150 km trails. Nordic Park Ritzensee in a 10-minute walk.
Glide. Breathe. Arrive.
Saalfelden is one of Austria's top five cross-country skiing destinations. 150 kilometres of daily groomed trails, classic and skating, from beginner areas to World Championship courses. The heart of Nordic sport beats at Lake Ritzensee. A 10-minute walk from your room.
Freshly groomed daily. Classic & skating.
Ritzensee reachable in a 10-minute walk.
1.8 km floodlit trail at Lake Ritzensee.
Connecting trails to Maria Alm, Maishofen, Hochfilzen & Pillerseetal.
Glide. Breathe. Arrive.
Saalfelden is one of Austria's top five cross-country skiing destinations. 150 kilometres of daily groomed trails, classic and skating, from beginner areas to World Championship courses. The heart of Nordic sport beats at Lake Ritzensee. A 10-minute walk from your room.
This is where it all begins. World Championship trail for the ambitious. Kollingwald loop (5.3 km) for leisurely skiers. Ritzensee loop (1.8 km) with floodlights until 9 PM. Plus Fun & Snow Park for children, ice skating and horse-drawn sleigh rides.
10-minute walk from DAS SAAL. Free ski bus from the hotel door.
3.4 km of challenging terrain. Where biathlon star Simon Eder also trains. Biathlon taster courses for adults and children with laser rifle. Learn skating technique from the pros.
Courses bookable via Saalfelden tourism office.
8 easy trails between 1.4 and 6.9 km. Ramseider trail (5.6 km) as ideal practice area. Rent equipment at Sport Grossegger in Saalfelden. Beginner courses bookable daily.
Perfect for your first contact with the trail.
The floodlit trail at Lake Ritzensee and the night trail in Leogang/Rosental are illuminated daily until 9 PM. A special experience after a day on the slopes or at the hotel.
Magical atmosphere. Starry sky included.
All currently open routes at a glance.
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| S1 Ritzensee Loop | 1.4 km | Easy | Beginner-friendly, right by the lake |
| S2 Ritzensee WC Trail | 3.4 km | Difficult | Competition course at Nordic Park |
| L1 Night Trail Leogang | 1.7 km | Easy | Floodlit evening trail |
| L2 Sinning Trail | 4.8 km | Easy–Medium | Scenic views, gentle ascents |
| L3 Ecking Trail | 6.9 km | Medium | Longer tour through Leogang |
| L4 Grießen Trail | 7.6 km | Medium | Altitude ~1,000m, forest passages |
Trails are typically open from December to March, depending on snow conditions. Thanks to 13 km of artificially snow-covered trails, an early season start is usually guaranteed. The night trail in Leogang is illuminated until 9 PM.
In Saalfelden yes: day pass € 4.15, 3-day pass € 8.10, 7-day pass € 16.05. In Leogang the trails are free. As a hotel guest you receive the Saalfelden Leogang Card – trail use is already included.
Sport Grossegger in Saalfelden offers advice and rental for classic and skating equipment. It's just a few minutes from the hotel.
Yes, the region's ski schools offer private and group lessons for classic and skating – for beginners and advanced skiers. We're happy to help with booking.
Nordic Park Ritzensee is just a 10-minute walk from the hotel. Alternatively, the free ski bus stops right at our door and takes you to all trails in the region.
The guest card is included with your hotel stay and offers free trail use, ski buses, cable car discounts, and many more benefits in the region.
The S1 Ritzensee Loop (1.4 km) is ideal for beginners – flat, clear, and situated right by the lake. The L2 Sinning Trail also offers easy conditions over 4.8 km with beautiful views.
Yes, the L1 night trail in Leogang is 1.7 km long and illuminated until 9 PM. A special experience against the backdrop of the Steinernes Meer.
Yes, in the ski room on basement level 4.
Yes, secure storage in the hotel's ski room on basement level 4. Equipment dries overnight. Included in the room rate.
10-minute walk to the trail entry. Free ski bus right outside the hotel. Heated ski room with boot dryer. Underground garage with EV charging stations. Evenings: sauna, then hotel bar or old town. All on foot.
„Start the morning on the trail. End the evening in the sauna. In between: nothing but silence and snow.“
