The Best Cross Country Ski Trails in the World

Finnenloipe Rothenturm

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near Rothenthurm, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance: 15.31mi
Elevation +: 200f
TrailRank: 30

This is a fairly flat enjoyable track. It is at about 920 metre altitude. It is a good place to train distance. The track contains 3 full laps around the 7k and one around the 11 K (with one of the first three contain...

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Hellebekken-Høgdefjellet

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near Bratterudsætri, Oppland (Norway)

ehaa

Distance: 24.16mi
Elevation +: 2464f
TrailRank: 30

Cross country skiing, mostly in machine-prepared trails, but also including short distances with backcountry skiing in unprepared trails. The route was kind of difficult in 2007, but in fact better now with more machinep...

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140418, Geiterygghytta to Finse, longer route

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near Eggjareir, Hordaland (Norge)

MT471

Distance: 12.64mi
Elevation +: 1683f
TrailRank: 29

Photo of140418, Geiterygghytta to Finse, longer route

20km route being the longer of the two winter routes between the hytte and going through the pass known as the "church doors".

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Sjusjoen 32km

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near Sjusjøen, Innlandet (Norge)

Andrei Croitoriu

Distance: 19.56mi
Elevation +: 1056f
TrailRank: 29

Great cross country skiing route starting and ending at the Sjusjoen Center (just across the street from the Sport 1 and Kiwi shops). Rolling hills with some steady climbs and nice descents and some nice flat areas. The...

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Zugerberg Loipe 9.3.2016 (lap is 11km, some extra km added)

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near Zugerberg, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance: 10.04mi
Elevation +: 1519f
TrailRank: 29

Photo ofZugerberg Loipe 9.3.2016 (lap is 11km, some extra km added)

Very good track when there is snow. Good views of surrounding mountains-lakes (Rigi, Rootberg, Wildspitz, Gnipen, etc). Parts of the mid section with small stretches of moorland and Birchtrees have Scandinavian feel. N...

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Zernez Susch (Classic, Skins)

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near Zernez, Chantun Grischun (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance: 13.24mi
Elevation +: 1440f
TrailRank: 28

Right after doing the Scuol Martina Talloipe I tried this one in Zernez (30 min with train) This is one I recommend taking a pass on unless you are very curious, or it has snowed recently and you get confirmation that...

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Třeštík - Soláň

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near Hlavatá, Moravskoslezský (Czechia)

Byxtra

Distance: 14.55mi
Elevation +: 2139f
TrailRank: 27

A hilly ridge stretching all the way from Bumbálka via Cáb to the very outskirts of Vsetín encompasses one of the great nordic ski routes of Beskydy mountains. The trail is challenging yet eventful and offers true natura...

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Pustevny - Martiňák

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near Pustevně, Zlín (Czechia)

Byxtra

Distance: 10.46mi
Elevation +: 1155f
TrailRank: 27

A classic nordic ski trail offering well maintained ski track even when the overall snow conditions are far from ideal. Hence it tends to get a bit crowded, especially on weekends. There's a mountain hotel at Martiňák...

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N2023.05 Way out to Eldåbu (Rondane - Innlandet - Norway). NOT the best route! 8.2.23

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near Bergstulen, Innlandet (Norge)

ross_mtb

Distance: 10.30mi
Elevation +: 974f
TrailRank: 27

Photo ofN2023.05 Way out to Eldåbu (Rondane - Innlandet - Norway). NOT the best route! 8.2.23

Take notice that the route is not the better one! Done with ski mountaneering gear. On the way back I wisely heeded the suggestion (turforslag) on UT.no.

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XC SK Finnenloipe

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near Rothenthurm, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance: 12.84mi
Elevation +: 413f
TrailRank: 27

Skating, moving time 1 h 36', Garmin 5 elevation gain 210 metres Relevant information on Finnenloipe

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Skåbu

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near Skåbu, Oppland fylke (Norge)

Martin Seger

Distance: 10.74mi
Elevation +: 1096f
TrailRank: 27

A nice year end tour not far from our cabin at the Skåbu Hyttegrend (http://skabu-hyttegrend.no/english/accomodation/cabins). Starting point is next to the Coop Supermarket in Skabu.

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Prato Piazza - Ponticello - Villabassa (Niederdorf)

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near Cimabanche, Veneto (Italia)

desiree_roerdink

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Distance: 14.78mi
Elevation +: 512f
TrailRank: 26

Photo ofPrato Piazza - Ponticello - Villabassa (Niederdorf)

Beautiful cross-country skiing at 2000 meters altitude on Prato Piazza with various possibilities for food/drinks. After having completed the 6 km track, you can take the 'winterwalk' trail down to Ponticello and then co...

