Cross-country skiing trail · Cross-country skiing on the sunny plateau in Niederthai

Umhausen
Difficulty ratings: easy
Route length: 3.0 km
Duration: 0:40 h

Shhh! Shhh! Glide up and down the Niederthai plateau with such regularity. All you need is cross-country skiing equipment and sun protection.

We recommend because

  • Beautiful, easy cross-country ski tour on a sunny plateau
  • gentle inclines and moderately difficult alternatives along the trail
  • parking lot right at the start

Tour information

  • Requirement: easy
  • Length: 3.0 km
  • Duration: 0:40 h
  • Elevation uphill:15 hm
Highest point 1,568 m

Starting point

Nordic Sports Arena Niederthai

Finishing point

Nordic Sports Arena Niederthai

Styles

Skating / Classic
  • Fitness level 2 / 6
  • Technique 2 / 6

Best time of year

  • January
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Description

The 3 kilometer long cross-country skiing track leads, slightly ascending and descending, right to the heart of Niederthai‘s sunny plateau and across endless fields. Past the scenic houses of Niederthai or along the forest edge you can enjoy uninterrupted panoramic views. The Nordic track offers three alternatives of intermediate difficulty for sporty Nordic skiers.

Getting here

  • Arrival by public transport

    Travel safe and comfortable with the train to the Ötztal Bahnhof train station. Last stop and exit point is the train station Ötztal Bahnhof. Afterwards you can travel smoothly and quick with the public transport or out local taxi companies through the valley to your desired destination. Please find the current bus timetable here: http://fahrplan.vvt.at  

  • Parking

    The following parking facilities are available in Niederthai:

    • Car park Nordic Sports Arena | chargeable € 5,00 per day | The car park for people with handicap is free. Please deposit your handicap ID apparent in your car! 

  • Contact

    Sonnenplateauloipe - Umhausen-Niederthai

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