Late evening training in the middle of Nordic Park Saalfelden!
First-class training route for nocturnal cross-country skiing enjoyment. The difficulty of the trail is classified as easy to medium. The route runs along the lake shore; start/finish is at the cross-country skiing stadium at Ritzensee in Saalfelden. The trail is snowed and illuminated daily until 9:00 pm. Length: 1.4 km.
Author’s recommendation
Tension & relaxation in Nordic Park
For a atmospheric finish after training, a visit to the hotels and restaurants around Ritzensee is recommended.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
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From the starting point at the Ritzensee cross-country skiing stadium, the trail runs along the lake shore back to the starting point. Those who want to fully push their limits can include the connected world-class competition trail (4.7 km, difficult) and extend the training route.
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Public transport
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BY TRAIN
You can enjoy your holiday from the very start by train. No traffic jams prevent you from coming to Saalfelden Leogang! Furthermore, the ÖBB timetable helps you quickly and easily find the ideal train connection to Saalfelden station: www.oebb.at (approx. 30 minutes walking to the starting point)
BY BUS
The starting point at the Ritzensee cross-country skiing stadium in Saalfelden can be reached by postbus from Saalfelden town center. The bus stop "Saalfelden Ritzensee" is located very close to the trail entry. Further information is available at https://fahrplan.salzburg-verkehr.at/
Tip: Book the Loigom-Soifen shuttle at +43 662 265500. This gets you easily and comfortably from various districts of Leogang and Saalfelden to the starting point. More information is available at https://salzburg-verkehr.at/shuttle/
Directions
BY CAR
Coming from Zell am See on the Pinzgauer Federal Road B311, turn right at the second roundabout towards Maria Alm. Follow the road for about 750 m through Saalfelden town center. Turn right and cross the Brandl bridge towards Ritzensee. Follow the road until after about 700 m, the Hotel Ritzenhof appears on the left side; turn right here. After about 100 m, the cross-country skiing stadium and parking areas are located somewhat elevated on the left side, as well as the trail entry.
Parking
Parking is available directly at the Ritzensee cross-country skiing stadium.Coordinates
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Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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