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High altitude trail Gries (skating) - Längenfeld

Cross-Country Skiing · Laengenfeld closed

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Ötztal

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Circular course of about 6.0 km in length which is challenging due to the hilly terrain.

closed

Skating

moderate

Distance 6.1 km

1:30 h

116 m

117 m

1,660 m

1,543 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. 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

Author’s recommendation

After beeing active with cross-country skiing, spend a few hours in the Aqua Dome thermal spa and relax.

Author

Ötztal Tourismus Büro Längenfeld

Update: April 25, 2023

Difficulty

moderate

Technique

Stamina

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Highest point

1,660 m

Lowest point

1,543 m

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Tips and hints

More details about cross country skiing in Ötztal: https://www.laengenfeld.com/nordic-skiing-tracks

Start

Gries (1,590 m)

Coordinates:

47.069496, 11.026407

DMS

47°04'10.2"N 11°01'35.1"E

UTM

32T 653856 5214879

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Destination

Gries

Turn-by-turn directions

The trail runs mostly along the Fischbach at the beginning of further into the Sulztal. After the turn at the Vögelasbrücke the trail leads a little downhill to the beginning of Gries. After crossing the river, it goes back up to the starting point of the parking lot.

Public transport

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.a

By road

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:

Gries at the end of the village - chargeable

Coordinates

47.069496, 11.026407

DMS

47°04'10.2"N 11°01'35.1"E

UTM

32T 653856 5214879

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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike

Author’s map recommendations

Map of Längenfeld

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 recommended
Gloves should provide a firm grip and optimal stick guidance

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Status

closed

Cross-country skiing technique

Skating

Difficulty

moderate

Distance

6.1 km

Duration

1:30 h

Ascent

116 m

Descent

117 m

Highest point

1,660 m

Lowest point

1,543 m

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