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Achensee cross-country ski challenge

Skating or classic technique, beginner or experienced skier: Cross-country skiing is a great form of exercise which boasts a wide array of benefits for your health. If you are an enthusiastic Nordic skier looking for a special challenge, join the Achensee cross-country ski challenge which we run in cooperation xc-ski.de. Our motto is “it's the taking part that counts”. We offer two challenges where you can win fantastic prizes sponsored by our partners, ranging from private skiing lessons to stylish outdoor shirts. Curious? Get out on the trails already!

The Achensee Cross-Country Skiing Challenge will also take place in winter 2024/25.

We will finalise all the details for you in the coming weeks. In the meantime, have a look under "Good to know’"to find out how to take part.

Good to know

Until when can you participate in the cross-country ski challenge 2024/25?

  • The challenge starts when the first snow falls.

What challenges are there?

  • Who will be the fastest cross-country skier per trail in both classic and skating technique?
  • It’s the taking part that counts: Join the cross-country challenge and become part of the Achensee cross-country skiing community! This automatically gives you the chance to win prizes that will be raffled off among all participants at the end of the challenge.

How can you participate?

  • Step 1) Record your cross-country skiing workouts with your GPS watch from Garmin, Suunto, Polar (or similar manufacturers) or a smartphone app (e.g. “Strava”). The activity must be publicly visible and accessible via a link, i.e. an automatically generated link must be available after the recording that you can share. You will need this link for your entries in the rankings. For more help, visit xc-ski.de.  
  • Step 2) If you are not a member of the xc-ski.de-community yet, you need to register at xc-ski.de first. Next, log into your account and tap the buttons to get to the ranking list where you want to enter your results. 
  • Step 3) Now you need to wait for the results. We will notify the winners at the end of the challenge. We wish you good luck, but above all, have fun in the competition!

Visit xc-ski.de for information about the terms of participation in the Achensee cross-country ski challenge.

Which trails are included in the challenge?

on the cross-country skiing trail Falzthurn-Gramai
Status: Closed
🞞

P3 - Falzthurn-Gramai trail

Starting Point: Pertisau, cross-country skiing centre

The trail leads into the valley on the left-hand side, climbing steadily through the forest at the…

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distance
14 km
🜏
elevation gain
285 hm
🖈
snowed
yes
🞽
difficulty
Medium
access to the cross-country trail Unterautal in Achenkirch
Status: Closed
🞞

A2 - Unterautal trail

Starting Point: Unterautal, car park behind the restaurant Seealm

The snow-sure trail climbs gently through forest area. Easy trail, suitable for adaptive…

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distance
2 km
🜏
elevation gain
46 hm
🖈
snowed
no
🞽
difficulty
Easy

Partners & prizes

Special thanks go to the sponsors, partners and outfitters who have chosen to support this event.

The first prizes are already here - and there are more to come! Look forward to the next highlights in the coming days.

Löffler emblem
W HOODED HYBRIDJACKET GRACE PL60
LÖFFLER® W HOODED HYBRIDJACKET GRACE PL60
W HOODED HYBRIDJACKET GRACE PL60
LÖFFLER® W HOODED HYBRIDJACKET GRACE PL60
W HOODED HYBRIDJACKET GRACE PL60
LÖFFLER® W HOODED HYBRIDJACKET GRACE PL60
W HOODED HYBRIDJACKET GRACE PL60
LÖFFLER® W HOODED HYBRIDJACKET GRACE PL60
Busslehner Sports emblem
Cross-country ski over 220 kilometres of expertly groomed trails at Lake Achensee, Tirol's largest lake.
1x cross-country skiing workshop (skating or classic, incl. equipment)
Having the right cross-country ski gear makes your day out on the trails most enjoyable.
1x cross-country skiing workshop (skating or classic, incl. equipment)
Cross-country skate skiing in the Karwendel valleys.
1x cross-country skiing workshop (skating or classic, incl. equipment)
Cross country skiing school Achensee emblem
Trainer of the cross-country skiing school Achensee
1 private lesson for 2 people
Voucher for the Achensee cross-country skiing school
1 private lesson for 2 people
Trainer of theCross-country skiing school Achensee
1 private lesson for 2 people
Skinfit emblem
2 vouchers worth €150 each
2 vouchers worth €150 each
2 vouchers worth €150 each
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