Cross-country skiing on the Nordwald trails Karlstift/Bad Großpertholz - Trift trail
Tour Starting from Parking lot at sports facility Karlstift
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 8,24 km
- Duration: 2:10 h
- Ascent: 53 m elevation gain
- Descent: 52 m elevation gain
Between the villages of Karlstift and Liebenau is the famous high moor "Große Heide" where cross-country skiers will find a network of varied trails. There is a double track and a skating track almost everywhere.
- Starting point of the tour
- Parking lot at sports facility Karlstift
- Tour destination
- Parking lot at sports facility Karlstift
- Difficulty: Moderate
- Distance: 8,24 km
- Duration: 2:10 h
- Ascent: 53 m elevation gain
- Descent: 52 m elevation gain
- Fitness level required:3/6
- Overall experience:5/6
- Scenery:6/6
- Lowest point887 m
- Highest point929 m
- Round tour
- With refreshment stops
- Suitable for families and children
Between the villages of Karlstift and Liebenau is the famous high moor "Große Heide" where cross-country skiers will find a network of varied trails. There is a double track and a skating track almost everywhere.
Cross-country skiing is a healthy form of exercise as it is gentle on the joints. Whether you are a pleasure cross-country skier or an amateur athlete, there is something suitable for everyone. The start and finish are at the sports field, where you can also park your car. Other entry points are at Gasthaus Zeller and the Aichelberg lifts, where parking is also available. The easy meadow trail (2 km) is ideal for beginners - it is groomed for both classic (P) and skating (S). If you don't have enough time during the day, you can also use it in the evening as a floodlit trail until 10 pm. The Teichloipe (7 km / P+S) and the Triftloipe (8 km / P) also invite you to pause and enjoy nature around the Stierhüblteich. The high plateau is also accessible with the connecting trails to Siebenhöf (9 km) and Liebenau (12 km). Nordic cruisers as well as sporty amateurs will get their money's worth here, as these trails are connected to the other trail areas of the Aktivwelt Freiwald.
1. Day trail fee € 3,- (children up to 15 years free)!
2. Use of all sports facilities is at your own risk!
3. The trails may only be used with cross-country skis without exception!
4. Not permitted are: sports equipment for towing (e.g. sleds and plastic bobs) and any kind of passenger transport devices.
5. Dogs are prohibited on all trails of AktivWelt Freiwald!
6. Instructions from the trail personnel must be followed!
7. Entering the trails by pedestrians or with snowshoes is not allowed.
8. As a cross-country skier, please observe the onset of darkness - especially in fog and heavy snowfall! Search operations are associated with costs! There is no final check in the evening.
9. Trails will not be groomed during snowfall or strong storms.
10. Special caution is required on all descents, path, and road crossings.Coming from Gmünd on the B41 via Weitra - Bad Großpertholz - Karlstift
Coming from Zwettl on the B38 via Groß Gerungs - Langschlag - Karlstift
Coming from Linz on the B38 via Freistadt - Sandl - KarlstiftParking lot at the entry point at the sports field, near Gasthaus Zeiler or parking lot at the Aichelberglifts
via B38 and B41
Bus
Letzte Änderung: 16 Mar 2026