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Lärchwald cross-country ski-track on the Tauplitzalm

Characteristics

Skill
Fitness

The tour in numbers

Level of difficulty medium
Route 6,0 km
Time 1:40 h
Uphill 69 hm
Downhill 64 hm
Highest point 1647 m
At an altitude of 1,600 meters, the Lärchwald Trail offers ambitious cross-country skiers a challenging route with impressive panoramic views. It has been used for years as a training area for professional athletes, combining enjoyment of nature with a true sporting challenge.

The Lärchwald Trail is one of the most impressive high-altitude cross-country routes at Tauplitzalm. At 1,600 metres above sea level, it offers a unique perspective of the Ausseerland. Combine athletic challenge with breathtaking natural beauty.

The Lärchwald Trail offers ideal conditions for ambitious athletes – both in classic and skating style. Challenging climbs, technical sections and smooth descents require fitness and skill, making every lap a true experience. Even sporty holiday guests will find the perfect blend of natural beauty and athletic challenge here.

The Tauplitzalm is easily accessible via the Tauplitzalm Alpine Road. The shuttle bus is especially convenient – with the special day pass for cross-country skiing, both the ascent and descent are included.

Alternatively, you can take the Tauplitz cable cars – the ticket is valid there as well. Free parking is available at the valley station.

Tip: Thanks to its high altitude, the season is long, offering perfect conditions for both leisure skiers and athletes.

The Digitale Loipenkarte is available on the website of the Ausseerland Salzkammergut Tourist Association. Ski pass prices can be found at – www.loipenticket.at. Brochures can be conveniently ordered and delivered to any address under Prospektbestellung. All informatoins about cross country at our cross-country newsletter.

Best season

May
June
July
August
September
October

More information

The Lärchwald high-altitude trail on the Tauplitzalm, which is also used as a training center for world champions and Olympic champions, presents a challenge.
Hours of operation: daily from 08:30 - 17:00

Salzkammergut Shuttle Ausseerland - individual call taxi
On five routes between Sandling and Grimming daily from 07:00 to 22:00 on the road.
Call at least 1 hour in advance at +43 50 422 422

Free parking is available in the village of Tauplitz, near the 4-seater chairlift, and on the Tauplitzalm. At the end of the large parking lot on the Tauplitzalm begins directly the cross-country ski trail.
Tourismusverband Ausseerland Salzkammergut
Informationsbüro Tauplitz
Tauplitz 70
8982 Bad Mitterndorf
+43 3688 24 46
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Overview maps of the cross-country ski trails in the Ausseerland Salzkammergut region are available at all information offices of the tourist office. 

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What the weather will be like Bad Mitterndorf (800m)

Today, 25.06.2026

The day starts sunny, but will be partly cloudy in the afternoon.
Morning
very sunny
19°C
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Noon
sunny
31°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 5%
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Night
sunny
28°C
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Tomorrow, 26.06.2026

Dry and sunny throughout the day with hardly any clouds.
Morning
very sunny
20°C
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Noon
very sunny
33°C
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Night
very sunny
29°C
sr.Regenwahrscheinlichkeit 5%
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Forecast

26.06.2026
very sunny
14°C 35°C
27.06.2026
very sunny
14°C 36°C
28.06.2026
rainy
16°C 36°C

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