Cross-country skiing is booming. Whether skating or classic style, beginner or competitive athlete – cross-country skiing is one of the most beautiful sports that winter has to offer. In Central Carinthia, the trails are literally at your feet this winter.
The trails are groomed, the sun is shining from the sky and motivation is high – cross-country skiing in Central Carinthia is fun. What’s more, moving around on narrow skis is one of the healthiest sports of all. The cardiovascular system and endurance are trained in an ideal way and cross-country skiing is particularly easy on the joints. This winter sport is the perfect full-body workout and offers the right challenge for everyone. With the right technique, even beginners can get into cross-country skiing quickly and easily.
Central Carinthia offers many places where you will find perfect conditions for extended cross-country skiing excursions. The regional cross-country ski areas have many options to offer you the ideal cross-country skiing experience for as long as possible. We provide an overview of the cross-country ski trails in Central Carinthia.
Flattnitz
The Flattnitz is a true Eldorado for cross-country skiers. The 10-kilometre-long, double-track panoramic trail on the gentle pass landscape in the Nockberge mountains makes the heart of every winter sports enthusiast beat faster. Whether skating or classic: everyone will be happy on the Flattnitz.
Please note: dogs are not allowed on the groomed cross-country ski trail.
Simonhöhe – Sankt Urban
The Simonhöhe brings back childhood memories for many locals, as its central location and family-friendliness make it the perfect place to try skiing for the first time. Even today, with 15 kilometers of perfectly groomed slopes, it provides winter fun within easy reach. Nordic skiers also get their money’s worth on the 10-kilometre-long, classically groomed cross-country ski trail through the Dobra moor.
Cross-country skiing in the Gurktal
The Gurktal is a truly magical place: Natural, steeped in history, cozy. But even away from the gentle hills that frame the valley, which is crossed by the river of the same name, there is plenty of space for sporting activities. There are two cross-country ski trails in the market town of Gurk, 8 kilometers in classic style and 3.5 kilometers in skating style. A few kilometers upstream,
Cross-country ski trail in Althofen
At Krumfelden in Althofen in the Gurk region, cross-country skiing fans will get their money’s worth: 7.5 kilometers of skating and around three kilometers of classic trails are now available to winter sports enthusiasts. The cross-country trails start at the Krumfelden estate. The LC Altis Krappfeld also ensures that the tracks are always freshly groomed.
