Cross-country skiing
Cross-country Skiing in Galtür
Experience the gentle winter sport of cross-country skiing on a winter holiday in Tyrol. Countless Trails lead you into the wonderful snowy landscape of the Paznaun Valley.
Even the location of Galtür promises pure winter pleasure. Your holiday destination in Austria is situated 1,584 metres above sea level, which makes Galtür the highest resort in the Paznaun Valley; therefore, it follows that this is the ideal place to spend a winter holiday. Not only the ski pistes, but also the cross-country trails guarantee snow from the beginning of December until way into the spring time.
Galtür is a dream for cross-country enthusiasts: 74 kilometres of cross-country trails for beginners and advanced skiers cut across the fantastic mountain landscape in and around Galtür. While you a whizzing down the slopes, cast a glance at the impressive mountains of the Silvretta range, many of which are more than 3000 metres high. The following trails await you and your Nordic adventures:
cross country skiing report
- Bielerhöhe ski trail
The course of this high altitude trail is demanding, but the fantastic mountain panoramas and snow-covered mountain setting will almost make you forget about all of your hard work. Along the eight kilometre long route you will negotiate an altitude of 366 metres and ski through the Vermunt Valley, on a steady upwards route. The trail begins at the head of the Paznaun Valley in Galtür and ends at the Piz Buin mountain inn on the sun spoilt Bielerhöhe at 2,040 metres. A 4.5 kilometre long connecting trail which leads around the frozen Silvretta reservoir and takes you even closer to the mountains awaits keen cross-country skiers. If you wish to enjoy the alpine sun on the pass you can take your time to marvel at highest peaks of the Silvretta region. A speedy descent awaits you on the return back to Galtür.
Length: 17 km
Level of difficulty: moderately difficult to difficult - Jamtal ski trail
From Galtür you will head up to Scheibenalm at 1,845 metres and ascend at an altitude of 213 metres. Along this 6 kilometre long ski hiking trail unfolds a romantic winter landscape, offering a wealth of impressive winter experiences away from noise and traffic. You’ll return back to the valley following the same route.
Length: 6 km
Level of difficulty: moderately difficult - Ski trail from Wirl via Galtür to Ischgl
The starting place for this valley trail, which is known as the East trail, is in Ischgl on the western edge of the village near the village car park. The trail initially follows quite flat ground along the Trisanna River down to the hamlet of Paznaun. The track then rises slightly before crossing the road after a gravel plant. A narrow ski trail runs right next to the brook below the Näderwald into the valley and the hamlet of Nederle signals the entrance to the community of Mathon. After crossing the Bergler brook you will see the hamlet of Valzur high above the track on the right hand side. Now the trail enters its most attractive stretch. Crossing through a sub-alpine high forest you will come to the narrow Tschafein gorge, which was carved out of the rock by the Trisanna. The trail follows a forest path for about 3 kilometres, which leads directly through the gorge. Before reaching the hamlet of Tschafein you will leave the narrow gorge and arrive at the broad stepped valley around Galtür, which is surrounded by the towering mountains of the Silvretta range. After Tschafein the route changes to the left side of the valley and leads towards Galtür with a constant view of the mountain village on the way. The central cross-country skiing area of Galtür can be found north of the village near to the tennis centre. Here the valley trail continues as the western trail, which after around 5 kilometres through treeless alpine terrain, reaches the head of the valley at Wirl.
Length: 16 km
Level of difficulty: easy to moderately difficult - Eastern ski trail
After approx. 4.5 kilometres from the centre of Galtür you will reach Mathon with the connecting trail to Ischgl. On this section of the route you will pass a gorge, which was carved out of the rock by the Trisanna. Heading back, far away from the noise and traffic, you will go through the forest and past the forest chapel to the Sports and Cultural Centre.
Length: 8.7 km
Level of difficulty: easy - Zeinis ski trail
The third high altitude cross-country trail of the Galtür area begins at the Ski School assembly point in the hamlet of Wirl at the head of the valley and leads up to the high altitude Kops reservoir on Zeinisjoch at 1,820 m. Along the 4.5 kilometre long route an altitude of 219 metres must be negotiated. You can take some time out for quiet contemplation in the Zeinisjoch alpine inn.
Length: approx. 9 km
Level of difficulty: moderately difficult to difficult - Western trail
Starting at the village square you will head along the foot of the Gorfenspitze in the direction of Wirl. After ascending 104 metres and travelling 2.5 kilometres you will reach the highest point of this cross-country skiing route. After stopping off for a break in the hamlet of Wirl you will return back to Galtür on the other side of the Trisanna.
Length: 6.6 km
Level of difficulty: easy to medium
You can obtain information about the latest cross-country trails from the Tourism Association. Discover the most beautiful cross-country trails on an activity holiday in Tyrol. Here you can request an offer for hotel rooms or apartments in Galtür with no obligation.
