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Sonnenplateau Track - Umhausen-Niederthai

Cross-Country Skiing · Umhausen Open
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    Open
    Skating, Classic
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    Distance 3 km
    0:40 h
    15 m
    15 m
    1,568 m
    1,560 m
    The 3 kilometer long cross-country skiing track leads, slightly ascending and descending, right to the heart of Niederthai‘s sunny plateau and across endless fields. Past the scenic houses of Niederthai or along the forest edge you can enjoy uninterrupted panoramic views. The Nordic track offers three alternatives of intermediate difficulty for sporty Nordic skiers.

     

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    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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    Landscape
    Highest point
    1,568 m
    Lowest point
    1,560 m
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    Rest stops

    Hotel Falknerhof, am Ursprung
    Restaurant Café Grüner

    Tips and suggestions

    More information about Cross country skiing can be found here

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    The 3 kilometer cross-country skiing track leads, slightly ascending and descending, right to the heart of Niederthai‘s sunny plateau and across endless fields. Past the scenic houses of Niederthai or along the forest edge you can enjoy uninterrupted panoramic views. The Nordic track offers three alternatives of intermediate difficulty for sporty Nordic skiers. 

     

     

     

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    Public transport

    Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or out local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at  

    Directions

    The car drive to the Ötztal valley. Situated in Tirol, the Ötztal valley set off in southerly direction and is the longest side valley in the Eastern Alps. The journey with the car leads you through the Inntal valley to the entrance of the vallly and further on through the valley. Among the toll motorways you can also use the country roads. A route planner will show you the easiest and most convenient way: https://www.google.at/maps.  

    Parking

    The following parking facilities are available in Niederthai:
    • Car park Nordic Sports Arena | chargeable € 5,00 per day | The car park for people with handicap is free. Please deposit your handicap ID apparent in your car! 

     

    Coordinates

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    47.120240, 10.964935
    DMS
    47°07'12.9"N 10°57'53.8"E
    UTM
    32T 649047 5220399
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

    Author’s map recommendations

    Cross-country map Umhausen-Niederthai

    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 recommendet
    • Gloves should provide a firm grip and optimal stick guidance

     

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    Status
    Open
    Cross-country skiing technique
    Skating, Classic
    Difficulty
    easy
    Overall difficulty
    easy

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    3 km
    Duration
    0:40 h
    Ascent
    15 m
    Descent
    15 m
    Highest point
    1,568 m
    Lowest point
    1,560 m
    Classic Skating Scenic Round trip Refreshment stops available

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