Langlauf im Bregenzerwald (c) Peter Mathis/Bregenzerwald Tourismus (c) Peter Mathis / Bregenzerwald Tourismus

C Cross-country skiing in Bregenzerwald (c) Peter Mathis / Bregenzerwald Tourismus

Glide along cross-country ski trails

Enjoy the silence

Through the silence and peace of a glittering white world

Cross-country skiing in Vorarlberg

Internalise the power and majesty of nature and set these strengths into motion as you glide silently through a peaceful world...

… finding your own rhythm as you advance forward.

Energy and vitality is renewable!
Internalise the power and majesty of nature and set these strengths into motion. On the slopes, in the forest and in the villages, let the enchanting landscape work its magic. Treat your soul to stillness and peace. Transform your holiday into a lasting experience.

A diverse network of trails and routes for classic cross-country skiing and skating is available in all regions of Vorarlberg. Cross-country ski trails are present in numerous places. Many of these are even floodlit and open in the evening. High-elevation cross-country ski trails above 1,000 metres elevation are a special experience. Vorarlberg’s highest cross-country ski trail, across the frozen Silvretta lake to the Silvretta-Bielerhöhe at 2,000 m in Montafon, is an extra special experience. The Nordic Sports Park in Sulzberg is a compact option for winter holidaymakers far from the downhill ski slopes. There is even a 4-km floodlit stretch, which is open from Monday to Friday.

Give biathlon a try
Those interested can try out biathlon, a combination of cross-country skiing and sport shooting, in Kleinwalsertal. Experts will demonstrate the right moves on the slope and at the shooting range every Monday. Similar opportunities exist at the Nordic Sports Park Sulzberg in Bregenzerwald.

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- Zürs – the mountain pass Flexenpass – Zürs
  The cross-country skiing route is suitable for moderately advanced cross-country skiers and winter hikers.…
  - 2,2 km
  - 00:40 h
  - mittel
  Difficulty: mittel
  Distance: 2,2 km
  Ascent: 55 m
  Descent: 55 m
  Duration: 00:40 h
  Deepest point: 1715 m
  Highest point: 1773 m
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  Zürs – the mountain pass Flexenpass – Zürs
  The cross-country skiing route is suitable for moderately advanced cross-country skiers and winter hikers. The…
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  Zürs am Arlberg
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  Zürs am Arlberg
  Description
  The somewhat challenging route Zürs – Flexenpass – Zürs is ideal for advanced cross-country skiers and winter hikers. Starting from Trittkopfbahn 1, follow the well-prepared cross-country trail and winter hiking trail south towards Flexenpass. Here you can either take a break in the rustic Flexenhäusl or follow the route further south. After the path makes a generous loop, the hilly route leads back to Zürs.
  
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- Schwende Crosscountry Trail
  Medium-difficulty trail - classic style, one difficult descent, skating section (3 km), practice tracks…
  - 12,1 km
  - 02:54 h
  - mittel
  Difficulty: mittel
  Distance: 12,1 km
  Ascent: 215 m
  Descent: 215 m
  Duration: 02:54 h
  Deepest point: 1044 m
  Highest point: 1186 m
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  Schwende Crosscountry Trail
  Medium-difficulty trail - classic style, one difficult descent, skating section (3 km), practice tracks around…
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  Riezlern
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  Riezlern
  Description
  Starting in the district Ausserschwende in Riezlern the Schwendeloipe pulls over the Straussberg up to the Gasthof Hörnlepaß and back on Außerwald. At Gasthof Bergblick there are generous exercise loops for classic and free running technique.
  Easy to moderately difficult trail – a difficult descent (difference in altitude 150 m)
  You have the following entrances: Riezlern – Ausserschwende (Sonnenburg, mountain view), Außerwald (Hörnlepass).
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- Lech – Zug
  The beautiful cross-country ski run starts in Lech and leads along the banks of…
  - 2,8 km
  - 00:40 h
  - leicht
  Difficulty: leicht
  Distance: 2,8 km
  Ascent: 49 m
  Duration: 00:40 h
  Deepest point: 1440 m
  Highest point: 1490 m
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  Lech – Zug
  The beautiful cross-country ski run starts in Lech and leads along the banks of the…
  Start of tour
  Rüfiplatz
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  Zug
  Description
  This fantastic cross-country trail, which starts directly in the centre of Lech at the covered wooden bridge, leads along the Lech directly to Zug. Even beginners will feel at home on this perfectly prepared route. The cross-country ski run has a few gradients and leads directly to Zug, past the fishpond. Experienced and ambitious skiers can continue the route to the Älpele Inn and enjoy a well-earned break with culinary…
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- Zug – Älpele – Spullerwald – Zug
  The cross-country skiing trail leads from Zug through the beautiful natural jewel of the…
  - 6,6 km
  - 01:15 h
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  Distance: 6,6 km
  Ascent: 163 m
  Descent: 127 m
  Duration: 01:15 h
  Deepest point: 1488 m
  Highest point: 1608 m
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  Zug – Älpele – Spullerwald – Zug
  The cross-country skiing trail leads from Zug through the beautiful natural jewel of the Zug…
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  Zug
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  Zug
  Description
  You can start your cross-country tour directly in Lech at the bridge at the cross-country starting point and walk along the Lech River to Zug. Alternatively, you can take the blue local bus to Zug and get on the cross-country trail from the terminus. Up to the Älpele Inn it goes evenly up to slightly uphill. At Älpele Inn you can take a break and get some refreshments. Then take…
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- Cross country skiing through the Zuger Valley
  The cross-country skiing tour leads through the idyllic Tannlägeralpe and is popular with those…
  - 10,4 km
  - 02:46 h
  - mittel
  Difficulty: mittel
  Distance: 10,4 km
  Ascent: 244 m
  Descent: 119 m
  Duration: 02:46 h
  Deepest point: 1486 m
  Highest point: 1666 m
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  Cross country skiing through the Zuger Valley
  The cross-country skiing tour leads through the idyllic Tannlägeralpe and is popular with those seeking…
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  District Zug
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  District Zug
  Description
  The cross-country skiing tour starts below the Zug church, directly on the Lech at the Zug mountain railway station. On the banks of the Lech, the route leads to Älpele inn. Here, one can decide whether one takes a short break or continues following the cross-country trail to the Tannlägeralpe. Partly, the track is hilly but to a large extent a dream come true for every cross-country skier. The trail…
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Difficulty:	mittel
Distance:	2,2 km
Ascent:	55 m
Descent:	55 m
Duration:	00:40 h
Deepest point:	1715 m
Highest point:	1773 m
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Difficulty:	leicht
Distance:	2,8 km
Ascent:	49 m
Duration:	00:40 h
Deepest point:	1440 m
Highest point:	1490 m
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Distance:	6,6 km
Ascent:	163 m
Descent:	127 m
Duration:	01:15 h
Deepest point:	1488 m
Highest point:	1608 m
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Zürs – the mountain pass Flexenpass – Zürs

Zürs – the mountain pass Flexenpass – Zürs

Schwende Crosscountry Trail

Schwende Crosscountry Trail

Lech – Zug

Lech – Zug

Zug – Älpele – Spullerwald – Zug

Zug – Älpele – Spullerwald – Zug

Cross country skiing through the Zuger Valley

Cross country skiing through the Zuger Valley