Cross-country skiing trail Rifflsee cross-country skiing trail

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Difficulty ratings: medium
Route length: 5.0 km

At over 2,200 meters, we’re really at a high altitude when it comes to cross-country skiing. But the effort is rewarded with a magnificent panoramic view of Lake Rifflsee and the mountains of the Kaunergrat. And, of course, with a stop at the Sunna Alm.

We recommend because:

  • High altitude: Cross-country skiing is possible from mid-September through mid-May
  • Moderately difficult loop trail with a challenging climb at the end
  • Ascent via the Rifflseebahn and a stop at the Sunna Alm

Tour information

  • Requirement: medium
  • Length: 5.0 km
  • Elevation uphill:83 hm
Highest point2,269 m

Starting point

Rifflsee railway top station

Finishing point

Rifflsee railway top station

Styles

Skating / Classic

Status

Skating: 5 from 5 km open
  • Fitness level 3 / 6
  • Technique 3 / 6

Best time of year

  • January
  • February
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
Source: TVB Pitztal

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Description

Access this trail via Rifflsee mountain railway (please note that special tickets for cross-country skiers can be purchased) up to the top station. After accessing the cross-country skiing trail opposite the top station of the “Hirschtal drag lift” a slightly steeper stage of the trail runs downhill for approximately 300 m before you reach the actual cross-country ski trail. Once there, you can enjoy the magnificent panoramic views of Rifflsee on a classic or skate skiing track. Please don’t forget that you are skiing on a trail at an average of 2,250 m and will therefore tire more quickly than usual. For refreshments you can stop at the “Sunna Alm” or “Riffelseehütte“ mountain huts.
 

Nearby huts and mountain restaurants

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