Cross-country skiing Cross-country ski trails
You glide away from everyday life on narrow cross-country skis, always following the trail, which leads you across meadows and beneath snow-covered trees. All you hear is silence and the sound of the skis in the snow: this atmosphere combined with the athletic training makes the Nordic sport of cross-country skiing so popular across all age groups. In Zell am See-Kaprun and the entire region, a total of 107 kilometres of cross-country ski tracks offers great variety. From flat trails at the bottom of the valley, which are ideal for beginners, to challenging tracks - there are guaranteed trails to suit skaters and classic cross-country skiers alike.
Cross-country skiing in the valley and on the mountain in Zell am See-Kaprun
- 107 km of various cross-country ski trails in the region for beginners and ambitious athletes
- Groomed for skating and classic cross-country skiing
- Network of trails from Zell am See-Kaprun to Niedernsill, Piesendorf, Bruck, Fusch, Maishofen and Saalfelden
- Beginners' tracks on the southern shore of Lake Zell
- Cross-country ski courses for beginners and technique training for experienced skiers
- Equipment rental at some sports shops in the region
Skating or classic: cross-country ski trails for every style
A tip for beginners is the Schlossloipe trail in Kaprun: with only a few metres of ascent, it leads mostly flat past the medieval Kaprun Castle. The Brunnwiesloipe trail and the Golfplatzloipe trail in Zell am See score with particularly beautiful views of the Kaprun glacier ski resort and the Hohe Tauern National Park. In addition to the flat cross-country ski tracks located on the southern shore of Lake Zell and in Kaprun, experienced skaters will find other favourites in the Zell am See-Kaprun area.
Cross-country skiing in the evening: Night Trail
As with night skiing, there is also something for cross-country skiers in the evening: several tracks in the region are always illuminated in the evening, and invite you to enjoy a sporty end to the day.
Cross-country ski schools: cross-country ski courses
The region’s cross-country ski schools teach you the right technique for making fast progress on cross-country skis. Here, qualified instructors teach you classic cross-country skiing or skating. The courses can be booked as private lessons or group courses. In addition, there are also biathlon courses: a good opportunity to try out this challenging sport for yourself!
Rental of cross-country ski equipment
You can rent the equipment for your laps on the cross-country ski trails from various sports shops in the region. In some cases, the cross-country ski schools themselves also offer rental of cross-country skis, cross-country ski boots and poles for both skating and classic skiing.
