Cross-country skiing holidays in the Tannheimer Valley
Classic cross-country skiing & skating: Tyrol / Austria
Cross-country skiing in the Tannheim Valley
At an altitude of 1,100 metres, the Tannheimer Valley is home to one of Tyrol’s most beautiful cross-country skiing areas. 140 kilometres of groomed trails offer varied routes for both leisure skiers and those with sporting ambitions. Whether you prefer classic or skate skiing, at Haldensee, heading towards Vilsalpsee or under floodlights – every cross-country skier will find a trail to suit them here.
Highlights for your cross-country skiing holiday in the Tannheimer Valley
- 140 kilometres of cross-country trails for classic and skating styles – ranging from leisurely to challenging
- Tyrolean Cross-Country Ski Trail Quality Seal & 2025 Test Winner in the ‘Cross-Country Skiing and Trails’ category on Skiresort.de, the ski resort review portal
- Trail at Haldensee and towards Vilsalpsee with impressive mountain scenery
Altitude of the trails: 1,090 - 1,600 m
Cross-country skiing season: early December – early/mid-March
140 kilometres of cross-country skiing bliss in Europe’s most beautiful high valley
The Tannheimer Valley combines a wide range of sporting activities with stunning natural scenery: 14 classic cross-country trails and 13 skating routes wind their way beneath the peaks of the Allgäu Alps, through snow-covered valleys and past mountain lakes. From a total of 104 kilometres of easy cross-country trails for beginners and leisure skiers to more challenging sections within the 140-kilometre network, there’s something for every level. The two snow-covered trails extend your cross-country skiing season in the Tannheimer Valley regardless of the weather – and on the evening loop and the night trail in Nesselwängle, you can extend your cross-country skiing day until 8 pm.
The quality of the cross-country trails in the region has received multiple awards: with the Tyrolean Cross-Country Trail Seal of Quality, the Tannheimer Valley stands for perfectly groomed trails and reliable infrastructure. In 2025, the Tannheimer Valley was also named the test winner in the ‘Cross-country skiing and trails’ category by Skiresort.de, the ski resort review portal. As a region of Tyrolean cross-country skiing specialists, the high valley also meets high quality standards – from an extensive network of trails and convenient access points to expert advice and offerings for beginners as well as ambitious cross-country skiers.
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Hotels for your winter sports holiday in the Tannheimer Valley
Quality-assured cross-country skiing accommodation, personalised advice and a short walk to the cross-country trails: in the Tannheimer Valley, you’ll find the perfect base for active winter days.
Cross-country ski trails in the Tannheim Valley
140 kilometres of perfectly groomed cross-country trails wind their way through this unique high valley. Interactive route information, cross-country skiing schools and equipment hire make it easier for you to plan your trip.
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Cross-country skiing holidays in the Tannheimer Valley
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