Gletscherpfad
An out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Tyrol, Austria.
- 2.3 mi
- round trip
- 388 ft
- climb
- 5,621 ft
- high point
- Out and back
- route
Gletscherpfad is an out-and-back cross-country ski trail in Tyrol, Austria, inside Ruhegebiet Stubaier Alpen. It is 1.1 miles each way, 2.3 miles there and back. It runs between about 5,350 ft and 5,620 ft above sea level, with roughly 60 ft of climbing one way. It is mapped as a moderate route. It is groomed for classic and skate skiing. The nearest town is Praxmar, about 2.5 miles south of the start. Peaks within about 3 miles include Lüsener Villerspitze, Schafgrübler and Lüsener Fernerkogel. Hängende Gärten is within about 3 miles. There are 4 other mapped trails within about 3 miles, so you can combine or extend the outing. Distances, elevations and the trail shape here come from OpenStreetMap and the Copernicus 90 m elevation model. Grooming and snow conditions change daily, so check the local trail report before you go.
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Conditions and forecast
Daily highs and lows, wind and the chance of precipitation at Gletscherpfad for the next 7 days, from the Open-Meteo model.
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