Cross-country ski trail in Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt
Cross-country skiing fun for young and old
In the winter months, the Koppenwinkl nature reserve in Obertraun is transformed into a fairytale landscape. Ideal for all friends of Nordic skiing. The cross-country ski trail is laid out in a large loop in the entire Obertraun Valley. The 14-kilometre family-friendly Liope leads across meadows and fields through the wonderful Koppenwinkl nature reserve. The romantic Koppenwinkelsee is also crossed. A fantastic experience! Ideal for beginners and advanced skiers.
The trail runs through this special area with unspoilt forests and the rock faces of the Dachstein south faces, which creates a unique atmosphere. The trail runs through this special area with unspoilt forests and the rock faces of the Dachstein south faces, which creates a unique atmosphere. There are both classic tracks and a skating track, which can also be groomed wider thanks to newer technology. Suitable for beginners to advanced, with entry points in the village.
Because hardly any other sport is better suited for comprehensive endurance training: The cardiovascular system is stressed, which lowers blood pressure and cholesterol levels. In addition, cross-country skiing stimulates the immune system, increases lung volume and thus improves the oxygen supply to the blood. In addition, you burn calories, coordination and a sense of balance are promoted and stress is reduced.
Tips from the editors
As an entry point to this circular cross-country ski trail, we recommend the paid parking lot at the "Dachstein Krippenstein cable car" in Obertraun. The trail starts just a few meters from the car park. For all those who do not want to ride the entire circuit, there is the possibility to return to the starting point of the tour from the "Traunbrücke bus stop" in Obertraun with the scheduled or ski bus. In advance of your tour, please inform yourself about the current cross-country ski trail situation and snow conditions at the local tourist office and about possible departure times of the ski bus. So there is no stress and you can enjoy the cross-country skiing tour in Obertraun on Lake Hallstatt to the fullest.
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