Details for: Cross-country skiing in Bärnkopf - FIT-Skating 3
Brief description
Difficulty red (intermediate), length 5 km, altitude difference 50 m, total climbs 70 m
Snow reliability: 4 flakes
Start like FIT trail, after 1 km turn right, two stronger climbs followed by gentle descents.
Description
In summer, the Schlesinger pond with forest spring water quality offers the possibility for fishing and swimming. In winter, Bärnkopf has made a name as a cross-country skiing center. It is also an ideal starting point for hikes, MTB routes, and excursions to interesting cultural monuments of the Waldviertel.
Woodcutter museum: The woodcutter museum shows on display panels the development from the opening up of the area to today's forestry. Old saws, picks, and other tools help to gain a vivid insight. Various experience places let you discover wood, forest, and way of life.
Starting point of the tour
Leisure center Bärnkopf
Destination point of the tour
Leisure center Bärnkopf
Route description Cross-country skiing in Bärnkopf - FIT-Skating 3
Bärnkopf - via Futterstadl - Lehmgrubenwiese - Futterstadl - Bärnkopf
Directions
A1 - West motorway; exit Ybbs/Donau - B36 towards Zwettl to Laimbach - Gutenbrunn - Bärnkopf
