Get ready for the Nordic ski trails!

Plan your cross-country skiing holidays

In this article, we share information on accommodations, rental options, ski schools, and amenities and services for Nordic skiers in the Achensee region. We also encourage you to familiarize yourself with the FIS Rules of Conduct for Cross-Country Skiers.

Safety tips & etiquette

Looking forward to hitting the trails? With a little consideration and respect, all skiers can have a fun and safe experience while exploring the trails. Know the FIS rules, trail ratings & emergency numbers.

A couple enjoys cross-country skiing in Steinberg am Rofan surrounded by snowy landscapes.

Rental options

The region’s sport shops offer high-quality winter sports equipment to rent or buy, including cross-country skis, poles, boots, and clothing. The knowledgeable staff provide expert advice and help you find the suitable equipment.

The Achensee region is one of the most popular cross-country skiing destinations in Tirol.

Cross-country ski schools

The cross-country ski schools in the Achensee region offer professional courses and private lessons for all ability levels.

Cross-country ski over 228 kilometres of expertly groomed trails at Lake Achensee, Tirol's largest lake.

Accommodations

The Achensee holiday region offers accommodations to suit everyone: inns, pensions, holiday apartments, farm-stay holidays, and hotels from budget to 5-star. There are also five campsites for those who want to enjoy the benefits of staying outdoors in the beautiful nature surrounding Tirol’s largest lake.

Service bell at hotel reception check-in

Snow report ❄

Check out our latest snow report and get daily updates on open slopes, cross-country ski trails, toboggan runs and ice rinks. Find out about difficulty levels, which places are floodlit and where to find all your favourite winter activities.

Trail fees in Pertisau 2025/2026

The cross-country ski trails in Achenkirch, Maurach, Steinberg and Wiesing are free for use, no AchenseeCard is required. The use of the cross-country skiing trails in Pertisau is generally subject to a charge. The AchenseeCard (visitor card which you receive from your accommodation provider) allows free use of all cross-country ski tracks in Pertisau.

  • Trail fees with the AchenseeCard: no fees apply. Parking is not included.
  • Trail fees without AchenseeCard per day: EUR 12 including parking fees. Available from the car park ticket machine at the car parks Karwendeltäler and Seepromenade (from the start of the season).
  • Parking only: The parking fee is EUR 1,- per half hour or part thereof, up to a maximum daily charge of EUR 10,-.
  • Season tickets for cross-country skiing only: EUR 100 (passport photo & ID required). Available from the municipality office Eben in Maurach (post office) and from the attendant on site (from the end of December).
  • Season ticket parking (only available in combination with the purchase of a cross-country season ticket): EUR 50. Available from the municipality office Eben in Maurach (post office) and from the attendant on site (from the end of December). Vehicle owner and season ticket holder must be the same person. Please bring a passport photo, your identiy card, and your vehicle registration.
  • Children and teenagers up to the age of 15 are free of charge.

Interactive tour planner

Plan your individual Nordic skiing experiences with our interactive tour planner. Filter by difficulty, activity and length to find cross-country tracks to suit all abilities. Notice: The cross-country ski tracks in Maurach, Eben am Achensee, and Pertisau are closed from 17:00 to 08:00.

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A3 - Village trail Achenkirch

The easy tour leads along the meadows and residential areas of Achenkirch in a northerly direction…

Starting Point: Achenkirch, supermarket Eder
Easy
10 km
02:00 h
99 hm
closed

M1 - Buchau trail

The trail leads alongside the lake in a northerly direction past the sports field and back to the…

Starting Point: Maurach, car park Atoll Achensee
Easy
2 km
00:30 h
14 hm
closed

M2 - Eben trail

The loop trail leads over the sweeping fields of the district Eben. The easy trail runs from the…

Starting Point: Maurach, Hotel Huber Hochland
Easy
4.5 km
01:00 h
94 hm
closed

A4 - Oberautal lake trail

The Oberautal lake trail is a cross-country skiing trail that sees hardly any elevation change. The…

Starting Point: Achenkirch, supermarket Eder
Easy
7 km
01:30 h
138 hm
closed

S1 - Village trail Steinberg

The "Village Trail Steinberg" climbs gently towards the Rofanlifte II and winds its way past the…

Starting Point: Steinberg, cross-country skiing centre
Medium
6.5 km
01:00 h
140 hm
closed

A1 - Fuchs Brand trail

This challenging cross-country trail starts with a steep ascent to the plateau of the golf course…

Starting Point: Fuchs Brand, behind the chapel Annakircherl
Hard
6 km
01:00 h
164 hm
closed

