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Cross-Country Skiing recommended route

High altitude trail Gries (skating) - Längenfeld

Cross-Country Skiing · Laengenfeld Open
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Circular course of about 6.0 km in length which is challenging due to the hilly terrain.
Open
Skating
moderate
Distance 6.1 km
1:30 h
116 m
117 m
1,660 m
1,543 m
With its alpine ambience and its altitude of 1,600 m, the Gries high-altitude trail is a true cross-country attraction, especially for advanced runners. The trail leads from the parking lot at the end of Gries further into the valley into the Sulztal. Most of the time the round runs along the Fischbach. The highest point of the trail is reached at the Vogelasbrücke. After crossing the river, the track on the left side of the stream is always slightly downhill. Only after crossing again do you have to master the last meters of altitude around the river before you reach the starting point again

Author’s recommendation

After beeing active with cross-country skiing, spend a few hours in the Aqua Dome thermal spa and relax.
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Update: January 29, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
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Highest point
1,660 m
Lowest point
1,543 m
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Tips and hints

More details about cross country skiing in Ötztal: https://www.laengenfeld.com/nordic-skiing-tracks

 

Start

Gries (1,590 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.069496, 11.026407
DMS
47°04'10.2"N 11°01'35.1"E
UTM
32T 653856 5214879
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Destination

Gries

Turn-by-turn directions

The trail runs mostly along the Fischbach at the beginning of further into the Sulztal. After the turn at the Vögelasbrücke the trail leads a little downhill to the beginning of Gries. After crossing the river, it goes back up to the starting point of the parking lot.

 

Public transport

 Travel comfortably and safely by train. Endstation or exit point is the station ÖTZTAL. Then you drive comfortably and quickly by public transport or the

local taxi company through the entire valley to your desired destination. The current bus timetable can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.a

Directions

The drive to the ÖTZTAL

Arriving by car leads holidaymakers over the Inntal to the valley entrance and further along the Ötztal. In addition to the motorway can also be used on rural roads. With the route planner, your journey can be quickly and easily determined. To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps

 

Parking

The following parking facilities are available:

Gries at the end of the village - chargeable

 

Coordinates

DD
47.069496, 11.026407
DMS
47°04'10.2"N 11°01'35.1"E
UTM
32T 653856 5214879
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Author’s map recommendations

Map of Längenfeld

Equipment

  • Cross-country skis - skating skis or Klassic skis
  • Cross country poles of suitable lengt
  • Cross country boots - precise fit, give a firm grip and fit snugl
  • Clothing - Functional underwear with long arms and legs, special running tights and tight pants, water repellent and breathable jacket recommended
  • Gloves should provide a firm grip and optimal stick guidance 

Similar routes nearby

  • Cross-Country Track Gries (classic) - Längenfeld
  • 1 Cross-Country Track North - Längenfeld
  • 3 Oberrieder Schleife - Längenfeld
  • 4 Night track - Längenfeld
  • 2 Cross-Country Track Süd - Längenfeld
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Status
Open
Cross-country skiing technique
Skating
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
6.1 km
Duration
1:30 h
Ascent
116 m
Descent
117 m
Highest point
1,660 m
Lowest point
1,543 m
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