--- title: Wurzeralm high-altitude cross-country trail (S5) url: "https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-poi/detail/430009641/wurzeralm-high-altitude-cross-country-trail-s5.html" description: The Wurzeralm high-altitude cross-country trail is a sunny trail with guaranteed snow for all the family to enjoy. date: 2017-02-22 modified: 2026-03-18 --- # Wurzeralm high-altitude cross-country trail (S5) Wurzeralm high-altitude cross-country trail (S5) ================================================== Spital am Pyhrn, Oberösterreich, Österreich ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/212274/DB33853C74791E04B9CB0D3BB26CA3D3158B3B432FCF2951CD14B38F34A67FF9/wurzeralm-hoehenloipe.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/212275/36F96D18C4F22147B057C2C411C9FAA589D8443E3AC187D72F7F65B756D088AA/wurzeralm-hoehenloipe-bild-3.jpg) ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/260x195/212276/26019515D44289305D929FA59F5B2607EAC957A10CEBAC6FDBDC5EDF334FB766/wurzeralm-hoehenloipe-bild-6.jpg) Open copyright © TVB Pyhrn-Priel Close copyright [ ![A snow-covered landscape with gentle hills and tall mountains in the background. The sky is partly cloudy, and there are tracks in the snow.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212274/DB33853C74791E04B9CB0D3BB26CA3D3158B3B432FCF2951CD14B38F34A67FF9/wurzeralm-hoehenloipe.jpg "© TVB Pyhrn-Priel") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212274/DB33853C74791E04B9CB0D3BB26CA3D3158B3B432FCF2951CD14B38F34A67FF9/wurzeralm-hoehenloipe.jpg) Open copyright © TVB Pyhrn-Priel Close copyright [ ![A snowy landscape with mountains in the background. The sky is partly cloudy and the tracks of vehicles are visible.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212275/36F96D18C4F22147B057C2C411C9FAA589D8443E3AC187D72F7F65B756D088AA/wurzeralm-hoehenloipe-bild-3.jpg "© TVB Pyhrn-Priel") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212275/36F96D18C4F22147B057C2C411C9FAA589D8443E3AC187D72F7F65B756D088AA/wurzeralm-hoehenloipe-bild-3.jpg) Open copyright © TVB Pyhrn-Priel Close copyright [ ![A winter landscape with snow-covered hills and high mountains in the background. The ski slope is clearly visible and invites to skiing.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212276/26019515D44289305D929FA59F5B2607EAC957A10CEBAC6FDBDC5EDF334FB766/wurzeralm-hoehenloipe-bild-6.jpg "© TVB Pyhrn-Priel") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212276/26019515D44289305D929FA59F5B2607EAC957A10CEBAC6FDBDC5EDF334FB766/wurzeralm-hoehenloipe-bild-6.jpg) Open copyright © TVB Pyhrn-Priel Close copyright [ ![A snowy landscape with tall mountains in the background. Some skiers are on the slopes.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212277/8FD031672F9B769473C1885DAA4659D9406C8A56B1D6841CAA7EE5AB6F94C1EC/wurzeralm-hoehenloipe-bild-7.jpg "© TVB Pyhrn-Priel") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212277/8FD031672F9B769473C1885DAA4659D9406C8A56B1D6841CAA7EE5AB6F94C1EC/wurzeralm-hoehenloipe-bild-7.jpg) Open copyright © TVB Pyhrn-Priel Close copyright [ ![A snowy landscape with a magnificent mountain backdrop. The ski trail winds through the untouched winter scenery.](https://assets.tourdata.at/x550/212278/8E6E79698D0586B5EF57C12F7D8243C7FAD395884B4425A81EEEFA71ED620E7E/wurzeralm-hoehenloipe-bild-8.jpg "© TVB Pyhrn-Priel") ](https://assets.tourdata.at/1920x/212278/8E6E79698D0586B5EF57C12F7D8243C7FAD395884B4425A81EEEFA71ED620E7E/wurzeralm-hoehenloipe-bild-8.jpg) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Pyhrn 33 4582 Spital am Pyhrn [ open in Google Maps ](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Pyhrn%2033%2C%204582%20Spital%20am%20Pyhrn "Link will open in a new window") [ Open in Apple Maps ](https://maps.apple.com/place?address=Pyhrn%2033%2C%204582%20Spital%20am%20Pyhrn "Link will open in a new window") ![](https://static.ecmaps.de/staticmap.jpg?experience=webarchitektur-meta&lat=47.6355811636254&lon=14.2810249328613&width=991&height=450&project=ttg-basemap&zoom=2000&server=meta.tourdata.at) **Nordic skiing region**last snowfall: 04.02.2026 Trails in operation: no The Wurzeralm high-altitude cross-country trail is a sunny trail with guaranteed snow for all the family to enjoy. The trail takes skiers across the high and low marshland of Teichlboden, and enjoys a spectacular backdrop at the foot of the Warscheneck mountain. Getting here: You can only reach the entry point for the trail by taking the Wurzeralm funicular railway from Spital am Pyhrn. It takes approximately 15 minutes to travel on foot from the mountain station of the funicular railway to the entry point for the trail at Linzerhaus lodge. [ Contact ](#ttgCollapseKontakt) ---------------------------------- **Wurzeralm high-altitude cross-country trail (S5)** Pyhrn 33 4582 Spital am Pyhrn Phone [ +43 7564 5275 ](tel:+4375645275) E-Mail [info@hiwu.at](#mailto) Web [skisport.com/de/hiwu](https://skisport.com/de/hiwu "New window") https://skisport.com/de/hiwu --- **Contact person** Hinterstoder-Wurzeralm Bergbahnen AG Hinterstoder-Wurzeralm Bergbahnen AG Pyhrn 33 4582 Spital am Pyhrn Phone [ +43 7564 5275 ](tel:+4375645275) E-Mail [info@hiwu.at](#mailto) Web [skisport.com/de/hiwu](https://skisport.com/de/hiwu "New window") --- **Legal contact information** AT-4582 Spital am Pyhrn --- **We speak the following languages** German [ Opening hours ](#ttgCollapseOeffnungszeiten) ------------------------------------------------ When the Wurzeralm funicular railway is in operation, and when the snow conditions are right. [ Arrival ](#ttgCollapseAnreise) ---------------------------------- **Accessibility / arrival**You can only get to the trail entrance via the Wurzeralm funicular in Spital am Pyhrn. From the top station of the funicular you need about 15 minutes to walk to the trail entrance at the Linzerhaus or the Bärenhütte. [ Trail report ](#ttgCollapseLoipenbericht) --------------------------------------------- **Basis-Data**Report dated: 05.04.2026 last snowfall: 04.02.2026 open from: 18.02.2026 Trails in operation: no **Cross-country ski and snow information**Depth of snow: 10 cm Snow quality: good grip Snow conditions: powder snow [ Cross-country skiing paths ](#ttgCollapseLoipen) ---------------------------------------------------- [ Open copyright © Copyright: Alpenland Tourismus GmbH Close copyright ![](https://assets.tourdata.at/660x495/240389/A1FB1323B86B2E07229DC5F073EB4DB3D02FF8A1870DF8FB343BA1832A64EFD5/wurzeralm-hoehenloipe.jpg "Wurzeralm Höhenloipe (© Copyright: Alpenland Tourismus GmbH)") Wurzeralm high-altitude cross-country trail - S5 ](https://www.upperaustria.com/en/oesterreich-tour/detail/430001057/wurzeralm-high-altitude-cross-country-trail-s5.html) [ Sports ](#ttgCollapseSportarten) ------------------------------------ - Cross-country skiiing [ Prices ](#ttgCollapsePreise) -------------------------------- **General price information**Use of the trail is free! [ Suitability ](#ttgCollapseEignung) -------------------------------------- **Season**- Winter [ Accessibility ](#ttgCollapseBarrierefreiheit) ------------------------------------------------- Please get in touch for more information. 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