Cross-Country Skiing Achenkirch

Achenkirch in the cross-country skiing region Achensee

The cross-country ski runs around Achenkirch are part of the Sport & Vitalpark Achensee and thus one of the most famous cross-country skiing regions in Tyrol. Cross-country fans can explore more than 200 kilometres of cross-country ski runs in the midst of an impressive mountain world. While the cross-country trails of Pertisau and Maurach are located at the south-western end of Lake Achensee, the cross-country skiing area of Achenkirch extends north of the largest Tyrolean lake.

Diverse cross-country trails of all levels of difficulty

The cross-country tracks of Achenkirch are prepared with separate tracks for classic cross-country skiers and skaters. Some cross-country ski runs are also barrier-free thanks to special tracks for cross-country toboggan runners. A good signposting of the routes as well as handy cross-country trail plans with detailed information and profiles to the individual cross-country trails provide for best cross-country skiing pleasure. In order to guarantee optimal snow conditions, some sections can be snowed mechanically. The regular awarding of the Tyrolean Cross-country Trail Quality Seal also speaks for the quality of the trails. The use of the trails is free of charge.

Cross-country courses for everyone

If you want to improve your technique or need support with your first attempts on cross-country skis, you can take a cross-country skiing course.

Ortsloipe Achenkirch

• Length: 10 kilometres (classic, skating and cross-country sledging)
• Difficulty: easy
• Access to cross-country ski runs: Eder savings market, bus stop "Christlumlifte junction"

Seeloipe Oberautal

• Length: 7 km (classic, skating and cross-country sledging)
• Difficulty: easy
• Access to cross-country ski runs: Eder savings market, bus stop "Christlumlifte junction"

Loipe Unterautal

• Length: 2 km (classic, skating and cross-country sledging)
• Difficulty: easy
• Access to the cross-country ski runs: Unterautal, parking behind the Restaurant Seealm

Loipe Fuchs Brand

• Length: 6 km (classic and skating)
• Difficulty: difficult
• Access to the cross-country ski run: Fuchs Brand, behind the Annakircherl

By car

Achenkirch can be reached from Kufstein or Innsbruck via the Inntal motorway (A12). Leave the motorway at exit 39 (Wiesing) and follow the B181 until you reach your destination, which is north of the Achensee lake.

Coming from Munich, take the A8 to Holzkirchen and exit at 97. Take the B318 to Rottach-Egern. From there follow the B307 (later B181) across the German-Austrian border to Achenkirch.