Cross-Country Skiing

Ochsengarten trail

Haiming
Closed
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Medium
Key facts
1:00 h Duration
5.16 km Length
80 m Ascent
75 m Descent
1,610 m Max. altitude
1,524 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Technique
Best Season
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Description

OCHSENGARTEN -> school -> trail through the forest towards Kühtai -> back on the other side -> OCHSENGARTEN

Map & elevation profile

OCHSENGARTEN -> school -> trail through the forest towards Kühtai -> back on the other side -> OCHSENGARTEN

Circular trail of easy difficulty with a length of 5 km. The trail is suitable for both classic and skating styles. Entry points at the school (main entry), opposite the Waldesruh guesthouse and opposite the Burkert guesthouse, as well as beside the Balbach ski lift in Ochsengarten.

Regions & Places

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

Mountain areas

Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 12.05.2026 · Created at 02.06.2013

Characteristics

Linear route
Classic
Skating

Way types

Asphalt 65.61 m
Schotterweg 304.43 m
Naturweg 218.91 m
Straße 2.16 m
Unbekannt 4.57 km

Safety guidelines

Please inform yourself about the trail conditions and status of the respective path before starting at Ötztal Tourism.

 Ötztal Tourism T +43 5 72 00 500 info@oetztal.com

Technical difficulty

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

Additional information

More information about cross-country skiing in the Ötztal: https://www.oetztal.com/langlaufen

Circular trail of easy difficulty with a length of 5 km. The trail is suitable for both classic and skating styles. Entry points at the school (main entry), opposite the Waldesruh guesthouse and opposite the Burkert guesthouse, as well as beside the Balbach ski lift in Ochsengarten.

Public transit

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

Starting point

Ochsengarten

Getting there

Ochsengarten is located in western Austria in the state of TIROL, in a southern side valley of the Inn Valley - the ÖTZTAL. For your car journey, plan the optimal route from your home location with the route planner online:  https://www.google.at/maps

Parking

The following parking options are available in Ochsengarten:

Ochsengarten circular trail: Ochsengarten school

Coordinates

10.93528, 47.227403
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

  • Cross-country skis - classic model or skating skis
  • Cross-country poles with appropriate length
  • Cross-country boots - precise fit, should provide firm support and fit snugly
  • Clothing - functional underwear with long arms and legs, special running tights and tight pants, water-repellent and breathable jacket recommended
  • Gloves should ensure a firm grip and optimal pole handling