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Cross-Country Track Gries (classic) - Längenfeld

Cross-Country Skiing · Laengenfeld Open
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    Der Sonne entgegen - Langlauf in Gries
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    GRIES -> Parking at the end of the village -> direction Sulztal -> turn in front of the Vögelasbrücke -> back to the beginning of the village -> back to the car park -> GRIES
    Open
    Classic
    moderate
    Distance 5.9 km
    2:00 h
    104 m
    102 m
    1,649 m
    1,551 m
    With its alpine ambience and its altitude of 1,600 m, the Gries high-altitude trail is a true cross-country attraction, especially for advanced runners. It leads once around the snow-sure village and allows beautiful views of the Sulztal. The entrance to the classic track is located at the parking lot at the end 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: December 12, 2024
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

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    1,551 m
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    Rest stops

    Hotel Gasthof Schöpf

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    More information about Cross country skiing can be found here

     

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    The cross-country ski trail in Gries offers ideal conditions for winter sports enthusiasts who want to enjoy nature while staying active. The breathtaking mountain scenery and high snow reliability make it a popular destination.
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    Public transport

    Public transportation

    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.at

    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:
    • at the outskirts of Gries - chargeable

    Coordinates

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    47.069409, 11.026320
    DMS
    47°04'09.9"N 11°01'34.8"E
    UTM
    32T 653850 5214869
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    Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!

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    Maps from Längenfeld

    Equipment

    •  Cross-country skis -  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

    Similar routes nearby

    • High altitude trail Gries (skating) - Längenfeld
    • 1 Cross-Country Track North - Längenfeld
    • 3 Oberrieder Schleife - Längenfeld
    • 4 Night track - Längenfeld
    • 2 Cross-Country Track Süd - Längenfeld
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    Open
    Cross-country skiing technique
    Classic
    Difficulty
    moderate
    Overall difficulty
    moderate

    Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

    Distance
    5.9 km
    Duration
    2:00 h
    Ascent
    104 m
    Descent
    102 m
    Highest point
    1,649 m
    Lowest point
    1,551 m
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