Glide through the snow
in Lech
Away from the busy slopes in the Austrian Alps, cross-country skiers are calmly gliding through Lech. 27 kilometres of groomed trails wind through the winter landscape of the Arlberg and are an invitation to all cross-country skiing fans. Regardless of your preferred style – classic or skating – and regardless of your skill level. Choose from flat terrain, gentle climbs and challenging mountain sprints.
Explore the countryside in and around Lech in a new way while cross-country skiing in Austria.
Cross-country ski trails
at the Arlberg
In the middle of Austria’s largest ski area, Ski Arlberg, you will find an excellent network of cross-country ski trails. There are 80 kilometres of trails in the entire Arlberg region and 27 kilometres of cross-country ski trails right here in Lech. And they are impressive. Wide trails and the best snow conditions make the experience a true winter sports highlight off the slopes.
- 80 km of cross-country ski trails in the Arlberg region (skating & classic)
- 27 km of free cross-country ski trails in Lech (skating & classic)
- starting point in Lech, a few minutes away from Hotel Sonnenburg
- convenient transfer from Oberlech to Lech with the mountain cableway or the local bus
- equipment rental & cross-country skiing lessons in Lech
- long season from December to the end of April
Learn cross-country skiing in Austria
You are not cross-country skiing on a regular basis or you want to give it a go for the very first time? At the Arlberg in Austria, cross-country skiing instructors will guide you through the trail network or teach you the right technique during group or individual lessons. The Lech ski school at the Schlegelkopfbahn valley station or the Oberlech ski school very close to the Sonnenburg are the right places to go.
You can rent cross-country skiing equipment from various sports shops and ski rentals in and around Lech – and with the trails starting directly in Lech, the walk to the starting points in full gear is pleasantly short.
We at Hotel Sonnenburg will be happy to organise equipment and/or lessons for you during your skiing holiday in Lech. Just let our concierge know and we will take care of the rest.
Paths are made by walking.
Franz Kafka
Tips from the Sonnenburg
Map of the cross-country ski trails in Lech, Austria
The best spots for cross-country skiing in Austria
27 kilometres of groomed cross-country ski trails lead across the Arlberg in Austria,
ensuring that there is a suitable trail for every skill level and every taste.
Lech – Zug
Are you new to cross-country skiing?
Then the trail from Lech to Zug is the right one for you. Starting from the centre of Lech, the trail is flat and occasionally goes slightly uphill – perfect for beginners and practising new techniques.
Difficulty: easy
Distance: 2.8 km
Duration: 40 min
Elevation gain: approx. 49 m
Starting point: Rüfiplatz
Zürs – Flexenpass
Are you looking for a challenge?
The cross-country ski trail from Zürs, across a high plateau and to the Flexenpass is the right choice for advanced cross-country skiers in Austria. Take time for a break and stop at the rustic Flexenhäusl at the top.
Difficulty: medium
Distance: 2.2 km
Duration: approx. 45 min
Elevation gain: approx. 55 m
Starting point: Trittkopfbahn 1
Zug – Älpele – Tannlägeralpe
Do you want to conquer a big loop?
This cross-country trail takes you via Zug to Gasthof Älpele, to the Tannlägeralpe and back to Zug. Enjoy the peace and quiet on the banks of the river Lech and in the valley Zug and marvel at the wintry landscape.
Difficulty: difficult
Distance: 10.4 km
Duration: approx. 2 h 45 min
Elevation gain: approx. 244 m
Starting point: valley station of the Zug mountain cableway
Cross-country skiing
in Lech with children
The easier cross-country ski trails in Lech are also ideal for junior cross-country skiers. Children from the age of 4 to 5 can make their first attempts and learn to cross-country ski in the Austrian Alps. Our concierge will be happy to provide the right equipment for the little ones (and adults) and organise a personal cross-country skiing instructor for the whole family.
Why not try out cross-country skiing together with your children during your family skiing holiday in Austria? The Arlberg is the perfect place to do so.
Our tip: Choose a short route to start with, such as the trail from Lech to Zug, to keep the little ones motivated.
