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High altitude trail Gries (skating) - Längenfeld
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Circular course of about 5.0 km in length which is challenging due to the hilly terrain.
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Skating
moderate
Distance 4.8 km
Duration1:05 h
Ascent103 m
Descent103 m
Highest point1,654 m
Lowest point1,551 m
With its alpine atmosphere and elevation at 1,600 meters, the Gries high-altitude cross-country skiing trail is a real attraction, especially for advanced skiers. The trail leads from the parking lot at the end of the village of Gries further into the valley to the Vögelas Bridge and back to the beginning of Gries
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: September 05, 2024
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,654 m
Lowest point
1,551 m
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More details about cross country skiing in Ötztal: https://www.laengenfeld.com/nordic-skiing-tracks
Start
Gries
Coordinates:
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47.069537, 11.026534
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47°04'10.3"N 11°01'35.5"E
UTM
32T 653866 5214884
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Destination
Gries
Turn-by-turn directions
The trail mostly runs along the Fischbach at the beginning and continues further into the Sulztal. After the turn at the Vögelas Bridge, the trail leads slightly downhill to the beginning of Gries and then uphill back to the starting point at 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 thelocal taxi company through the entire valley to your desired destination. The current bus timetable can be found at: http://fahrplan.vvt.a
Directions
The drive to the ÖTZTALArriving 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
DD
47.069537, 11.026534
DMS
47°04'10.3"N 11°01'35.5"E
UTM
32T 653866 5214884
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Get there by train, car, bike, or on foot!
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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
Status
closed
Cross-country skiing technique
Skating
Difficulty
moderate
Overall difficulty
moderate
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Distance
4.8 km
Duration
1:05 h
Ascent
103 m
Descent
103 m
Highest point
1,654 m
Lowest point
1,551 m
Skating
Round trip
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