Two cross-country skiers cross a snow-covered wooden bridge in the winter forest near St. Anton.

Cross-country Skiing

Cross-country skiing on high-altitude trails...and at night

The St. Anton am Arlberg region has a cross-country ski trail network covering more than 40 kilometres, with routes of varying lengths and difficulty levels, from leisurely circuits to more demanding trails. The network has been awarded the Province of Tyrol’s quality seal for cross-country ski trails. The award criteria include the range of trails, grooming, orientation information and signposting, as well as requirements concerning snow conditions and parking facilities.

You can find an overview of the trails, including route descriptions, on our interactive map extern. For information on which trails are currently open and their condition, please consult the cross-country trail report.

Currently opened Cross-country trails LIVE status - Cross-country trails

Cross-country trails

Two people skiing on a sunny cross-country trail in the snow-covered mountains.

St. Christoph trail 2.5 km

At an altitude of 1,800 metres, it has a groomed cross-country ski run for the classic style, as well as a skating track, and is characterized by short descents and climbs. The tiny hamlet of St. Christoph is a beautifully inviting spot to linger awhile on its many sun terraces.

St. Christoph trail Interactive map

A cross-country skier glides along a wide trail with a sunlit mountain backdrop.

Stanzertal trail 22 km

Starting near the recycling centre at the Aubrücke, the trail leads along the Rosanna to Flirsch and back again. Entry to the trail is possible in all the places it passes through.

Stanzertal trail Interactive map

Close-up of a cross-country ski boot in a groomed track on the snow.

Ganderau trail 3 km

This easy trail starts east of the Hotel Tirolerhof, and is ideal for beginners and the less experienced. It also connects to the Stanzertal trail.

Ganderau trail Interactive map

Two skiers skate side by side along a trail through the snowy forest.

Verwall trail 10 km

One of the most beautiful cross-country trails in Tyrol, it starts 200 metres west of the Hotel Mooserkreuz. With alternating ascents and descents, it leads through the Verwall to the Wagner hut extern and the Verwall lake.

Verwall trail Interactive map

A woman in a blue ski suit enjoys cross-country skiing on a sunny trail.

Reit trail 2 km

An easy flat circuit, in the east of Pettneu, and with a connection to the Stanzertal trail, it’s an ideal training round.

Reit trail Interactive map

A groomed ski trail passes a snow-covered cabin with mountain scenery in the background.

Pofel round 1.5 km

Also in Pettneu, east of the wellness park between the Rosanna River and the expressway, it has ascents and descents.

Pofel Round Interactive Map

A skier in an orange and black outfit on the trail with forest in the background.

Brochure

The brochure, ‘Everything but skiing’, which details the numerous cross-country ski trails, toboggan runs and winter hiking trails in the St. Anton am Arlberg region, is available from the St. Anton am Arlberg tourist office and can be downloaded here as a PDF:

Something other than skiing View the brochure

Two cross-country skiers chat during a night ski on a floodlit trail.

Night cross-country skiing in Pettneu

In winter, there is a night cross-country trail with floodlights along the ‘Pettneu football pitch’, which takes place every Monday and Friday from dusk until around 21:00 from December to March.

Wellnesspark Trail Interactive Map