the illuminated natural toboggan run in Hinterstoder. The 1.2 km run begins at approx. 800 m at the Landhotel Gressenbauer, which is also a great location for a break. The start of the run can either be reached by foot or the toboggan taxi.

In the evening you will find several guesthouses and restaurants that serve tasty and rich specialities from the regional cuisine: a great conclusion of a fulfilling day in Hinterstoder.

Cross-country skiers have access to about 120 km of trails in the Pyhrn-Priel region, including challenging skating and high-altitude trails. Approx. 28 km of trails are located in the Stoder Valley around Hinterstoder. The Hinterstoder trail runs 24 km through the valley and offers great views of the surrounding summits of the Totes Gebirge. The diverse trail leads through meadows, parts of the forsest, along the river and also offers many occasions for a break.

A highlight for cross-country enthusiasts is the high-altitude trail at the Hutterer Böden in the ski area Hinterstoder Höss. It is located at 1,399 m and its 3.5 km are prepared for classic style, as well as skating style. The trail can be reached via the toll road or the 6-person gondola (lift pass required). A fee has to be paid for using the cross-country trails. Seasonal tickets are also available.

Skiing region
Highest point ski area	2.000 m
Lowest point ski area	600m
Village height	600m
Number of lifts	27
Number of drag lifts	20
Number of chair lifts	4
Number of cable cars	3
Total pistes	62 km
Green/blue pistes	22 km
Red pistes	28 km
Black pistes	62 km

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Hinterstoder | The mountain village Hinterstoder is the idyllic centre of the Upper Austria holiday region Pyhrn-Priel. It is located at an altitude of 600 m in the Stoder Valley, approx. 140 km east of Salzburg. Hinterstoder is known for being the site of the Ski World Cup for the disciplines Giant Slalom and Super-G, but also for being a relaxing holiday location for winter sport enthusiasts of all kinds

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