Paradise for cross-country skiing in Chiemgau

The picturesque Chiemgau is a paradise for all winter enthusiasts!In addition to skiing, cross-country skiing in particular offers numerous advantages:

• no queuing at the lift
• no piste-filling ski courses
• no expensive tickets.

At the foot of the Alpine foothills, more than 400 kilometers of classic cross-country ski trailsand 300 kilometers of skating trailsare waiting to be discovered.  These include comfortable beginnertrails, fantastically sunny routes and professional experiences such as Fritz Fischer's biathlon camp in the Chiemgau Arena. The varied natural diversityof the Bavarian Alpine foothills can be experienced in a masterly manner: for example on the twelve-kilometer-long 3-lake trail(easy and snow-sure along Lödensee, Mittersee and Weitsee) between Ruhpolding and Reit im Winkl.Whether you are looking for a challenge or just want to enjoy nature, every guest will find a route for their own adventure when cross-country skiing in Chiemgau.

Snow report for the perfect cross-country skiing day

Is there snow? Is there enough for cross-country skiing? Which trails are groomed? Are the trails still open? The most important information about cross-country skiing in Chiemgau and the current trail report can be found here ➔ our snow report.

A selection of the most beautiful trails

Cross-country ski trails for beginners and professionals. In Chiemgau, there are a large number of great trails for classic or skating enthusiasts. How about the Oberlandloipenear Inzell, for example? It's challenging here, on a sporty 5.2 kilometers with a decent climb. The panoramic view over the Inzell valley makes up for the effort and the return journey through snow-covered moorland landscapes at Falkensteinwill make you forget every bead of sweat, we promise. The Grenzlandloipenear Reit im Winkl is also particularly beautiful, offering a moderately difficult temptation for classic-style cross-country skiers. The ascent to the Winklmoos-Almis made by the gondolaof the same name, and at the top there is a good five kilometers of scenic circular trail (trail 7) with climbs, descents and some delicious places to stop for a rest. Similar insider tip: the panorama trail on the Hemmersuppenalm.This special high-altitude trail also takes freestyle runners from the Hindenburg Hut(1,180 m) on a nearly five-kilometer-long circular trail with wonderful views of the Chiemgau Alps.

A small selection of fantastic cross-country ski trails can be found here:

Didn't find anything there yet? Then click here to see all the cross-country ski trails in Chiemgau ➔

Things to know for the perfect cross-country skiing experience

Opportunities for cross-country skiing at Lake Chiemsee

Cross-country skiing on Lake Chiemseeis a rare opportunity,as there is usually too little snow to practice this sport. However, the idyllic setting of the lake offers a unique landscape for walks, a romantic boat tripand many other activities.But don't worry, even if cross-country skiing on Lake Chiemsee is rarely possible, just a few kilometers awaythere is a world of cross -country skiing opportunitiesin the mountains of the Chiemgau. There, cross-country skiers will find an extensive network of trailsthat meander through the snowy alpine landscape.