Cross-Country Skiing Trails

The night trail is illuminated daily from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. So you have the opportunity to practice cross-country skiing in the evenings. From the parking lot at the Längenfeld sports center, the very flat route leads through a light forest at the beginning. After crossing the bridge, a large loop leads in the direction of Oberried and back to the starting point.

Entry takes place at the Längenfeld sports center. At the beginning, the trail runs through the area of ​​the swimming pool (biathlon option) and then briefly through a forest. After crossing the bridge, the route leads flat in the direction of Oberried - then gently ascending towards the Pestkapelle until the circuit closes again at the bridge.

The south trail which leads from Längenfeld to Huben is very popular with cross-country skiers, as it leads over varied terrain. Shortly after starting at the Längenfeld sports center, you cross a small, dense forest. This clears up immediately, however, and the trail leads you past the Aqua Dome thermal baths in the direction of Astlehn / Runhof. There you cross the bridge and drive through snow-covered meadows, with a wonderful view of the Ötztal mountains, on to Huben. When you reach the southernmost point, the round takes a turn. The way back is past the soccer field to the Mühl district and on to Gottsgut. From Runhof, where the bridge was crossed again, the route now leads back along the Ötztaler Ache to the starting point.

Shortly after the start (Langenfeld Sports Center) you cross a dense forest. However, this clears up immediately and the track leads you past the Aqua Dome thermal baths in the direction of Astlehn/Runhof. There you cross the bridge and continue through snow-covered meadows with a wonderful view of the Ötztal mountains to Huben. Arrived at the southernmost point, the round takes a turn. The way back takes you past the soccer field to the district of Mühl. In this area up to Gottsgut, the runner is challenged a bit, as the terrain has noticeable inclines. From Runhof, where the bridge was crossed again, the route now leads along the Ötztaler Ache back to the starting point.

The level trail leads from the Längenfeld sports center along a short stretch of forest across fields to Oberrieder Straße, which you cross. The trail continues on the right side of the Ache along an idyllic birch forest to the hamlet of Dorf-Espan. Shortly before the turning point in Winklen/Au, there is a slight incline to the bridge. Now the trail follows the Ötztaler Ache back to Längenfeld - heading south. Almost at the end of the round you reach the area of ​​the night trail, which leads back to the starting point past the foot of the plague chapel.

The trail runs along a short piece of woodland over fields to Oberrieder Straße, which is crossed. Next, the trail follows the right side of the Ache along an idyllic birch forest to the hamlet village Espan. Shortly before the turn in Winklen / Au, a small climb to the bridge has to be mastered. Now the trail of the Ötztaler Ache travels back to Längenfeld - to the south. Almost at the end of the round you reach the Oberrieder loop which leads past the foot of the Pestkapelle back to the Camping Ötztal.

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. The trail leads from the parking lot at the end of Gries further into the valley into the Sulztal. Most of the time the round runs along the Fischbach. The highest point of the trail is reached at the Vogelasbrücke. After crossing the river, the track on the left side of the stream is always slightly downhill. Only after crossing again do you have to master the last meters of altitude around the river before you reach the starting point again

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. At the beginning you drive further into the Sulztal. Most of the time the round runs along the Fischbach. The highest point of the trail is reached at the Vogelasbrücke. After crossing the river, the track on the left side of the stream is always slightly downhill. Only after crossing again you have to master the last meters in altitude around the place before you return to the starting point.