# Bad Hofgastein

Bad Hofgastein is a true paradise for mountain lovers and sports enthusiasts. The town has retained its original charm, allowing you to enjoy a relaxing holiday amidst the Gastein mountains.

At the point where the mountains give way to the valley floor and the Gastein Valley stretches out generously, lies the charming, lively resort of Bad Hofgastein . Located in the heart of the Gastein Valley, this town offers a truly diverse range of vacation options for families, sports enthusiasts, seniors, and connoisseurs alike.
A deluxe ski area awaits all winter sports enthusiasts in Bad Hofgastein . Schlossalm – Angertal – Stubnerkogel is one of four ski areas in the Gastein Valley and lies between 860 and 2,300 meters above sea level. The Schlossalmbahn cable car, located next to the family-friendly ski area, offers action-packed fun and numerous kilometers of slopes of all difficulty levels. Children will also find a snow park and a fun slope. Off-piste, guests can enjoy well-groomed winter hiking trails, snowshoe tours and ski tours, or take a romantic horse-drawn sleigh ride.
The peaks around Bad Hofgastein rise to over 2,400 meters. The mighty Gamskarkogel in the east attracts visitors with its Gamskarkogelhütte, among others. The Schlossalm area in the west is no less charming. Those who enjoy leisurely hikes can use the Gastein cable cars for convenient access to the hiking paradise of Gastein. Whether you love the challenge of an alpine hike , prefer leisurely mountain hiking, or want to stroll along a picturesque circular trail, Bad Hofgastein offers all the options. Even ambitious mountain runners and trail runners will find well-signposted routes following in the footsteps of the adidas Infinite Trails trail running event . On the  Schlossalm family mountain  , the motto is "Discover yourself in rock and stone" - here you'll find an outdoor playground, a slackline park, via ferratas for every level, and a wide selection of circular hiking trails for the whole family.

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