Trails & trail reports in Austria

Austria is known for its beautiful Alpine landscape, many glistening mountain lakes and its hospitality. In winter, when nature disappears under a thick blanket of snow, cross-country skiing is the best way to explore it. Many of the routes can be combined into a day tour. In combination with a stop at one of the many huts, inns and restaurants, you will collect unforgettable winter moments. Combine an active holiday with culinary delights from Austrian cuisine - wonderful!

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Lech Valley
Tyrol / Austria

Cross-country skiing in the Lechtal Nature Park region: about 200 km of trails through tranquil winter landscapes, wild floodplains & snow-covered panoramic routes.

Classic:
94.7/121.5km groomed - 27/36 open
Skating:
94.7/116.7km groomed - 27/35 open
Skiers on snow trail with mountains and forest in background
Classic
Skating
Floodlit ski trail
Schladming-Dachstein
Styria / Austria

Cross-country skiing in Schladming-Dachstein: high-altitude trails, night trails & glacier experience - Nordic winter sports in Styria at the highest level.

Classic:
210.1/240.8km groomed - 15/20 open
Skating:
115/135.8km groomed - 11/13 open
Two skiers on snowy trail with mountains and houses in background
Classic
Skating
Floodlit ski trail
East Tyrol
Tyrol / Austria

Varied trails, guaranteed snow from November and 100% Nordic expertise - East Tyrol is a real cross-country skiing paradise.

Classic:
214.1/343.8km groomed - 41/57 open
Skating:
214.1/337.4km groomed - 41/56 open
Filzmoos
SalzburgerLand / Austria

In Filzmoos, you can glide through dreamlike winter landscapes at 1,000 to 1,750 metres above sea level and across the high-altitude cross-country ski trail - with free access to the trail.

Classic:
38.5/39.4km groomed - 7/8 open
Skating:
38.5/41.5km groomed - 7/9 open
Two cross-country skiers on groomed snow trail in sunny mountain landscape
Classic
Skating
Nassfeld-Pressegger See | Lesachtal | Weissensee
Carinthia / Austria

Sunny altitudes, diverse cross-country trails & biathlon experiences - cross-country skiing in Nassfeld, Lesachtal & Weissensee is pure winter enjoyment.

Classic:
79.2/199.5km groomed - 17/31 open
Skating:
79.2/205.3km groomed - 17/32 open
Tennengau
SalzburgerLand / Austria

Perfectly groomed cross-country ski trails, fantastic views of the Tennengebirge and genuine Salzburg hospitality await you in the Lammertal.

Group cross-country skiing in snowy landscape with mountains and clear blue sky
Classic
Skating
Floodlit ski trail
Saalfelden Leogang
SalzburgerLand / Austria

Nordic winter fun for young and old: Saalfelden Leogang delights with about 130 kilometres of cross-country trails, the unique Nordic Park & high-altitude trails.

Classic:
70.5/70.5km groomed - 15/15 open
Skating:
70.5/70.5km groomed - 15/15 open
Ausseerland Salzkammergut
Styria / Austria

Cross-country skiing in the postcard panorama between the Dachstein & Totem Mountains - off to winter fun from Bad Aussee to the Tauplitzalm.

Classic:
76.75/113.52km groomed - 16/23 open
Skating:
76.75/113.52km groomed - 16/23 open
Two men cross-country skiing on snowy trail in sunny weather
Classic
Skating
Mallnitz
Carinthia / Austria

50 kilometres of cross-country trails with a seal of quality lead you through snow-covered valleys in Mallnitz - right in the heart of the Hohe Tauern National Park.

Classic:
29.4/29.4km groomed - 6/6 open
Skating:
25.4/25.4km groomed - 5/5 open
Kaiserwinkl
Tyrol / Austria

Cross-country skiing in Kaiserwinkl: Austria's largest network of trails with about 250 km - free of charge, with a seal of approval & guaranteed snow on snow-covered trails.

Classic:
12.1/136.8km groomed - 4/21 open
Skating:
12.1/135.3km groomed - 4/20 open
Cross-country skier in white gear on snowy mountain landscape with church
Classic
Skating
Floodlit ski trail
Seefeld region - Tyrol's high plateau
Tyrol / Austria

Cross-country skiing at 1,200 m: 245 kilometres of trails, barrier-free, sunny & varied - Seefeld is Tyrol's high plateau for Nordic connoisseurs.

Classic:
132.3/144.6km groomed - 36/38 open
Skating:
125.3/137.6km groomed - 34/36 open
Two cross-country skiers on groomed trail near snowy village and mountains
Classic
Skating
Floodlit ski trail
PillerseeTal
Tyrol / Austria

Cross-country skiing holidays in Pillerseetal: 350 km of trails, guaranteed snow and perfect care await you in Tyrol's "snow hole".

Classic:
129.45/338.35km groomed - 46/69 open
Skating:
131.45/345.25km groomed - 47/71 open
Two people cross-country skiing in snowy mountain landscape with bright sun
Classic
Skating
Floodlit ski trail
Paznaun - Ischgl/Galtür
Tyrol / Austria

Cross-country skiing enjoyment from Ischgl to Galtür - high-altitude trails, night trails and perfect snow conditions guarantee a pure Nordic winter holiday.

Classic:
32.4/76.7km groomed - 7/14 open
Skating:
32.4/76.7km groomed - 7/14 open
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