Cross-country skiing

Routes

Nordic Skiing at its Finest

High-altitude location, absolute snow reliability and varied cross-country skiing tracks that are even free of charge. Not without reason the sunny Alpine plateau of Niederthai is referred to as "Ötztal's Nordic Skiing Center". And on top of all that: hobby athletes can try their luck at the Taster Biathlon. And those who are still not tired enough, enjoy night-time Nordic skiing from Monday till Wednesday on the floodlit "Frühloipe" and "Sonnenplateauloipe" from 5.00 pm - 9.00 pm.

Among true Nordic sport fans Niederthai is a class of its own. The mountain village has been awarded the Tirolean Nordic Ski Track Quality Seal. Beginners can choose from no less than 3 Nordic trail kilometers on varied routes. There is a tailor-made track for all skill levels and preferences, be it classic-style or skating. A nature exploration of a very special kind is the Nordic ski track leading into scenic Horlachtal side valley on a length of 3.3 kilometers, a quite sporty challenge offering also picture-book rest stop points. The three kilometer long Sonnenplateauloipe route makes a perfect warm-up track. What cross-country skiers appreciate most in Niederthai: the money stays in their pocket as the full variety of well-groomed routes is free of charge.

Nordic Skiing Instruction

Taster Biathlon

Biathlon for everyone

All fans of Nordic sports are invited to try the Biathlon in Niederthai.
Be it beginner or pro – everyone can join the fun-filled biathlon.

Every Thursday from 1.00 pm - 3.00 pm you can learn more about biathlon shooting techniques from experts within the Nordic Sports center Niederthai (at the big snowman).

Cost: € 9,- per person, 1x included for holders of the Niederthai Card
Registration: until 4.00 pm the day before at www.oetztal.com/experiences or at the information offices Umhausen-Niederthai +43 57200 400

Rental

Nordic Skiing Bus

A free bus shuttle for cross-country skiers is again available for holders of Ötztal Inside Card (guest card) or Niederthai Card. Also guests with valid ski pass and ski, snowboard or nordic skiing equipment can use the bus for free on their way to the winter sports area.

Changing Room & Parking

Changing room

Parking

Niederthai:
Car park Sennhof (chargeable), car park Nordic Sports Arena Niederthai (chargeable)

Overview map Nordic Tracks Niederthai

But there is much more...

Scenic Ötztal makes a true paradise for lovers of Nordic sports as the entire valley offers more than 195 kilometers of perfectly groomed cross-country skiing tracks. Especially the wide open basin of Längenfeld is a wonderful spot for endless Nordic loops. Great stamina and endurance training!

Other cross-country possibilities are in the near vicinity:

Cross country skiing tracks in the Ötztal

Status Cross-Country Skiing Tracks Umhausen-Niederthai

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Status	Name	Place
	Fruehloipe (Mittel/ Intermediate) Intermediate 1.1 km
Length: 1.1 km / skating & classic style Difficulty: intermediate Access at the Nordic Sports Arena Niederthai (parking available). The trail runs along the forest and around the football field. The first section of the trail is uphill - an easy downhill run leads directly into the meadows of Niederthai. The cross-country skiing trail is from Monday till Wednesday evening from 6.30 pm till 9.00 pm lighted.
	Horlachtalloipe (Mittel/ Intermediate) Intermediate 3.3 km
Length: 3.3 km / skating & classic style Difficulty: intermediate Access at the car park Sennhof (next to the Ötztal Tourismus Information Niederthai). Descending route for 1 km -> after a smooth downhill section and a level part you cross Horlachbach brook. Continue uphill for 1 km along the slightly rising Horlachtal. After the downhill you cross Horlachbach brook again -> a short but steep ascent takes you back to the sunny plateau of Niederthai.
	Lehenloipe (Leicht /Easy) Easy 1.08 km
Lenght: 1.08 km / skating & classic style Difficulty: easy The Lehen cross-country skiing trail is 1.08 km long and leads rising and falling through the meadows in Niederthai. A more athletic skier will find a moderately difficult skating alternative right next to the cross-country skiing trail.
	Matauloipe (Mittel/Intermediate) Intermediate 2.1 km
Length: 2.1 km / skating & classic style Difficulty: intermediate The Nordic trail leads along Horlachbach brook (across the meadows), then slightly downhill to Gasthof Stuibenfall inn and back again to the starting point. From the Matau track you can also access the Sonnenplateau track leading across snowy hills.
	Sonnenplateauloipe (Leicht/Easy) Easy 3 km
Länge: 3 km / skating & classic style Difficulty: easy Access at the Nordic Sports Arena Niederthai (parking available). The 3 kilometer long cross-country skiing track leads, slightly ascending and descending, right to the heart of Niederthai‘s sunny plateau and across endless fields. Past the scenic houses of Niederthai or along the forest edge you can enjoy uninterrupted panoramic views. The Nordic track offers three alternatives of intermediate difficulty for sporty Nordic skiers. A part of the cross-country skiing trail (from Nordic Sports Arena till Überfeld) is from Monday till Wednesday evening from 6.30 pm till 9.00 pm lighted.
	Tauferbergloipe (Schwer/Challenging) Hard 2.3 km
Length: 2.3 km / skating &classic style Difficulty: difficult Access at the Nordic Sports Arena Niederthai (parking available). On the first 1.5 kilometers you have to conquer about 100 altitude meters, which lead through a picture-book forest. Followed by a speedy downhill stretch on the same route with steep sections and hairpin bends.
	Tellerboden Loipe (Leicht/Easy) Easy 2.4 km
Length: 2.4 km / skating & classic style Difficulty: easy The cross-country skiing trail is 1.8 km long and leads rising and falling through the meadows in Niederthai. A more athletic skier will find two moderately difficult skating alternative right next to the cross-country skiing trail.
	Zubringerloipe Matau (Mittel / Interm.) Intermediate 1 km
Lenght: 1 km / skating & classic style Difficulty: intermediate The good one kilometer long connecting trail connects the Sonnenplateau Track with the Matauloipe.