M3 - Lärchenwiese trail

This trail leads towards Lake Achensee, starting over flat terrain, followed by a short descent. The…

Starting Point: Maurach, village centre - below the roundabout
Easy
3 km
01:00 h
44 hm
closed

A2 - Unterautal trail

The snow-sure, rather shady trail climbs gently through forest area. Easy trail, suitable for…

Starting Point: Unterautal, car park behind the restaurant Seealm
Easy
2 km
01:00 h
46 hm
closed

M4 - Maurach trail

The Maurach XC Trail (M4) starts at the Atoll Achensee, follows the lakeshore for a short distance,…

Starting Point: Maurach, car park Atoll Achensee
Easy
4 km
01:00 h
21 hm
closed

P6 - Beginner trail Pertisau

Ideal trail for beginners in flat terrain. The trail descends towards the valley on the right-hand…

Starting Point: Pertisau, cross-country skiing centre
Easy
1.5 km
00:15 h
18 hm
opened

P3 - Falzthurn-Gramai trail

The trail leads into the valley on the left-hand side, climbing steadily through the forest at the…

Starting Point: Pertisau, cross-country skiing centre
Medium
14 km
02:30 h
285 hm
closed

M6 - Beginner trail Maurach

Ideal practice trail for beginners in flat terrain below the village centre of Maurach.

Starting Point: Maurach, village centre - below the roundabout
Easy
0.5 km
00:10 h
4 hm
closed

M5 - Panorama trail

Situated above the federal road to Pertisau, the panoramic trail connects the trail network of…

Starting Point: Maurach, recycling centre of the community Eben
Medium
3.5 km
01:00 h
85 hm
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P1 - Village trail Pertisau

The easy circular trail descends gently to the Fischergut, then leads over the meadows in the centre…

Starting Point: Pertisau, cross-country skiing centre Pertisau
Easy
3.5 km
01:00 h
68 hm
closed

P2 - Pertisau dog-friendly trail

The dog-friendly cross-country ski trail in Pertisau is 2 km long and prepared for both classic and…

Starting Point: Pertisau, cross-country skiing centre Pertisau
Easy
2 km
00:30 h
15 hm
closed

S2 - Guffert trail

The Guffert XC trail in Steinberg starts at the cross-country skiing centre, located at approx.…

Starting Point: Steinberg, cross-country skiing centre
Medium
7 km
01:00 h
150 hm
closed

S4 - Panorama trail

The easy trail leads past the festival hall Steinberg, over a forest path to the entrance of the…

Starting Point: Steinberg, cross-country skiing centre
Easy
4.5 km
01:00 h
132 hm
closed

P5 - Tristenau trail

At the beginning, the difficult trail leads over the terrain of the golf club Achensee, then climbs…

Starting Point: Langlaufzentrum Pertisau
Hard
7 km
01:00 h
180 hm
opened

P4 - Pletzach-Gern trail

The tour into the Gern­tal val­ley is cha­rac­te­ri­sed by the va­ried ter­rain of flat stret­ches…

Starting Point: Pertisau, cross-country skiing centre
Medium
10 km
02:00 h
228 hm
closed

S3 - Pulverer Mahd trail

This difficult cross-country ski trail is combined with the Guffert trail and part of the Pulverer…

Starting Point: Steinberg, car park Waldfrieden
Hard
3 km
00:30 h
92 hm
closed

S5 - Pulverer Mahd loop

The demanding circular trails leads through the forest. After a third of the route, the trail…

Starting Point: Steinberg, car park Waldfrieden
Hard
6.5 km
01:30 h
167 hm
closed

W1 - Buchbergl trail

The easy tour leads in the direction of Jenbach alongside sweeping meadows up to the HTL school in…

Starting Point: Thiergarten
Easy
3 km
00:30 h
36 hm
closed

S6 - Saugraben loop

The cross-country ski trail leads past the Steinberg festival hall, then after ca. 1.2 kilometres…

Starting Point: Steinberg, cross-country skiing centre
Hard
3.5 km
00:45 h
100 hm
closed

S7 - Beginner trail Steinberg

Follow the cross-country ski trail out of the valley for ca. 1km until you reach the Neuhausmoos,…

Starting Point: Steinberg, cross-country skiing centre Steinberg
Easy
2 km
00:20 h
12 hm
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A bus stop in Steinberg am Rofan in winter.

Free regional buses

Public transport is a fast, easy and eco-friendly way to get around in the Achensee region. The AchenseeCard is your free bus ticket for the regional buses. Simply show it to the driver when you get on the bus and you can start exploring the region.

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