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Cross-Country Skiing recommended route

Cross-Country Track Gries (classic) - Längenfeld

Cross-Country Skiing · Laengenfeld closed
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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
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Classic
moderate
Distance 8.1 km
2:00 h
123 m
120 m
1,660 m
1,543 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.
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Update: March 27, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Technique
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,660 m
Lowest point
1,543 m
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Tips and hints

More information about Cross country skiing can be found here

 

Start

Gries
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 transportation

Travel 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

Directions

The drive to the ÖTZTAL

Arriving 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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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

Author’s map recommendations

Maps from Längenfeld

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

Similar routes nearby

  • High altitude trail Gries (skating) - Längenfeld
  • 1 Cross-Country Track North - Längenfeld
  • 3 Oberrieder Schleife - Längenfeld
  • 4 Night track - Längenfeld
  • 2 Cross-Country Track Süd - Längenfeld
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Status
closed
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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