Cross-country skiing Western Europe

Best cross-country skiing resorts in Western Europe - Ski resorts with top cross-country skiing in Western Europe

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Cross-country skiing Western Europe – Cross-country skiing Sillian – Thurntaler (Hochpustertal)
Cross-country skiing Western Europe – Cross-country skiing KitzSki – Kitzbühel/Kirchberg Cross-country skiing Western Europe – Cross-country skiing Tauplitz – Bad Mitterndorf Cross-country skiing Western Europe – Cross-country skiing Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl Cross-country skiing Western Europe – Cross-country skiing SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental

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1. Sillian – Thurntaler (Hochpustertal)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol) East Tyrolean Hochpustertal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Sillian – Thurntaler (Hochpustertal)
In Sillian itself, you will find almost 60 km of cross-country ski trails. The Loipe Internationale… more
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1. KitzSki – Kitzbühel/​Kirchberg
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbühel (District) Kitzbühel
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Brixental
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
KitzSki – Kitzbühel/Kirchberg
In Kitzbühel and Kirchberg alone, there are around 120 km of cross-country ski trails. With… more
Trail tips
  • Sports trail Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee
  • High Moor Cross-Country Trail Pass Thurn
  • ...
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1. Tauplitz – Bad Mitterndorf
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Salzkammergut Ausseerland
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Tauplitz – Bad Mitterndorf
In the valley area, the cross-country trails run from Bad Mitterndorf to Tauplitz without significant… more
Trail tips
  • Lärchenwald trail
  • Sturzhahn trail
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1. Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/​Reit im Winkl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Chiemgau
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl
Reit im Winkl and Waidring are renowned far beyond the borders for their fantastic cross-country ski… more
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1. SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Wilder Kaiser
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Brixental
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Holiday Region Hohe Salve
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental
There are cross-country trails in all the villages of the SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental. The gently… more
Trail tips
  • High-altitude trail Hochbrixen
  • Night trail Scheffau
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1. Ramsau am Dachstein – Rittisberg
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Liezen Schladming-Dachstein
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ramsau am Dachstein – Rittisberg
Ramsau am Dachstein is one of the largest cross-country skiing areas in the Alps. Over 200 kilometers… more
Trail tips
  • High-altitude trail Rittisberg 1500
  • Night trail Ramsau am Dachstein
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1. Diavolezza/​Lagalb
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz Val Bernina
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Diavolezza/Lagalb
Snow-sure cross-country trails run throughout the entire Engadin St. Moritz region. At the Diavolezza… more
Trail tips
  • Restaurant Morteratsch-Morteratsch Glacier
  • Valley station Diavolezza-Alp Bondo circular trail
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1. Unternberg (Ruhpolding)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Chiemgau
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Unternberg (Ruhpolding)
Ruhpolding is known as the cross-country skiing mecca in the Bavarian Alps. It's no coincidence that… more
Trail tip
  • Brandner trail
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1. St. Moritz – Corviglia
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
St. Moritz – Corviglia
Snow-sure cross-country trails run throughout the entire Engadin. Cross-country skiing is possible on… more
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1. Gschwandtkopf – Seefeld
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Region Seefeld – Tirols Hochplateau
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Gschwandtkopf – Seefeld
The Olympiaregion Seefeld is known for its extensive network of cross-country ski trails. In and… more
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1. Corvatsch/​Furtschellas
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Corvatsch/Furtschellas
Snow-sure cross-country trails run throughout the entire Upper Engadin. Cross-country skiers will get… more
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1. Zuoz – Pizzet/​Albanas
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Zuoz – Pizzet/Albanas
Snow-sure cross-country trails run throughout the entire Upper Engadin, offering cross-country skiers… more
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1. Rosshütte – Seefeld
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Region Seefeld – Tirols Hochplateau
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Rosshütte – Seefeld
Seefeld and the Seefeld Plateau are known as a cross-country skiing stronghold. Many international… more
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1. Languard – Pontresina
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin St. Moritz Val Bernina
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Languard – Pontresina
