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Tauferberg Track - Umhausen-Niederthai

Cross-Country Skiing · Umhausen Open
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    NORDIC SPORTS ARENA NIEDERTHAI->Tauferberg Track->NORDIC SPORTS ARENA NIEDERTHAI
    Open
    Skating, Classic
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    Distance 2.3 km
    0:45 h
    96 m
    96 m
    1,664 m
    1,568 m
    On the first 1.5 kilometers you haveto conquer about 100 altitude meters, which lead through a picture-book forest. Followed by a speedy downhill stretch on the same route with steep sections and hairpin bends. 
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    difficult
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    difficult

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    1,664 m
    Lowest point
    1,568 m
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    More information about Cross country skiing can be found here

     

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    On the first 1.5 kilometers you haveto conquer about 100 altitude meters, which lead through a picture-book forest. Followed by a speedy downhill stretch on the same route with steep sections and hairpin bends. 
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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 Niederthai | 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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    47.120926, 10.963127
    DMS
    47°07'15.3"N 10°57'47.3"E
    UTM
    32T 648908 5220472
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

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

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    2.3 km
    Duration
    0:45 h
    Ascent
    96 m
    Descent
    96 m
    Highest point
    1,664 m
    Lowest point
    1,568 m
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