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High altitude trail Gries (skating) - Längenfeld

Cross-Country Skiing · Laengenfeld closed
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    Gries
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    Circular course of about 5.0 km in length which is challenging due to the hilly terrain.
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    Skating
    moderate
    Distance 4.8 km
    1:05 h
    103 m
    103 m
    1,654 m
    1,551 m
    With its alpine atmosphere and elevation at 1,600 meters, the Gries high-altitude cross-country skiing trail is a real attraction, especially for advanced skiers. The trail leads from the parking lot at the end of the village of Gries further into the valley to the Vögelas Bridge and back to the beginning of Gries

    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: April 01, 2025
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Highest point
    1,654 m
    Lowest point
    1,551 m
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    Rest stops

    Hotel Gasthof Schöpf

    Tips and suggestions

    More details about cross country skiing in Ötztal: https://www.laengenfeld.com/nordic-skiing-tracks

     

    Public transport

     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.a

    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:

    Gries at the end of the village - chargeable

     

    Coordinates

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    47.069537, 11.026534
    DMS
    47°04'10.3"N 11°01'35.5"E
    UTM
    32T 653866 5214884
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Map of Längenfeld

    Equipment

    • Cross-country skis - skating skis or 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 

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    • 2 Cross-Country Track Süd - Längenfeld
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    closed
    Cross-country skiing technique
    Skating
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    4.8 km
    Duration
    1:05 h
    Ascent
    103 m
    Descent
    103 m
    Highest point
    1,654 m
    Lowest point
    1,551 m
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