Snow-sure cross-country trails run throughout the entire Upper Engadin, offering cross-country skiers… more
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1. Wannenjoch/​Rohnenspitze – Schattwald/​Zöblen
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Reutte Tannheimer Tal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Wannenjoch/Rohnenspitze – Schattwald/Zöblen
The Tannheimer Valley is one of the most beautiful high valleys in Europe. Here, cross-country skiing… more
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1. Füssener Jöchle – Grän
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Reutte Tannheimer Tal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Füssener Jöchle – Grän
The Tannheimer Valley is one of the most beautiful high valleys in Europe. Here, cross-country skiing… more
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1. Neunerköpfle – Tannheim
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Reutte Tannheimer Tal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Neunerköpfle – Tannheim
The Tannheimer Tal is one of the most beautiful high valleys in Europe. Here, cross-country skiing… more
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1. Fellhorn/​Kanzelwand – Oberstdorf/​Riezlern
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Fellhorn/Kanzelwand – Oberstdorf/Riezlern
Oberstdorf is known for its excellent cross-country ski trail network and is highly recommended.… more
Trail tip
  • Nordic Center Oberstdorf/Allgäu
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1. Bergeralm – Steinach am Brenner
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Wipptal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Bergeralm – Steinach am Brenner
There are 10 km of high-altitude cross-country trails on the Bergeralm and many more trails in the… more
Trail tip
  • High-altitude trail Nößlachhütte
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1. Reith bei Kitzbühel
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbühel (District) Kitzbühel
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Reith bei Kitzbühel
In total, there are 120 km of trails for classic and skating enthusiasts around Kitzbühel and up to… more
Trail tip
  • Sports trail Kitzbühel
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1. Filzmoos
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Salzburger Sportwelt
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Filzmoos
Filzmoos, with its high-altitude trails and valley trails, is a fantastic destination for… more
Trail tips
  • Rossbrand High-Altitude Trail Runde 3
  • Rossbrand High-Altitude Trail Round 2
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1. Hochkössen (Unterberghorn) – Kössen
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kaiserwinkl
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Hochkössen (Unterberghorn) – Kössen
In Kaiserwinkl, cross-country skiers will get their money's worth. There is a wide range of easy,… more
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1. Nebelhorn – Oberstdorf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Nebelhorn – Oberstdorf
Oberstdorf is known for its excellent cross-country ski trail network and is highly recommended.… more
Trail tips
  • Trail at the Halde
  • Oberstdorfer Rundkurs cross-country trail
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1. Silberberg – Bodenmais
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) Arberland
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
The Aktivzentrum Bodenmais at Bretterschachten is considered one of the most snow-sure cross-country… more
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1. Bleaml Alm – Neubau (Fichtelberg)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Fichtel Mountains (Fichtelgebirge)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Bleaml Alm – Neubau (Fichtelberg)
The Neubau Ski Club maintains an extensive network of cross-country ski trails. Around the Ochsenkopf,… more
Trail tips
  • Night cross-country ski trail Bleamlalm
  • Lower Ring Trail
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1. St. Johann in Tirol/​Oberndorf – Harschbichl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen St. Johann in Tirol
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
St. Johann in Tirol/Oberndorf – Harschbichl
Around St. Johann in Tirol and Oberndorf, there are many cross-country ski trails ranging from easy to… more
Trail tip
  • Night trail St. Johann in Tirol
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1. Rofan – Maurach
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Achensee
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Rofan – Maurach
The surroundings of the Maurach/Rofan ski area, with its wide snowfields, impressive mountain scenery,… more
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1. Christlum – Achenkirch
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Achensee
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Christlum – Achenkirch
Wide snowfields, an impressive mountain backdrop, and in between, Lake Achensee, reflecting the clear… more
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1. Buchensteinwand (Pillersee) – St. Ulrich am Pillersee/​St. Jakob in Haus/​Hochfilzen
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Buchensteinwand (Pillersee) – St. Ulrich am Pillersee/St. Jakob in Haus/Hochfilzen
The Biathlon World Championship region Pillerseetal-Hochfilzen offers a unique, professional… more
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1. Ochsenkopf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Fichtel Mountains (Fichtelgebirge)
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ochsenkopf
The Ochsenkopf is the highlight of the Fichtelgebirge when it comes to cross-country ski trails. The… more
Trail tips
  • Summit Trail Ochsenkopf
  • Lower Ring Trail
  • ...
