South Tyrol is a true cross-country skiing paradise: Here you will find trails for the whole family as well as secluded passages, high-altitude trails with spectacular views, or floodlit trails for all skill levels.
The ideal track for the first attempts at cross-country skiing on flat terrain with slight up and downs.
The natural snow cross-country track in Terenten is ideally located in the village center and offers perfect conditions for cross-country skiing enthusiasts! The trail includes two options: a 3 km intermediate route and a 2.5 km easy route. Both loops take you through beautiful winter landscapes, making them perfect for beginners and advanced skiers alike. The starting point is at the Terenten sports area.
If you don’t have your own equipment, you can easily rent cross-country skis at Skiverleih Engl in the village and head straight onto the trail.
Please note that the loop layout may be adjusted depending on snow conditions and may not always match the GPX data exactly.
The Passo Lavazè (1800 m) is home to a number of trails leading through forests, across snowy plains and into the Fiemme Valley.
This easy loop-route leads out from the Cross-Country Centre in Ritsch and heads north over the vast Alpine meadows. With the Langkofel and the Plattkofel, this stretch of the trail boasts an incredible panorama. A short but hard ascent takes you to the Wolfbühl, the highest point of the route. Then continue onwards through a stretch of wood and over easy, undulating terrain back to the beginning of the trail.
Past Gustav Mahler's summer residence and the wildlife park to the magnificent cross-country trail into the Prags/Valle di Braies.
The longest and most challenging cross-country trail of the Seiser Alm leads out from the Cross-Country Centre in Ritsch through vast Alpine meadows in a steep uphill to the mountain station of the Panorama chairlift. Then, in numerous curves, cross the Palude di Ladins/Ladinser Moos and continue on towards Joch and Spitzbühl, past the Laurinhütte hut and back to Ritsch. With the nearby Dolomite peaks of the Langkofel, Plattkofel and the Schlern massif, the views along this trail are breathtaking.
Experience the Vals cross-country ski loop, a diverse and beautiful track perfect for both beginners and advanced skiers. With multiple difficulty levels, it’s ideal for relaxed rounds as well as more challenging runs.
If you don’t have your own equipment, rentals are available on-site, so you can get started right away.
Important Notice
Please note that the loop layout may be adjusted depending on snow conditions and may not always match the GPX data exactly.
The Ridnauntal/Val Ridanna Circular Trail starts in Maiern/Masseria. It goes along the Fernerbach stream down the valley to the hamlet of Braunhöfen, where it goes round in a loop. This is followed by a climb up to Gasse and the Joggelehof farm, where you do a loop and then start on your way back. First you follow the same route back to Ridnaun/Ridanna; then you follow the trail in a number of loops of varying degrees of difficulty back up the valley to Maiern/Masseria.
Circuit Murrerhof Lenght: 2.9 km Difficulty: easy Cross Country Ski-Card: Day ticket: 7,00 €. Weekly ticket: 25,00 € Season ticket: 70,00 €. (children from 09-14 years 30,00 €). 1 week ticket for cross country skiing at the Val di Pennes slope is included in the Sarntal Card.
Cross-country skiers will get their money’s worth on the perfectly groomed trails in the Ultental valley. The route offers an environment sure to please cross-country ski enthusiasts. It passes by woods set deep in snow, the frozen Falschauer river, as well as centuries old farmhouses. With gentle inclines and descents, the conditions are perfect even for beginners. The trail is very diverse and offering the possibility to skate or do classic cross-country skiing.
This easy loop trail is directly behind the Cross-Coutry Centre in Ritsch and leads from the Ritsch Hotel and Restaurant to the Große Moos. With outstanding views over the Langkofel and
Plattkofel, this practice piste guarantees an unforgettable experience for young and old alike. Beginners can get a feel for cross-country skiing on the practice trails and hone their double poling, diagonal stride and herringbone techniques. The tracks are also ideal for warming-up before heading out on longer tours.
Cross-country skiing is an alternative to skiing for many winter sports enthusiasts. Ath the foot of the Kronplatz/Plan de Corones, near the sports area in Riscone, a lovely circular trail goes through snow covered fields and meadows. The cross-country trail in Riscone is suitable for beginners as well as for advanced skiers.
