Cross-country skiing in Kaprun
Nordic holiday action
Winter holidays in Kaprun are as varied as the region. What will it be today? A fun toboggan run or endless skiing fun? How about a cross-country ski run, towards the sun? Cross-country skiing in Kaprun, whether classic or skating, keeps you fit and clears your head. There are five different cross-country trails, cross-country skiing schools and rental facilities here providing you with an all-round package.
- Tauern Spa trail: 3.5 km, easy
- Brunnwiesenloipe: 2 km, easy
- Castle trail: 5.2 km, intermediate
- Night trail Kaprun: 4.5 km, difficult
- Glacier trail: 1.3 km, difficult
Cross-Country Skiing Schools
Cross-country skiing is becoming increasingly important as the sport strengthens the whole-body, while being very gentle on the joints. One can go Cross Country Skiing in the glacier region of Kaprun and have unique views of the Kitzsteinhorn and of the snowy valley. These views are sure to clear the mind! For beginners, courses are offered by the local cross-country skiing schools with tips and tricks passed on.
Our tip: Alpin Ski School Kaprun, Augasse 5.
Rental
Even if you don’t have cross-country skiing equipment, this shouldn’t stop you from practicing the sport during your winter holiday. Kaprun is considered a versatile winter sports Eldorado destination. Shops and rental stations offer all the different sport gear required for unlimited winter fun. In the Bründl Sports Kaprun Outlet you will find the perfect cross-country set equipment to rent.
Cross-country skiing – that’s what matters, Bründl Sports: www.bruendl.at
Night Trail & Castle Trail
For all cross-country skiing enthusiasts who want to burn off some energy in the evening, how about an evening round on the illuminated night trail? From the Kaprun cross-country skiing centre, the trail leads past the Tauern Spa. After 2.8 km it continues with a pleasant incline towards Kaprun Castle. The trail is lit up until 9 pm.
The Castle Trail along the Salzach river, invites you to a leisurely cool-down or warm-up to a wonderful winter day. The approximately 5 km long route in the Kapruner Moor leads past Kaprun Castle – a dreamlike and mystical sight, especially in winter. Low gradients promise relaxed training in the snow. It is an ideal loop deal for cross-country skiing beginners.
Glacier Trail
Are you a cross-country skiing fan and simply can’t get enough of the crystal-clear glacier air? Then the glacier trail is just the thing for you. Directly on the glacier plateau at an altitude of almost 3000 meters, the circuit runs in serpentines, slightly rising over a length of 1.3 km. In addition to the sporting challenge, this trail has a magnificent panoramic view.