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1. Parsenn (Davos Klosters)
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Davos Klosters
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Parsenn (Davos Klosters)
The cross-country trails around Davos and Klosters are snow-sure and idyllically situated in the… more
Trail tip
  • Klosters-Aeuja-Schwaderloch-Klosters
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1. Radstadt/​Altenmarkt
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Salzburger Sportwelt Radstadt
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Salzburger Sportwelt Altenmarkt-Zauchensee
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Radstadt/Altenmarkt
The Salzburger Sportwelt offers a total of approximately 200 km of cross-country ski trails. Both… more
Trail tips
  • Taurachloipe
  • Ennstalloipe
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1. Trins
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Wipptal
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Trins
There are a total of 107 km in the Wipptal. The Wipptal is known for its perfectly groomed… more
Trail tip
  • Gschnitztalloipe
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1. Alfaierlift – Gschnitz
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Wipptal
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Alfaierlift – Gschnitz
There are a total of 107 km in the Wipptal. The Wipptal is known for its perfectly groomed… more
Trail tip
  • Gschnitztalloipe
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1. Karwendel Bergbahn (Zwölferkopf) – Pertisau
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Achensee
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Karwendel Bergbahn (Zwölferkopf) – Pertisau
The area surrounding the Karwendel Bergbahn ski resort, with its wide snowfields, impressive mountain… more
Trail tips
  • Falzthurn/Gramai
  • Village cross-country trail Pertisau
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1. Aela – Maloja
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Bregaglia Engadin
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Aela – Maloja
Snow-sure cross-country trails run throughout the entire Upper Engadin, offering cross-country skiers… more
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37. Obertauern
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Lungau
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Obertauern
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Obertauern
Obertauern offers a total of three different cross-country ski trails with varying levels of… more
Trail tips
  • Hundsfeldloipe
  • World Cup halfpipe
  • ...
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37. Arber
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Bavarian Forest (Bayerische Wald) Arberland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Arber
There are no cross-country trails directly at the Arber ski area. However, the Arberland region is… more
Trail tips
  • Cross-country Skiing Center Bretterschachten
  • Cross-country Skiing Center Lohberg-Scheiben
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37. Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei
The cross-country trail network in Kals is located at a snow-sure altitude of 1,300 m. With 25 km of… more
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37. St. Jakob im Defereggental – Brunnalm
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Osttirol (East Tyrol) Deferreggen Valley (Defereggental)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
St. Jakob im Defereggental – Brunnalm
The extensive network of cross-country ski trails in the Defereggental Valley is known for its… more
Trail tips
  • Obersee trail
  • Trail St. Jakob - Erlsbach
  • ...
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37. Biberwier – Marienberg
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Biberwier – Marienberg
The Tiroler Zugspitz Arena is known for its cross-country ski trails that run throughout the entire… more
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37. Ischgl/​Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland Landeck Paznaun-Ischgl
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Engadin Samnaun Val Müstair
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ischgl/Samnaun – Silvretta Arena
The cross-country trails lead from Ischgl all the way to Galtür. You can even glide on your… more
Trail tip
  • Ischgl–Galtür
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37. Hochkönig – Maria Alm/​Dienten/​Mühlbach
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Hochkönig
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hochkönig – Maria Alm/Dienten/Mühlbach
At Hochkönig, cross-country skiers are also well catered for. The largest network of trails is located… more
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37. Arosa Lenzerheide
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Arosa
Europe Switzerland Eastern Switzerland Graubünden Lenzerheide
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Arosa Lenzerheide
There are snow-sure, daily groomed cross-country trails of all difficulty levels in Arosa and… more
Trail tips
  • La Pala / racing trail
  • Obersee cross-country trail
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37. Lermoos – Grubigstein
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Lermoos – Grubigstein
The Tiroler Zugspitz Arena is known for its cross-country trails that run throughout the entire… more
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37. Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Glemmtal
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Saalfelden Leogang
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn (Skicircus)
There is a cross-country ski trail in Saalbach-Hinterglemm. You have access to 150 km of cross-country… more
Trail tip
  • Hinterglemmer Valley Trail
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37. Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kufstein Holiday Region Alpbachtal
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kufstein Wildschönau
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau
There are well-maintained cross-country ski trails in the valley floors of the Alpbachtal and… more
Trail tips
  • Niederau-Oberau-Roggenboden (Wildschönau)
  • Mühltal-Auffach-Bernau (Wildschönau)
  • ...
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37. Wildkogel – Neukirchen/​Bramberg
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Zell am See
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Wildkogel – Neukirchen/Bramberg
In Bramberg and Neukirchen, there are very beautiful snow-covered and illuminated cross-country… more
Trail tips
  • Illuminated circular cross-country trails
  • Pinzga Trail
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37. Zillertal Arena – Zell am Ziller/​Gerlos/​Königsleiten/​Hochkrimml
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Zillertal Zell-Gerlos
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Zillertal Arena – Zell am Ziller/Gerlos/Königsleiten/Hochkrimml
The Zillertal Arena offers high-altitude cross-country trails in Hochkrimml. Additional trails are… more
Trail tips
  • Platten cross-country trail / Hochkrimml high-altitude trail
  • Schönachtal Trail L2 (Gerlos)
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37. Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Landeck Tiroler Oberland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Nauders am Reschenpass – Bergkastel
The cross-country ski trails lead through the tri-border region of Italy, Austria, and Switzerland.… more
Trail tips
  • Reschenloipe
  • Moasloipe
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