December 03, 2025
The Many Faces of Cross-Country Skiing
Which cross-country type are you? Time to find out up on Tirols Hochplateau!
If you ask search engines “What types of cross-country skiers are there?”, you’ll always land on the same categories: beginner, intermediate, classic or skating. But that’s not what we’re looking at today — we’re going one layer deeper. Right down to the feeling, the motivation. Because that’s what truly shows what cross-country type you are!
We went on a mission to track down the most common cross-country types found on the high plateau. And here they are – including the best trail tips to make your personal cross-country experience unforgettable:
1. The Athletic One
Your heart rate climbs, sweat is pouring, and yet you’re the happiest person on earth. Then welcome to the category of “The Athletic One”! You can literally feel how every push on your poles fires up your whole body and boosts your fitness. The more elevation and kilometres you rack up, the higher your satisfaction level. And honestly — where else would you feel more at home than on a trail network boasting around 245 kilometres? Here are the pro-level trail tips — recommended by athletic skiers for athletic skiers:
These cross-country loops are especially suitable:
Event-Tipp: Ganghoferlauf Leutasch
A true classic — and a great one for skaters, too. Two days of full-on cross-country action on perfectly prepared classic and skating tracks. From fun races to elite competitions, there’s a suitable challenge for every level.
2. The Pleasure Seeker
Whether you glide along at a relaxed pace or in full sporty mode – for your perfect day, cross-country skiing is just one piece of the puzzle. You need sunshine, sparkling snow crystals, a deck chair, a warm drink, and that wonderful feeling of simply arriving. You’re the “ultimate pleasure seekers". Sunshine and sparkling snow are up to the weather gods (so better finish your plate, as they say 😉), but the rest is taken care of by the cross-country angels of the region. Not only with immaculate trail conditions – but even with cosy refreshment stops right along the tracks! Sounds unbelievable? It’s true. Especially on these trails:
These trails sit right beside a cozy stop:
3. The Nature Romantic
Soaking in wild, breathtaking landscapes — that’s what turns your day into something magical. You lose track of time and place, feeling almost weightless — pure romance on skis! Effort? That fades into the background, because your eyes are fixed on the beauty around you. And one thing’s certain: the Region Seefeld has no shortage of it. Whether it’s the view of the Wetterstein Mountains, the majestic Hohe Munde, or the quiet winter forests of Wildmoos — these trails will make every nature lover’s heart skip a beat:
These trails are particularly suitable:
4. The Family-Oriented Skier
At the top of your list is one thing: a relaxed and unforgettable time with your loved ones. That’s all you need! A touch of winter romance, children’s laughter, a hot chocolate, and the feeling of having shared the best snowy moments together. How far you actually ski each day is secondary — because for you, the journey is the goal. Together is always better than alone!
These trails are particularly suitable:
The perfect family combo: Ski – Hike – Eat – Repeat!
There’s something extra special for all the family-oriented skiers out there: “Ski–Hike–Eat–Repeat!”
It’s the ideal way for everyone to be out and about together — even if not everyone can (or wants to 😉) cross-country ski.
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