Langlaufen in Sterzing

The cross-country skiiing trail offers you a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the winter mountain landscape in the northern part of South Tyrol. You can access the trail either from Giggelberg/Moncucco near Gossensass or from the little hamlet Ast in the Pflerschtal Valley. The trail follows the popular bicycle trail of Brenner with a steady incline and is ideal for skating, classic cross-country skiing, as well as a winter hiking path. With a length of 4 km and an elevation gain of 70 meters, the route is suitable for both beginners and experienced athletes. The trail is free to use, but there is no equipment rental available on-site and no possibiliy to stop for refreshments.

This easy to moderate circular trail starts in die Sportsarea Grube and goes through the Pfitschtal Alpine valley at the foot of the Zillertal Alps in two loops, and is a real insiders' tip due to its idyllic location and guaranteed snow. The trail is perfect for both classic and skating-style cross-country skiing and is prepared daily.

The "Erl" cross-country ski trail offers a beautiful 2.5 km of skiing in the snow-sure Pflerschtal valley. The 70-meter elevation difference provides optimal conditions, especially for experienced skiers and demanding skaters. The trail is perfect for both classic and skating styles and is located in a stunning alpine setting at the foot of the mountain Weißwandspitze and the Tribulaun.
There is no possibility to rent equipment on-site.
If you need anything, you have the option to rent equipment at the sports shop "Sport Wurzer by m2Bike" in Gossensass.

SEA LEVEL: 1.350 m
PASSAGE: from Innerratschings/Racines di Dentro to Flading/Vallettina
LENGTH: 12 km
DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY: easy to medium-heavy

The Platschjoch High-Altitude Trail starts just below the mountain station of the Ratschings-Jaufen cable car, at the valley station of the Rinneralm chairlift (3 min. walk). It goes towards the Kalcheralm Alpine farm and then along the forest road to the Jaufenpassstraße road. Cross the road and continue a little way into the area of the Platschjoch mountain. You then loop round to go back down to the Rinneralm.

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.