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Cross-country skiing holiday in Oberstdorf

Classic cross-country skiing & skating: Bavaria / Germany

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10 Trails
76.9 km Classic
66.9 km Skating

Cross-country skiing in Oberstdorf

In the spa and winter sports resort of Oberstdorf, cross-country skiers find a true paradise. With 77 kilometres of trails for both skating and classic styles, ten circuits of varying difficulty wind through the beautiful Allgäu winter landscape — from the floodlit night trail to the sunny high-altitude route at 1,058 metres. The Nordic Centre provides excellent conditions for training and enjoyment, whether you’re a professional, beginner, or recreational skier. In Oberstdorf, everyone is sure to discover their perfect trail in the heart of Bavaria.

Highlights for your cross-country skiing holiday in Oberstdorf

  • 77 km trail network: classic & skating, free to use
  • Nordic Centre Oberstdorf with top infrastructure & World Championship trails
  • Rohrmoos high-altitude trail & romantic night trail under the stars

Altitude of the trails: 780 - 1,058 m
Cross-country skiing season: Beginning/mid-December - mid/end April
Trail ticket & prices: free of charge
The starting points of all circuits (except Rohrmoos) can be reached by bus. This is free of charge for guests staying overnight in Oberstdorf.

On the trail of the world champions

Oberstdorf stands for Nordic winter sports at the highest level. In the Nordic Centre, on the tracks of the FIS Nordic World Ski Championships 2021, freshly groomed trails of all levels of difficulty await you every day. The offer is also perfect for families, beginners or ambitious athletes: beginner-friendly circuits, night trails with floodlights and high-altitude trails with mountain views make Oberstdorf the ideal cross-country skiing destination in the Allgäu.

Train where world champions ski - or simply enjoy the fantastic winter panorama around Rubi, Reichenbach & Rohrmoos. And in between, you can stop for refreshments at the Nordic Café right next to the stadium. If you like, try your hand at biathlon - or let the pros coach you on a course.

Nordic Parc

Since summer 2025, the new Nordic Park has complemented the Nordic Centre with a year-round, varied range of activities. Whether winter or summer - here you will find a wide range of opportunities for sport and fun, e.g. BMX, calisthenics or cross-country skiing. The modern facility is the perfect place for active experiences - for all ages and fitness levels.

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Hotels for your winter sports holiday in Oberstdorf

The cross-country skiing hotels in Oberstdorf score points with cross-country trail access right outside the door, ski depot, sportsman's breakfast & tips from the hosts - perfect for your Nordic winter holiday.

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Cross-country ski trails in Oberstdorf

77 km of trails in all levels of difficulty, including snow-covered World Cup trails, night trails and high-altitude trails: Oberstdorf is one of the leading cross-country skiing destinations in Germany.

Classic:
54.2/76.9km groomed - 8/10 open
Skating:
48.2/66.9km groomed - 7/8 open
Open
Trail at the slagheap (Classic | Skating)
Elevation 816 - 834 m | Uphill 12 m | 2.4 / 4km groomed
Easy
Spielmannsau (Classic | Skating)
Elevation 891 - 1019 m | Uphill 116 m | 26 / 30km groomed
Medium

With ascents and descents of more than 15%

Ferlewang - Tiefenbach circuit (Classic | Skating)
Elevation 849 - 878 m | Uphill 22 m | 9.8 / 9.8km groomed
Medium

Renewed preparation until approx. 10 am

with departures up to 10%

Otter tube (Classic | Skating)
Elevation 791 - 796 m | 4.4 / 6km groomed
Easy
Oberstdorf circuit (Classic | Skating)
Elevation 791 - 823 m | Uphill 17 m | 16 / 16km groomed
Easy
Circuit Rohrmoos - Tiefenbach (Classic | Skating)
Elevation 1061 - 1132 m | Uphill 83 m | 17.8 / 20km groomed
Medium

With gradients of up to 10%

Nordic Centre (WM trails) (Classic | Skating)
Elevation 828 - 875 m | Uphill 47 m | 20 / 20km groomed
Medium

[Riedwald 2.3, Zimmeroy 4.2, Burgstall 6.8km] On Sunday, 22.02. the Nordic Day 2026 will take place in the Nordic Centre.

with ascents and descents over 10%

Faistenoy - Birgsau circuit (Classic)
Elevation 908 - 986 m | Uphill 54 m | 6 / 6km groomed
Medium

With ascents and descents of up to 15%

closed
Kornau - Reute - Jauchen circuit (Classic)
Elevation 853 - 885 m | Uphill 29 m | 0 / 4km groomed
Medium
Rubinger Oy - Rubi - Reichenbach - Schöllang (Classic | Skating)
Elevation 779 - 856 m | Uphill 97 m | 0 / 28km groomed
Medium

With ascents and descents of up to 10%

Shop, rental and cross-country ski schools

First Ski School Oberstdorf
Freiherr-von-Brutscher-Straße 4
87561 Oberstdorf
Tel: +49 8322 3110
www.skischule-oberstdorf.de
Cross-country ski school, rental

New Oberstdorf Ski School
Nebelhornstraße 61
87561 Oberstdorf
Tel: +49 8322 3372
www.neue-skischule-oberstdorf.de
Cross-country ski school, rental

NTC Sports
Nebelhornstraße 67 e
87561 Oberstdorf
Phone: +49 8322 989601
www.ntc-oberstdorf.de
Cross-country ski school, rental, shop

BERGSPORT JA
Pfarrstraße 3
87561 Oberstdorf
Tel: +49 8322 987 4047
www.bergsportja.de
Cross-country ski school, rental, shop

Oberstdorf Ski Technique School
Birgsauer Street 9
87561 Oberstdorf
Tel: +49 8322 800 110
www.skitechnikschule.de
Cross-country ski school, rental

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Cross-country skiing holiday in Oberstdorf

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