Cross-country skiing trail R1b is the second section of the long-distance cross-country skiing trail in the Silvretta Mountains and connects to the first section, R1a. It begins at the artificial lake in the Kleinvermunt valley and takes skiers all the way up to Bielerhöhe (2,043 metres) and the Silvretta reservoir. This second section is more challenging than the first. Skiers who want to take on both R1a and R1b in one go need good fitness to complete the almost 19-kilometre trail from the small village of Wirl near Galtür all the way to Bielerhöhe. The Silvretta High Alpine Road, which runs through the same valley, is closed to the public in winter, so cross-country skiers can enjoy total peace and quiet.
Starting point
Artificial lake in Kleinvermunt valley
Finishing point
Artificial lake in Kleinvermunt valley
Length
9.2 km
Vertical ascent
280m
Status
Difficulty rating
difficult
Altitude
2,043m1,761m
Trail description
This trail connects to trail R1a and begins in the middle of the Kleinvermunt valley. It takes skiers up to Bielerhöhe. The trail back follows more or less the same route as the trail on the way there.
