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

Cross country skiing trail from Parking lot at sports facility Karlstift

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Elevation profile

8,24 km length

Tour dates
  • Difficulty: Medium
  • Route: 8,24 km
  • Ascent: 53 egm
  • Descent: 52 egm
  • Duration: 2:10 h
  • Lowest point: 887 m
  • Highest point:929 m
Features
  • Round tour
  • With refreshment stops
  • Suitable for families and children

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

Brief description

Between the villages of Karlstift and Liebenau is the famous raised bog "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 because it involves joint-friendly movements. Whether recreational cross-country skier or hobby athlete, there is something suitable for everyone here. The start and finish are at the sports field, where you can also park your car. Additional 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 skating (S). Those who have little time during the day can also use it in the evening as a floodlit trail until 10 p.m. The pond trail (7 km / P+S) and the Trift trail (8 km / P) invite you to pause and enjoy nature around the Stierhübelteich. Furthermore, the high plateau opens up with connecting trails to Siebenhöf (9 km) and Liebenau (12 km). Here, both Nordic cruisers and sporty amateurs get their money's worth, as these trails are connected to other trail areas of Aktivwelt Freiwald.

Starting point of the tour

Parking lot at sports facility Karlstift

Destination point of the tour

Parking lot at sports facility Karlstift

Route description Cross-country skiing on the Nordwald trails Karlstift/Bad Großpertholz - Trift 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 lot at the entry point at the sports field, near Gasthaus Zeiler or parking lot at the Aichelberglifts

Bus

Safety information

1. Day trail fee € 3,- (children up to 15 years free)!
2. Use of all sports facilities is at your own risk!
3. The trails may only be used with cross-country skis without exception!
4. Not permitted are: sports equipment for towing (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 personnel must be followed!
7. Entering the trails by pedestrians or with snowshoes is not allowed.
8. As a cross-country skier, please observe the onset of darkness - especially in fog and heavy snowfall! Search operations are associated with costs! There is no final check in the evening.
9. Trails will not be groomed during snowfall or strong storms.
10. Special caution is required on all descents, path, and road crossings.

Map recommendations

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

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