Cross-Country Skiing

9 Höhenloipe Gries - Längenfeld

Längenfeld
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Key facts
1:00 h Duration
5.38 km Length
79 m Ascent
98 m Descent
1,649 m Max. altitude
1,551 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Technique
Best Season
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Description

GRIES -> parking lot at the end of the village -> direction Sulztal -> turn before the Vögelas bridge -> return to the beginning of the village -> return to the parking lot -> GRIES

Map & elevation profile

GRIES -> parking lot at the end of the village -> direction Sulztal -> turn before the Vögelas bridge -> return to the beginning of the village -> return to the parking lot -> GRIES

With its alpine ambiance and elevation at 1,600 m, the Höhenloipe Gries is a real cross-country skiing attraction, especially for advanced skiers. It leads once around the snow-safe village and offers beautiful views into the Sulztal. The trail access is located at the parking lot at the end of Gries. 

Author's tip

After a round on the cross-country ski trail, you can relax wonderfully at the Aqua Dome - Tirol Therme Längenfeld. 

Regions & Places

Austria (Country)
Tyrol (Province)
Bezirk Imst (District)
Ötztal (Tourism area)
Längenfeld (Commune)

Mountain areas

Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 27.04.2026 · Created at 21.05.2013

Characteristics

Linear route
Classic
Skating

Way types

Unbekannt 5.38 km

Technical difficulty

Sometimes difficult - previous experience necessary, specific technique training an advantage.

Additional information

More information about cross-country skiing can be found here

Recommended maps

Map of Längenfeld

The cross-country ski trail in Gries offers ideal conditions for winter sports enthusiasts who want to enjoy nature while staying active. The breathtaking mountain scenery and high snow reliability make it a popular destination.

Public transit

Travel comfortably and safely by train. The terminal or exit point is ÖTZTAL station. Afterwards, you can comfortably and quickly travel with public transport or local taxi companies through the entire valley to your desired destination. The current bus schedule is available at: http://fahrplan.vvt.at

Starting point

Gries

Getting there

Car trip into the ÖTZTAL

The car journey leads visitors over the Inn valley to the entrance of the valley and then along the Ötztal. In addition to the toll motorway, country roads can also be used. With the route planner, your trip can be quickly and conveniently determined. To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

Parking options available:
at the end of Gries - paid

Coordinates

11.02632, 47.069409
Plan arrival

Saturday, 13.06.
Increasingly sunny -
Warmer than recently
Morning
12 °C
30%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
27 °C
20%
Rainfall risk
Sunday, 14.06.
Often sunny and warm
Good weather for outdoor activities
Morning
14 °C
10%
Rainfall risk
Afternoon
26 °C
30%
Rainfall risk

The tour is within these protected areas.

Naturpark Ötztal (Protected area)
Ruhegebiet Stubaier Alpen (Protected area)

  • Cross-country skis 
  • Cross-country poles of suitable length
  • Cross-country ski boots - precise fit, should provide firm support and fit closely
  • 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 pole handling