A true challenge for training and competition.
The Ritzensee WM trail has already hosted the Junior World Championships in 1988 and 1999, as well as the Military World Championships in 2000 and several World Cups. 3.4 km difficult, constantly changing, strongly hilly terrain, partly through forest, but also offers beautiful panoramic views of the Steinernes Meer. Start and finish at the Ritzensee cross-country ski stadium. Snowmaking system available.
Author’s recommendation
Meet & Greet on the cross-country ski trail
Saalfelden is known for its internationally successful professional athletes who appreciate this trail as a popular training route.
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.
Track types
Bildstock Thorerschmied
Thorer Kapelle
Marterl Kollingwald
Wegkreuz Schmalenbergham
Bildstock Klampfererhof
Museum Schloss Ritzen
Pinzgauer Heimatmuseum Schloss Ritzen
Public transport
Public-transport-friendly
BY TRAIN
You can enjoy your holiday from the very start by taking the train. No traffic jam can stop you from getting to Saalfelden Leogang! Furthermore, the ÖBB timetable will quickly and easily help you find the ideal train connection to Saalfelden station: www.oebb.at (walk to the starting point approx. 30 minutes)
BY BUS
The starting point at the cross-country ski stadium in Saalfelden can be reached by the Postbus from the Saalfelden town center. The bus stop "Saalfelden Ritzensee" is located very close to the trail entry point. Further information can be found at https://fahrplan.salzburg-verkehr.at/
Tip: Book the Loigom-Soifen shuttle at +43 662 265500. This service will bring you easily and comfortably from various districts of Leogang and Saalfelden to the starting point. Further 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 the Saalfelden town center. Turn right and cross the Brandl bridge towards Ritzensee. Follow the road until after about 700 m on the left side the Hotel Ritzenhof appears, turn right here. After about 100 m, the cross-country ski stadium as well as parking spaces and the trail entry point are located on the left side, slightly elevated.
Parking
Parking spaces are available directly at the Ritzensee cross-country ski stadium.Coordinates
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Localization
Derived from the technical difficulty and the stamina requirements.

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