The circular trail in the Nesselwängler Felder is the most snow-sure trail in the valley due to its altitude. Here, cross-country skiing is usually possible until spring
Open
Skating, Classic
easy
Distance 4 km
Duration0:50 h
Ascent6 m
Descent6 m
Highest point1,136 m
Lowest point1,120 m
Tyrolean cross-country ski trail seal of approval
For two decades now, the Tyrolean provincial government has been awarding the Tyrolean cross-country ski trail seal of approval under certain conditions to those who apply for it.
The Tannheimer Tal is a "cross-country skiing paradise". Not only the ADAC Ski Guide 2008 finds this and nominated the region as one of the top 10 skiing areas in the category Nordic/Cross-country skiing. There was also a special award from the Federal State of Tyrol: the "Cross-country Seal of Quality of the Federal State of Tyrol". This is valid for three years and criteria such as number of tracks, preparation, orientation or marking are regularly checked.
The Tannheimer Tal has optimal cross-country skiing conditions with a 140-kilometre-long cross-country trail network and a maximum difference in altitude of 50 metres. The trails are suitable for classic style as well as for skating and offer cross-country skiers of all skill levels the appropriate challenges.
Author’s recommendation
Refreshments are available directly at the lift car park in Rudolf's Aprés Ski Club or in the Landgasthof Schuster.
Author
Anita Bernhard
Update: January 22, 2023
Difficulty
easy
Stamina
Experience
Landscape
Highest point
1,136 m
Lowest point
1,120 m
Best time of year
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Track types
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Safety information
Observe the FIS rules of conduct for cross-country skiers!
A secure control of the sports equipment even in bad snow conditions and good physical condition are basic requirements for cross-country skiing. Choosing the right speed - adapted to the skier's ability and degree of fatigue - greatly reduces the risk of accidents and injuries.
Stay on the route: All the tours described here are on groomed trails. So do not deviate from the route.
The cross-country skiing trail map of the Tannheimer Tal makes it easier for you to plan your tours, shows the distances and makes it easier to estimate the running time.
Tips and hints
Tourimsusverband Tannheimer Tal
Landgasthof Schuster
Start
Sport Rief, lift parking Nesselwängle (1,130 m)
Coordinates:
DD
47.486041, 10.601002
DMS
47°29'09.7"N 10°36'03.6"E
UTM
32T 620607 5260420
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Destination
Sport Rief, lift parking Nesselwängle
Turn-by-turn directions
We start the circuit at the Rief sports shop and follow the eastern trail over the slightly ascending Nesselwängler Felder. Below the Tannheimer Gruppe and the Krinnenspitze we run a wide loop over the outermost meadows of the valley until we finally reach the starting point again.
Note
all notes on protected areas
Public transport
By train to Sonthofen, Pfronten/Ried or Reutte, then by bus to Nesselwängle
Getting there
On the motorway A7 at the exit "Oy-Mittelberg" on the B310 towards Wertach and to Oberjoch. There follow the signposting "Tannheimer Tal" B199, exit lifts in Nesselwängle.From the Tyrolean side via Reutte on the B198 towards Lechtal to Weißenbach, over the Gaichtpass along the B199 to the exit Lifts Nesselwängle.
Parking
Parking at the Nesselwängle ski lifts (subject to charge)
Coordinates
DD
47.486041, 10.601002
DMS
47°29'09.7"N 10°36'03.6"E
UTM
32T 620607 5260420
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Arrival by train, car, foot or bike
Author’s map recommendations
Cross-country ski run and winter hiking map Tannheimer Tal . Available in all tourist offices of the Tannheimer Tal and Jungholz.
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Equipment
An up-to-date and well-kept/maintained equipment (skis, bindings, boots, poles and clothing) not only provides a considerable degree of safety but also makes cross-country skiing much easier. Sun protection (high protection factor and possibly sunglasses) as well as sufficient liquid should not be forgotten.
recommended route
Photo: Markus Wagner, Tannheimer Tal
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