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Rossbrand High-Altitude Trail

1.600 m groomed high above everyday life

High-Altitude Trail

1.600 mgroomed high above everyday life
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Cross-country skiing with a view

After a relaxed ride on the Papagenobahn to around 1,600 metres above sea level, the stunning Rossbrand High-Altitude Trail awaits you.

Wide plateaus, open forests and a panorama in every direction: the atmosphere up here is reminiscent of Scandinavia, only with a view of the Dachstein.

Freshly groomed

Ready before you arrive

By the time you come up on the Papagenobahn, the work is already done. Early in the morning, our snow groomer covers the 16 kilometres of the High-Altitude Trail, smooths the skating lane and sets the classic track alongside it. The winter hiking trail to the summit cross is perfectly groomed, too. So every morning, grippy snow and a trail await you on which your skis glide as if by themselves.

The snowcat lays the first track, all the others are yours.
Aerial view: winding cross-country loop between spruce trees with shadows
Interactive map

Trail Map

Discover all 3 loops and the dreamy breaks at Rupert’s favourite spots at a glance.

Filzmoos cross-country trail map: loops 1 to 3 from the Papagenobahn top station and the Schörgi Alm
Filzmoos cross-country trail map
Cross-country skiing on the Rossbrand

Your track, your pace

On 16 km of skating and classic trails, you glide through peaceful nature, enjoying impressive views of the surrounding mountains time and again.

Thanks to its altitude and the varied route, the High-Altitude Trail is also perfect for training, whether you want to clock up the kilometres or simply enjoy a leisurely loop.

Aerial view: trail on a mountain ridge with two cross-country skiers, mountain panorama and clouds
Winter on the Rossbrand

Winter hiking

Crunching snow, crisp mountain air, deep-snow landscapes: winter hiking on the Rossbrand is just the thing for anyone who wants to enjoy winter in peace, away from the ski slopes.

The Papagenobahn takes you up to the top station in comfort. From there, the groomed winter hiking trail leads through the snowy landscape to the summit cross at 1,768 metres, with views of the Bischofsmütze, the Dachstein and the surrounding mountains.

Stop, take a deep breath and enjoy the view: a 360° panorama of more than 150 Alpine peaks.

Four snowshoe hikers in deep snow in front of a mountain panorama and blue sky
Your base camp on the Rossbrand

Cross-Country Centre on the Rossbrand

Our Cross-Country Centre is located right by the Papagenobahn top station, at the start of the Rossbrand High-Altitude Trail. Here you can get ready for your cross-country loop in comfort and stow your personal belongings.

The Cross-Country Centre offers you changing facilities, paid lockers for personal belongings and toilets.

Through the deep snow

Snowshoeing

Step by step through deep snow, off the beaten track through the wintry landscape: snowshoeing on the Rossbrand shows you the mountains from their quiet side.The Papagenobahn takes you up in comfort. Through snowy patches of forest or across open snowfields, away from the groomed trails, peace and quiet, fresh mountain air and views of the surrounding mountains await.Please note: when snowshoeing in open terrain, always take the current snow and avalanche conditions as well as nature and wildlife protection zones into account.