Cross-country skiing at Lake Achensee
Lake Achensee is one of Tirol’s most renowned Nordic skiing centres. With over 228 kilometres of groomed trails, the region around Tirol’s largest lake offers endless possibilities. Whether you’re gliding along gently rolling tracks by the lakeshore or challenging your endurance on routes deep in the Karwendel valleys, Tirol’s Sports & Vitality Park promises a famously diverse skiing adventure. Recognized as one of Tirol’s cross-country skiing specialists, the region guarantees exceptional quality, proudly carrying the “Tirol Cross-Country Skiing Seal of Quality”.
At Lake Achensee, classic and skate-skiing enthusiasts each have dedicated tracks for an ideal experience. A modern signage system, handy trail maps, an interactive tour planner with detailed route descriptions, and daily snow reports all help you make the most of your day on the trails. Lake Achensee is, in fact, the cradle of professional cross-country skiing instruction. Gustav Leithner, founder of the Pertisau Ski School, wrote the first official curriculum for professional cross-country skiing instruction in the late 1970s, which still serves as the basis for instructor training today.
Diverse trail network
Is it your first time on skinny skis? Pertisau, Maurach and Steinberg am Rofan have designated beginner trails where you can practice your striding technique. To enhance your experience, let the professional instructors of the region’s cross-country ski schools introduce you to the sport. Several trails in Pertisau, Maurach and Achenkirch are suitable for adaptive skiing. The region also has a dog-friendly trail where you can enjoy a happy romp in the snow with your four-legged friend.
- 228.5 kilometres of trails: classic and skating
- 116.5km of classic trails: 26km black | 41km red | 49.5km blue
- 112km of skating trails: 26km black | 41km red | 45km blue
- 40km of trails with snow-making capability in Achenkirch, Maurach and Pertisau
- 45km of adaptive cross-country skiing trails
- 2km of dog-friendly trails in Pertisau
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.
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.
Cross-Country Skiing Opening
The Cross-Country Skiing Opening in December is the perfect way to kick off your winter sports season. You'll have the chance to try taster sessions for beginners and advanced skiers in both skating and classical techniques, as well as equipment tests and much more.
Achensee cross-country skiing camps
The camps provide the perfect opportunity for both beginners and returners to learn or improve their skills, get tips on technique, and try out equipment. The experience is further enhanced by social activities. New this season is an advanced skating technique session led by a certified cross-country ski instructor.
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