Cross-country skiing in Galtür, Tyrol

Cross-country ski-tracks in Galtür

Cross-country skiing is a dynamic challenge for endurance and wellness sporting enthusiasts.

But this Nordic sport is also ideal for beginners who aren’t out for cross-country endurance, but just want to “glide rather than zoom”.
Galtür is right on target with its cross-country trails. The course in Galtür covers a total of 16 kilometres of prepared and signposted trails. The Western Trail is particularly recommended – it is a circuit 6.6 km in length – running from Galtür to the end of the valley beyond Wirl and back. The stunning mountain views are included.

Cross-country skiing along the Trisanna River:

EASTERN TRAIL

Total length: 8.7 km
Altitude difference: 120 m
Average gradient: 1.5 %
Maximum gradient: 9 %

Start: From sports centre (indoor pool) in Galtür, joins the Trisanna Trail.

TRISANNA TRAIL

Total length: 5.2 km
Altitude difference: 110 m
Average gradient: 2.11 %
Maximum gradient: 6.0 %

The trail follows the River Trisanna to Ischgl, ending at the large car-park at the Silvretta lift.

WESTERN TRAIL

Total length: 6.6 km
Altitude difference: 104 m
Average gradient: 4.25 %
Maximum gradient: 10 %

The Western Trail starts at the ice-skating rink in Galtür at an altitude of 1580 m, and finishes at the same point after completing a circuit.

High-altitude trails:

BIELERHÖHE

Total length: 5.0 km
Altitude difference: 366 m
Average gradient: 4.3 %
Maximum gradient: 9 %

The Bielerhöhe ski trail starts at the tollgate at an altitude of 1670 m and finishes at the Silvretta reservoir at 2036 m. It links to the lake trail: approx. 4.5 km, as well as the practice trail: 3.5 km.

ZEINIS

Total length: 4.5 km
Altitude difference: 219 m
Average gradient: 4.9 %
Maximum gradient: 14 %

The Zeinis trail starts in the Wirl district and finishes at the Kops reservoir at an altitude of 1830 m.

JAMTAL

Total length: 5.0 km
Altitude difference: 213 m
Average gradient: 4.3 %
Maximum gradient: 9 %

The ski trail leading down to the Jamtal valley starts in Galtür at the church and finishes at 1845 m, passing the Schnapfenalm and Scheibenalm pastures.

Diagonal stride, skating, double poling... – cross-country skiing techniques have to be learnt as well. The Galtür Skiing School also offers cross-country courses and tours with state-examined cross-country instructors – so that you can make sure your technique’s right to conquer the Silvretta trails on the narrow boards.

Please note that you use the cross-country trails at your own risk, and that use of the trails is forbidden under all circumstances in the event of avalanche hazard, as indicated by signs.

Cross-country trail plans are available from the tourist office.