Cross-country skiing on the Nordwald trails Karlstift/Bad Großpertholz - Meadow trail

Cross country skiing trail from Parking at sports facility Karlstift

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Elevation profile

4,75 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Route: 4,75 km
  • Ascent: 35 egm
  • Descent: 35 egm
  • Duration: 1:02 h
  • Lowest point: 898 m
  • Highest point:928 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • With refreshment stops
  • Suitable for families and children

Details for: Cross-country skiing on the Nordwald trails Karlstift/Bad Großpertholz - Meadow trail

Brief description

Between the towns of Karlstift and Liebenau is the famous high moor "Große Heide" where cross-country skiers will find a network of varied trails. Almost everywhere there is a double track as well as a skating track.

Description

Cross-country skiing is considered a healthy exercise as it involves joint-friendly movements. Whether recreational skiers or hobby athletes, there is something suitable for everyone here. The start and finish are at the sports field, where you can also park your car. Other entry points are at Gasthaus Zeller and the Aichelberglifts, where parking is also available. For beginners, the easy meadow trail (2 km) is ideal as an entry trail - it is prepared for both classic (P) and skaters (S) with double tracks. Those with little time during the day can also use it in the evening as a floodlit trail until 10 pm. The pond trail (7 km / P+S) and the Trift trail (8 km / P) invite you to pause and enjoy nature around the Stierhübl pond. Additionally, the high plateau is accessible with connecting trails to Siebenhög (9 km) and Liebenau (12 km). Both Nordic cruisers and sporty amateurs will find suitable trails here, as these trails are connected with other trail areas of Aktivwelt Freiwald.

Starting point of the tour

Parking at sports facility Karlstift

Destination point of the tour

Parking at sports facility Karlstift

Route description Cross-country skiing on the Nordwald trails Karlstift/Bad Großpertholz - Meadow trail

Coming from Gmünd on the B41 via Weitra - Bad Großpertholz - Karlstift
Coming from Zwettl on the B38 via Groß Gerungs - Langschlag - Karlstift
Coming from Linz on the B38 via Freistadt - Sandl - Karlstift

Directions

via B38 and B41

Parking

Parking at the entry point at the sports field, at Gasthaus Zeiler, or parking at the Aichelberglifts

Bus

Safety information

1. Daily trail fee € 3,- (children up to 15 years free)!
2. Use of all sports facilities is at your own risk!
3. The trails are exclusively to be used with cross-country skis!
4. Not allowed are: sports equipment for pulling (e.g. sleds and plastic bobs) and any kind of passenger transport devices.
5. Dogs are prohibited on all trails of AktivWelt Freiwald!
6. Instructions from the trail staff must be followed!
7. Entering the trails on foot or with snowshoes is not permitted.
8. As a cross-country skier, please note the onset of darkness - especially in fog and heavy snowfall! Search operations involve costs! There is no final check in the evening.
9. Trails are not groomed in case of snowfall or strong storms.
10. Special care is required on all descents, path, and road crossings.

Map recommendations

Maps of Aktivwelt Freiwald are available at the municipal offices of the member municipalities.

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