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Cross-Country Skiing – Back in Track!

Why Cross-Country Skiing Will Soon Be Your Favorite Sport? It’s simple:

✔ It’s fun! – Once you’ve found the right flow, you won’t want to stop.
✔ It’s healthy! – Cross-country skiing is a real full-body workout and easy on the joints at the same time.
✔ Anyone can learn it! – Whether beginner or pro, with the right technique you’ll glide relaxed through the winter.

No wonder more and more winter sports enthusiasts are switching to the trails – especially when they choose destinations that specialize in cross-country skiing. Like Kötschach-Mauthen!

Our absolute winter highlight 2026: The Sportalpen Cross-Country Skiing Camp

It’s all about technique, endurance, nature experience, and lots of fun. Perfect for everyone who wants to improve their skills or simply do their laps with like-minded people.

📍 More info & registration here soon!

You don’t have equipment yet? No problem! We’ll make sure you can equip yourself perfectly with the most modern cross-country skiing gear.

Cross-Country Skiing in Kötschach-Mauthen – Your New Winter Love Awaits!

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Direct access behind the hotel – cross-country skiing enjoyment from the first minute

Grab the equipment and off you go! Directly past the brewery and into the Obergailtal trail network – whether skating or classic style.

Along the Gail, breathe deeply, pick up the pace and simply enjoy – alone or in a group. The stage is yours!

Nordic Cruising in Austria’s South

The impressive trail network of the region offers endless possibilities – from relaxed rounds with panoramic views to challenging training sessions.

📍 From Hermagor down to the valley or back up – public transport brings you back comfortably.
📍 Rental & technique training on site – Perfect for beginners and perfectionists.

Trail facts at a glance:

✔ 35 km panoramic trail – Access directly at the hotel
✔ Free use for all guests
✔ Over 60 km of perfectly groomed trails – awarded with the Carinthian Trail Quality Seal
✔ Double-tracked routes for all difficulty levels
✔ Special dog and hiking trails for all nature lovers
✔ Snow guarantee – high-altitude snow guarantee in the Gailtal!

Nordic Lifestyle Begins Here – Come to the Trails!

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  • Because Your Comfort Is Important to Us

    We know: A perfect winter day begins with the right preparation and ends with total relaxation. That’s why we make sure you don’t miss anything – whether on the trail, on the mountain, or after an action-packed day.

    Our extras for you:

    ✔ Provisions for the tour – Your individual snack bag, compiled with high-quality products from our Slow Food Region. Perfect for the summit moment or a small break in between. Check it out!

    ✔ Ski service & rental skis – You need the most modern equipment for your stay? No problem! We’ll organize top material for you.

    ✔ Technique training – You want to improve your cross-country or ski technique? We’ll take care of the appropriate training session with professional coaches.

    ✔ Massage & physio – Because regeneration is just as important as exercise. Bookable on request – for the perfect end to your sporty day.

    We take care of the details – you enjoy the winter!

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Tips & FIS rules of conduct

Do you want to start the winter well prepared? Here’s something for you:

Fit with Fischer SKILETICS®

Get fitter than ever this winter with Fischer SKILETICS®. This full-body workout maximizes your training time and improves your cross-country skiing experience. The mountains and forest trails become your personal fitness club. Increase your fitness with preparation programs and ski workouts on snow. Experienced cross-country skiers can reach a new level of performance, while beginners will quickly feel the benefits.

At www.skiletics.com you will find workout plans for legs, arms and core to get the season off to the best possible start and achieve your fitness goals. More information about Fischer Sports can be found at www.fischersports.com.

Not convinced yet?

Read this – and you’ll be there too:

Because cross-country skiing offers the ideal combination of training and nature experience.

Because cross-country skiing is the best prevention. Cross-country skiers live longer. For Prof. Dr. Ralf Roth from the Cologne Sport University, this now outdated slogan is still very relevant. From a health and preventative point of view, it is an almost perfect form of exercise, says the renowned sports scientist. It is easy on the joints and trains the leg and core muscles as well as the often neglected shoulder girdle. Cross-country skiing promotes strength endurance and strengthens coordination and balance.

Because there are practically no age limits and few other restrictions for cross-country skiing.

Because there are unusually varied and diverse cross-country ski trails in Austria … and one right on our doorstep!

Because cross-country skiing means little effort before and after. Cross-country skiing is a stress-free winter sport (exactly 20 steps from the hotel door to the cross-country ski trail) The equipment is easy and convenient to transport. Strap on your skis and off you go. Organize your day individually, take breaks in between. Not having to run, but wanting to run and enjoy it.

Because with cross-country skiing you are very flexible and not dependent on others. Move when and how you want. This is also one of the advantages of cross-country skiing. You can cross-country ski alone or in a group, at any time of day and for as long as it is fun and good for your body.

Because with cross-country skiing it doesn’t matter whether you have branded clothing or expensive skis. Cross-country skiers know no social pressure. You run without stress. The brands of clothing and skis are irrelevant here. This is about sport and personal well-being. And that is very relaxing.

Because you can also enjoy a refreshment stop while cross-country skiing. Exactly – in the first SLOW FOOD TRAVEL REGION in the world – the trail is right next to the producer – mmmhhh – a slow food trail with the best isotonic drink on board! The alcohol-free FREEPA or HAZY NEIPA

Because cross-country skiing can be really entertaining.

Because cross-country skiing is simply endless fun and puts a smile on your face.

FIS rules of conduct for cross-country skiers

Correct behavior is important when cross-country skiing. For a relaxed and harmonious run, there are simple rules of conduct for using the trails. Follow these 10 points and enjoy this great sport.

All cross-country skiers must behave in such a way that they do not endanger or harm others.

Markings and signals (signs) must be observed. On cross-country ski trails and pistes, you must ski in the direction and using the technique indicated.

On double and multiple lanes, you must ride in the right-hand lane. Cross-country skiers in groups must run in the right lane one behind the other. Free running technique is to be used on the piste on the right.

You may overtake on the right or left. The runner in front does not have to take evasive action, but should do so if this is possible without risk.

When meeting, everyone must move to the right. The downhill skier has priority.

When overtaking, being overtaken and during encounters, the poles must be kept close to the body.

Every cross-country skier must adapt their speed and behavior to their ability, the terrain conditions, traffic density and visibility, especially on downhill stretches. He must maintain a sufficient safety distance from the runner in front. If necessary, he has to drop down to prevent a collision.

If you stop, you step off the trail/piste. A fallen cross-country skier must clear the trail/piste as quickly as possible.

Everyone is obliged to provide assistance in the event of accidents.

Everyone, whether witness or participant, whether responsible or not, must provide their personal details in the event of an accident.

Source: www.stiftung.ski

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