Fascinating Nordic sports
Discover this unique sport and share the enthusiasm. If you want to combine cross-country skiing with a second sporting challenge, you have two options here. Either biathlon or the Nordic combined. In the biathlon, you combine cross-country skiing with shooting at a target. Standing or lying down, the big challenge is to calm your pulse enough at the shooting range in order to hit the small target. Not easy at all!
Biathlon
Anybody can try their hand at biathlon on the Neuberger Sunshine Trail in Filzmoos surrounded by pristine unspoilt nature. Guided by a cross-country expert with over 20 years of experience, you’ll learn to hold a biathlon weapon in your hand and see what it’s like to shoot at a small black disc and be taught cross-country skiing techniques. Regardless of whether you’re a complete novice or ambitious amateur sportsman, an unforgettable experience awaits. You can also try biathlon at the following places: Lignitz Valley in Mariapfarr/Lungau, Altenmarkt/Zauchensee, auf der Gnadenalm in Obertauern and in Goldegg.
Ski jumping
Ski jumping is more than a spectator sport in Saalfelden, and you can learn to do it in both summer and winter month. The Felix-Gottwald-ski jump stadium in Uttenhofen offers unbridled winter fun for all ski-jump fans on their 4 winter and 3 summer jumps which range from 15-85 metres. Professional guidance ensures you’ll get the hang of this in no time. This facility is run by the local ski club and welcomes visitors to learn, practise and get familiar with the basics of jumping.
Nordic Combined
Skating
For those who prefer a faster pace but don’t want to miss out on the benefits of this healthy outdoor sport, the skating technique offers an appealing alternative to classic cross-country skiing. Skating is a dynamic form of cross-country skiing that has grown increasingly popular in recent years. Its movements closely resemble those of speed skaters or inline skaters. This fast-paced discipline is ideal for relieving stress, escaping everyday routines, pushing your limits and improving coordination.
For both these Nordic sports variants, it’s no problem if you don’t have your own equipment as there are countless equipment hire outlets from which you can hire the most recent state-of-the-art equipment.
SalzburgerLand’s cross-country skiing trails
What could be better than being surrounded by impressive mountain peaks, breathing in Alpine-fresh air and pursuing your cross-country skiing passion? On SalzburgerLand’s e” classic trails you can find all this and more on countless routes 1,000 m above sea level. The cross-country trails listed below are just a small example of the great quality and variety that can be expected in the region.
The entire range of cross country trails in SalzburgerLand can be found here.
High Alltitude cross-country ski trails
Want to be close to towering peaks, breathe in the fresh mountain air, and still enjoy your cross-country skiing? The high-altitude trails in the region offer an exceptional skiing experience at over 1,000 metres above sea level. Perfect for athletes who aim high and don’t want to compromise on snow reliability. The following high-altitude trails are just a selection of the region’s diverse offerings.
Variety and Fun: Saalfelden Leogang – a Top Cross-Country Ski Destination in Austria
The Saalfelden Leogang region ranks among the four best cross-country ski destinations in Austria. Its trail network stretches over 150 kilometres, catering to everyone from beginners to seasoned athletes, whether you prefer a sporty challenge or a relaxed glide. The trails are expertly groomed, with snow reliably guaranteed well into spring. Fresh mountain air, sparkling snow, varied routes, and excellent local cuisine make Saalfelden Leogang an unbeatable destination for cross-country skiing in Austria.
Nordic Park at Ritzensee
Filzmoos Trail
At an altitude of 1,700 meters, the Rossbrand rewards cross-country skiers with breathtaking panoramic views. The 14 km high-altitude trail on the Rossbrand is easily accessible via the Papageno cable car. The loop offers ideal conditions for both classic cross-country skiing and skating.
Lungau High Alltiude Trail
As almost all of Lungau in the south of SalzburgerLand is situated over 1,000 m above sea level, there are countless cross-country skiing trails to be found there. The Schönfeld <cross-country skiing trail and the trail at Prebersee Lake are the most beautiful. The high-altitude trails in the region offer up to 150 km of cross-country skiing experience.
The Fog-free crosscountry Skiing village in the Fuschlsee Region
Faistenau is the cross-country skiing centre of excellence in northern SalzburgerLand. Not far from Salzburg, over 60 kilometres of perfectly groomed trails are waiting to be conquered by classic cross-country skiers and skaters. A very special experience is the 5 kilometre-long night trail (skating & classic), which is illuminated daily until 9.00 pm. Plenty of parking spaces and many cosy places to stop for refreshments along the trails round off the offer and make cross-country skiers’ hearts beat faster.
Up-to-date information can be found on the homepage of the cross-country skiing village.
Illuminated cross-country trail Faistenau (c) Fuschlseeregion
Cros-country Skiing until Spring in Sportgastein
You can cross-country ski on the perfectly groomed trails in the high valley of Sportgastein well into spring. Many professional athletes use these wonderful trails at 1600 metres for their daily training. But leisurely cross-country skiers, beginners and amateur skaters will also find ideal conditions on leisurely laps.
