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Cross-country skiing Gantrisch-Königsloipe
before watershed - cross-country skiing Gantrisch-Königsloipe
lower Selibüel - cross-country skiing Gantrisch-Königsloipe
Cross-country skiing Gantrisch-Königsloipe

Langlauf Gantrisch main axis

The Langlaufzentrum Gantrisch main loop is the ideal route for beginners. The route is mostly gently ascending or flat on the wide main road.


MapElevation Profile
Level of difficulty
easy
Distance
5.3 km
Duration
1:15 h
Ascent
106 m
Descent
21 m
Highest Point
1568 m
Lowest Point
1484 m
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The main axis of the Langlaufzentrum Gantrisch is the perfect route for beginners. The route is mostly nicely flat, partly slightly ascending and wide. When energy runs low, you can turn around on the main axis at will and return to the starting point.

Tip from the author

From the watershed to the shelter hut with a break at the kiosk and then back to the watershed - 10 ideal kilometres for beginners.


Map and elevation profile


Details

Features
Level of difficulty
easy
Distance
5.3 km
Duration
1:15 h
Ascent
106 m
Descent
21 m
Highest Point
1568 m
Lowest Point
1484 m
Condition
Technique
Experience
Landscape
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Directions

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Getting there

  • Public Transport

    Gurnigel, Watershed SBB timetable Arrival Another mobility offer from the municipalities and the nature park is the Gantrisch snow bus, operated by Bus Alpin. All information can be found on the Bus Alpin website.

  • Privat Transport

    Arrival

  • Parking

    Arrival


Useful information

Safety Information
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Equipment

Guests without their own equipment can rent classic and skating cross-country skiing gear at three locations at reasonable prices. It is self-service, and payment is made on site in cash or by Twint.

  • Gurnigel Berghaus, Gurnigelberghaus 1, 3099 Rüti b. Riggisberg
  • Hotel Restaurant Schwarzenbühl, 3156 Riffenmatt
  • Riffenmatt opposite Restaurant Löwen, Dorfplatz 33A, 3156 Riffenmatt

Learn more about rental here.

Additional information

You can watch live how the trails currently look, how much snow there is, or if the sun is shining via the webcam. Which trails the grooming vehicle last tracked can be followed live here.

All important information such as trail conditions, rental opening hours, trail passes, and the cross-country ski school can be found on the website of the Langlaufzentrum Gantrisch.