Discover cross-country skiing
If you’re looking to experience the quieter side of winter in Kitzbühel, the cross-country trails are a good place to start. Gliding through snow-covered meadows and open landscapes, surrounded by the clear mountain air, cross-country skiing offers a calm and steady way to explore the region. Far from the busy slopes, the focus here is on nature, rhythm, and the simple enjoyment of movement outdoors in winter.
Perfectly groomed loops
Kitzbühel offers ideal conditions for cross-country skiing, with more than 70 km of perfectly groomed trails through snow-covered meadows, valleys, and the Tyrolean mountains. Whether you prefer classic or skating technique, are a beginner or an experienced skier, the region offers routes for every level. Use of the trails is free for guests staying in Kitzbühel. Our interactive touring portal also provides route descriptions, elevation profiles, and GPX downloads.
Tip: The trail at the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course is floodlit daily until 9.00 pm.
Markus Gandler Trail
The 3.5 km loop between Schwarzsee and the Seebichl restaurant is slightly undulating and offers lovely views of the Bichlach.
- Difficulty: easy
- Elevation gain: 81 m
- Highest point: 800 m
- Style: classic
Named after Kitzbühel cross-country skiing star Markus Gandler – Olympic silver medallist at Nagano 1998 and part of Austria’s ‘golden generation’.
The Pleasure Trail
This easy, approximately 9.9 km loop starts at the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course, winds its way across open fairways towards Reith, offers beautiful views of the Wilder Kaiser, and returns along the Aschauer Ache.
- Difficulty: easy
- Elevation gain: 49 m
- Highest point: 782 m
- Style: classic
Lisa Hauser Cross-Country Trail
This moderately difficult, 11.5 km loop starts at the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course with a gentle descent towards Reith and, on the way back, offers a varied route with gentle changes in elevation – ideal for fit cross-country skiers who want to really get their heart rate up.
- Difficulty: moderate
- Elevation gain: 143 m
- Highest point: 811 m
- Style: classic
Bichlach Cross-Country Ski Trail
Designed for experienced cross-country skiers, this challenging 5.9 km trail offers a varied, undulating route with several demanding climbs. The return route follows the leisure trail towards Reith and provides connections to Oberndorf, St. Johann in Tirol or Going am Wilden Kaiser.
- Difficulty: difficult
- Elevation gain: 240 m
- Highest point: 861 m
- Style: Skating
Kitzbühel-Aurach–Jochberg Trail
The cross-country trail, which is around 17.8 km long, starts close to the centre of Kitzbühel and offers a varied route: after a gentle initial descent, there is a long, steady climb towards Jochberg, before a gentle descent takes you back to Kitzbühel. Ideal for cross-country skiers looking to build their endurance.
- Difficulty: easy
- Elevation gain: 179 m
- Highest point: 843 m
- Style: classic
High Moor Cross-Country Ski Trail
This scenic high-altitude cross-country trail, situated at around 1,250 m on the Pass Thurn, winds through a protected raised moor landscape and, when snow conditions are good, offers several routes to suit different levels of ability.
- Difficulty: all levels
- Altitude: approx. 1,250 m
- Style: classic and skating
Floodlit Night-Time Cross-Country Skiing
The snow-covered and floodlit cross-country ski trail at the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course offers ideal conditions for an evening workout – whether with friends or as an active way to unwind after an eventful winter’s day. A 3.3 km section is floodlit until 9.00 pm and has particularly reliable snow cover.
- Difficulty: easy to moderate
- Elevation gain: 28 m
- Highest point: 794 m
- Style: classic
David Hechl | Cross-Country Ski School
Coaching for beginners through to "pros" provided by qualified cross-country skiing instructor (and former national team coach for ski orienteering) David Hechl. Private lessons, technique training sessions or race preparation can be booked on an individual basis.
Kitzbüheler Horn 2000 | Cross-Country Ski School
Lessons for beginners through to advanced skiers. Whether you’re taking your first steps on the cross-country trails, looking for targeted technique training or intensive preparation for competitions – our range of courses is tailored to suit every ability level.
FAQ
Kitzbühel boasts 16 perfectly groomed cross-country trails with a total length of over 70 kilometres, suitable for both classic and skate skiing.
Yes, cross-country skiing in Kitzbühel is free of charge. All cross-country trails are available to guests free of charge.
The classic technique is ideal for beginners to cross-country skiing, as it is particularly stable and allows you to see results quickly.
Yes, the cross-country ski trails in Kitzbühel are perfectly groomed for both classic and skate skiing.
You can find full details of the cross-country ski trails on Kitzbühel’s interactive tour portal, including elevation profiles and GPX downloads.
The cross-country ski trail at the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course is floodlit daily until 9.00 pm and is ideal for evening cross-country skiing.
Yes, the peaceful setting of the cross-country trails in the valley and the varied landscape make cross-country skiing in Kitzbühel a particularly enjoyable and nature-filled experience.
With the David Hechl Cross-Country Skiing School and the Kitzbüheler Horn 2000 Cross-Country and Ski School, you can count on professional guidance, from beginner lessons right through to performance-focused training.
There is a main entrance at the car park by the Kitzbühel-Schwarzsee-Reith golf course.
Cross-country skiing in Kitzbühel is ideal for beginners, keen athletes and anyone looking for some winter tranquillity and exercise in the great outdoors.
No, dogs are not allowed!