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Finnenloipe 2 (with 15km stretch)

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near Rothenthurm, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance: 20.31mi
Elevation +: 318f
TrailRank: 26

Photo ofFinnenloipe 2 (with 15km stretch)

Follows from the last trail uploaded 28.11 This was done 30.11.17.. in afternoon a fair bit of fresh now snow covering tracks and making it fairly slow. The 15 km Loipe is quite a decent distance for those who want v...

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Pralognan-la-Vanoise - Roc de la Pêche

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near Pralognan-la-Vanoise, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (France)

Johnz2009

Distance: 13.01mi
Elevation +: 2799f
TrailRank: 26

Photo ofPralognan-la-Vanoise - Roc de la Pêche

Departing from the ski station the route follows a path through the forest and along a river, with a gentle incline, broadly along GR55. Upon reaching Roc de la Pêche there is a hotel and restaurant available (seasonal o...

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Kralovsky Kamen - Marianky-Golf 16.2.2013

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near Valy, Karlovarský (Czechia)

Petr_Sedlacek@centrum.cz

Distance: 12.60mi
Elevation +: 686f
TrailRank: 26

Photo ofKralovsky Kamen - Marianky-Golf 16.2.2013

Slipery ski running on wet snow with Karel. There was about 0 Celsiu and light raining&snowing. The area we visited is near Marienbad and is a part of Slavkovsky les - with slight geothermal activity like mineral springs...

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Zugerberg Loipe Full - Including Nollen

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near Zugerberg, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance: 22.13mi
Elevation +: 942f
TrailRank: 26

Photo ofZugerberg Loipe Full - Including Nollen

Done in 2h 44 min (13km/h), skating style Of mention only that the 4 km skating track "Nollen" is not that complicated at all with good quality snow (it says "nur für geübte" - i.e. only for experienced skiers). I re-...

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Nordseter to Sjusjoen - the long way

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near Nordseter, Innlandet (Norge)

Andrei Croitoriu

Distance: 16.05mi
Elevation +: 1250f
TrailRank: 26

Photo ofNordseter to Sjusjoen - the long way

Starting in Nordseter and stopping in Sjusjoen senter - this is the longer way to get from Nordseter to Sjusjoen (there is a shorter router) plus a nice detour. Lots of places along the way where the tour can be cut sho...

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Ain Zahlta to barouk

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near Bmahraï, Mont-Liban (Lebanon)

OliZ

Distance: 10.86mi
Elevation +: 1142f
TrailRank: 25

Following the lowest path. Snow is not frequent so the best is to do the hike during snow falls in the coldest winter days.

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Wirth to Chain of Lakes Ski Trail

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near Glenwood Junction, Minnesota (United States)

boyler99

Distance: 20.60mi
Elevation +: 394f
TrailRank: 24

Photo ofWirth to Chain of Lakes Ski Trail

30K ski trail from the Trailhead at Theodore Wirth to the Chain of Lakes, including Eloise Butler and Quaking Bog loops.

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David Thompson, Fraser & Thistle - Algonquin - Canada

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near Gunters, Ontario (Canada)

oosterop

Distance: 17.19mi
Elevation +: 1381f
TrailRank: 24

Photo ofDavid Thompson, Fraser & Thistle - Algonquin - Canada

Part of Algonquin Provincial Park's Leaf Lake system of cross country ski trails. These are some of the best in Ontario. This loop does not have the same views as the Pine Tree loop, but is still highly recommended. T...

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Ospitale - Dobbiaco

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near Cimabanche, Veneto (Italia)

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Distance: 15.43mi
Elevation +: 344f
TrailRank: 24

Cross-country ski tour on the famous tracks between Cortina D'Ampezzo and Dobbiaco. Tracks prepared for skating and classical techniques, and options for food/drinks along the way. Passes the Tre Cime (three peaks) viewp...

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Finnenloipe (full 20km track)

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near Rothenthurm, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance: 20.26mi
Elevation +: 453f
TrailRank: 24

Done in Classic Style, with a few stops. Full 20km lap (and then a couple of times the 7km lap) The farthest km towards Biberbrugg are quite scenic but more ondulating. There is one place (in the last stretch which...

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Loipe Studen (abschnitte 1 + 4)

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near Studen, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance: 15.59mi
Elevation +: 266f
TrailRank: 24

The track goes over two 5 km sections (1 and 4) of the Loipe in Studen. Parking is right by the start of the cross country tracks. Very wide and flat tracks. As the valley is surrounded by fairly large mountains it gets...

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Frontal Loipe Stoos

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near Stoos, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)

Miguel Alcober

Distance: 16.48mi
Elevation +: 938f
TrailRank: 24

Very nice small "loipe" with plenty of turns.. It doesn´t have much elevation change but enough to keep ones interests. It´s at around 1300 metres so often good snow and sunny. Very nice views of Frontal and of Grosser M...

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