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Cross-Country Track Gries (classic) - Längenfeld
Cross-Country Skiing
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GriesPhoto: Ötztal Tourismus, Ötztal
GRIES -> Parking at the end of the village -> direction Sulztal -> turn in front of the Vögelasbrücke -> back to the beginning of the village -> back to the car park -> GRIES
Open
Classic
moderate
Distance 8.1 km
Duration2:00 h
Ascent123 m
Descent120 m
Highest point1,660 m
Lowest point1,543 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. It leads once around the snow-sure village and allows beautiful views of the Sulztal. The entrance to the classic track is located at the parking lot at the end of Gries. At the beginning you drive further 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 you have to master the last meters in altitude around the place before you return to the starting point.
Author’s recommendation
After beeing active with cross-country skiing, spend a few hours in the Aqua Dome thermal spa and relax.
Author
Ötztal Tourismus Büro Längenfeld
Update: December 06, 2023
Difficulty
moderate
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Highest point
1,660 m
Lowest point
1,543 m
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Start
Gries (1,589 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.069409, 11.026320
DMS
47°04'09.9"N 11°01'34.8"E
UTM
32T 653850 5214869
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Destination
Gries
Turn-by-turn directions
The trail starts after the bridge with a small climb. The course is adapted to the Fischbach. The highest point of the trail is reached at the bridge in the Sulztal. After crossing the Fischbach, the trail on the left side of the stream is always slightly downhill. Only after crossing again you have to master the last meters of altitude along the Fischbach before you return to the starting point.
Public transport
Public transportationTravel 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.at
By road
The drive to the ÖTZTALArriving 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:- at the outskirts of Gries - chargeable
Coordinates
DD
47.069409, 11.026320
DMS
47°04'09.9"N 11°01'34.8"E
UTM
32T 653850 5214869
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
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Equipment
- Cross-country skis - 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
Status
Open
Cross-country skiing technique
Classic
Difficulty
moderate
Distance
8.1 km
Duration
2:00 h
Ascent
123 m
Descent
120 m
Highest point
1,660 m
Lowest point
1,543 m
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