There are 3 different slopes:
1. Cross country trail Reiperting - 2.2 km - easy; illuminated on tuesday, wednesday and friday until 8.30 p.m.
2. Cross country trail Reischach - 3.6 km - easy
3. Cross country trail Stefansdorf (complete round) - 5.5 km - easy
The Passo Lavazè (1800 m) is home to a number of trails leading through forests, across snowy plains and into the Fiemme Valley.
The trail begins in Compatsch and passes the St. Franziskus Church and to the left of the road over vast Alpine meadows and a small wood to the Cross-Country Centre in Ritsch. For beginners, this trail alternates easy sections with stretches that are somewhat more demanding. Skiers with a degree of technical expertise use the trails as a link route to the more difficult trails which begin at the Cross-Country Centre in Ritsch. This trail was designed as a warm-up route.
Also recommended in the opposite direction.
The Panorama cross-country trail is classed as one of the most challenging loop-routes on the Seiser Alm and, with the Langkofel, Plattkofel and the Schlern, boasts a landscape which is second to none. The trail starts at the Cross-Country Centre in Ritsch and leads up to the mountain station of the Panorama chairlift with numerous sweeping curves through the Palude di Ladinser Moos. When you get to the Laurinhütte hut, loop round and head back to the start of the trail.
Pustertaler Marathonloipe: railroad station Niederdorf/Villabassa 1154m, underpass railroad station - end point: direction Toblach/Dobbiaco to "Grabach" (continuing to Toblach/Dobbiaco)
Circuit Pennes-Laste. Lenght: 8.7 km Difficulty: easy, medium Cross Country Ski-Card: Day ticket: 7,00 € Weekly ticket: 25,00 €. Season ticket: 70,00 €. (children from 09-14 years 30,00 €). 1 week ticket for cross country skiing at the Val di Pennes slope is included in the Sarntal Card.
The Passo Lavazè (1800 m) is home to a number of trails leading through forests, across snowy plains and into the Fiemme Valley.
Cross-country Pustertaler Marathon - Niederdorf/Villabassa-Prags/Braies
Magnificent sunny cross-country trail into the Prags/Valle di Braies valley with views of the Picco di Vallandro
Pustertaler Marathonloipe Starting point: railroad station Niederdorf/Villabassa 1154m
End point: border of the municipality of Prags/Braies
Illuminated Circuit Laste: Lenght: 2 km Difficulty: easy Cross Country Ski-Card: Day ticket: 7,00 € Weekly ticket: 25,00 €, Season ticket: 70,00 €. (children from 09-14 years 30,00 €). 1 week ticket for cross country skiing at the Val di Pennes slope is included in the Sarntal Card.
This loop route starts and ends in Ritsch and passes through the Kleine Moos on practically flat terrain, making it perfect for newcomers to cross-country skiing. With exceptional views over the Dolomite peaks of the Langkofel and Plattkofel, the Ritsch Trail is an unforgettable experience. Those who are trying their hand at cross-country for the first time can get a real feel for the sport here before tackling the more challenging trails on the Seiser Alm.
Cross-country trail in the shade to Welsberg/Monguelfo. start: Niederdorf/Villabassa train station km 2,8 direction Prags/Valle di Braies; km 5,5 Welsberg/Monguelfo
This link-trail connects the Hotel Sonne to the Möser, Wolfsbühl and Hartl trails. It ranges very little in elevation and is an easy run which is also suitable for beginners.
This easy loop-route runs on the flat with practically no ascent. From Ritsch, the tracks lead over the Große Moos heading north and then onwards and slightly downhill in long curves. On the next slope, the Möser tracks bear slightly uphill over rolling Alpine meadows, with breathtaking panoramic views over the Langkofel and Plattkofel accompanying you along the route. The trail then leads over easy, undulating terrain back to the set-off point in Ritsch.
Enjoy the beautiful nature and the breathtaking landscape while cross-country skiing!
Pensertal Cross Country Ski Track. The white gourmet trail runs along the Pennes Valley and passes traditional mountain huts and cosy inns. We recommend the circuit Asten and Murrerhof to pleasure-loving classics and skaters. Cross country enthusiasts will enjoy the 9 km long Pennes-Asten circuit. All trails are prepared daily and guarantee pure cross country skiing fun. Difficulty: Difficult, medium, easy Cross Country Ski-Card: Day ticket: 7,00 € Weekly ticket: 25,00 € Season ticket: 70,00 €. 1 week ticket for cross country skiing at the Val die Pennes slope is included in the Sarntal Card.
