Cross-Country Skiing

Sonnenplateauloipe - Umhausen-Niederthai

Umhausen
Closed
Top
Easy
Key facts
0:40 h Duration
3.01 km Length
15 m Ascent
15 m Descent
1,568 m Max. altitude
1,560 m Min. altitude
Stamina
Landscape
Quality of Experience
Technique
Best Season
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Description

NORDIC SPORTS ARENA NIEDERTHAI -> Sonnenplateauloipe -> NORDIC SPORTS ARENA NIEDERTHAI 

Map & elevation profile

NORDIC SPORTS ARENA NIEDERTHAI -> Sonnenplateauloipe -> NORDIC SPORTS ARENA NIEDERTHAI 

The sunny and panoramic cross-country trail runs over the meadows around the village. Directly on the route, cross-country skiers will find three intermediate alternatives.

Regions & Places

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

Mountain areas

Stubai Alps (Mountain area)
Alps (Mountain area)
Modified at 18.03.2026 · Created at 02.08.2017

Characteristics

Round trip
Scenic
Refreshment stops available
Classic
Skating

Way types

Unbekannt 3.01 km

Technical difficulty

Easy - can be completed without specific technical training and with little previous experience.

Additional information

More information about cross-country skiing can be found here

Recommended maps

Cross-country skiing map Umhausen-Niederthai

The Sonnenplateauloipe gently ascends and descends over a length of 3 kilometers through the meadows of Niederthai. Along the trail, the sporty skier will find three intermediate alternatives.

Public transit

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

Starting point

Nordic Sports Arena Niederthai

Getting there

Driving into the ÖTZTAL. Located in Tyrol, the Ötztal branches off to the south as the longest side valley of the Eastern Alps. Traveling by car takes visitors via the Inn Valley to the valley entrance and then along the Ötztal. Besides the toll highway, country roads can also be used. Your journey can be quickly and conveniently planned using the route planner.

To the route planner: https://www.google.at/maps.  

Parking

Parking lot Nordic Sports Arena

The parking lot is subject to a fee from 7:00 am to 10:00 pm and operated in both summer and winter.

  • Rates: 2 h € 3.00, 3 h € 4.00, 4 h and more € 5.00
  • Option to pay cashless online via the PARKSTER APP
  • Guests with disabilities park for free - must provide visible ID.

Coordinates

10.964935, 47.12024
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 - skating skis or classic skis
  • Cross-country ski poles with suitable length
  • Cross-country ski 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 provide a firm grip and optimal pole handling