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  • Rigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg Cross Country Ski

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    near Rigi Kaltbad, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    8.76mi
    Elevation +
    1155f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofRigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg Cross Country Ski Photo ofRigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg Cross Country Ski Photo ofRigi Kaltbad to Rigi Scheidegg Cross Country Ski

    In terms of views it is stunning. It is worth doing at least once, though getting up is pricey. It is a good track for beginners, although if you start with views like those….The track is really uncomplicated as it fo...

  • 2017 Engadin Ski Marathon

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    near Maloja, Chantun Grischun (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    26.64mi
    Elevation +
    630f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo of2017 Engadin Ski Marathon Photo of2017 Engadin Ski Marathon Photo of2017 Engadin Ski Marathon

    Flawless event, even weather seems syncronised onto blue sky setting (at least for 2015, 2016 and 2017 editions). Race run with broken pole from km 13. Actual run time was 2h57 min (extra minutes are mostly time stand...

  • Rundloipe Sedrun (n.249, XC SK)

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    near Sedrun, Chantun Grischun (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    14.29mi
    Elevation +
    823f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofRundloipe Sedrun (n.249, XC SK) Photo ofRundloipe Sedrun (n.249, XC SK) Photo ofRundloipe Sedrun (n.249, XC SK)

    A very fun track if you like lots of ups and downs, narrow tracks and some sharp turns. Views are excellent. The tracks are so sunk into the Rhein Valley (Vorderrhein, yes the little stream you see is the beginning of...

  • XC SK Obergoms

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    near Oberwald, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    27.65mi
    Elevation +
    1040f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofXC SK Obergoms Photo ofXC SK Obergoms Photo ofXC SK Obergoms

    First ski of season, 2h47 min moving time, approx 16 km/h skating style Stop in Oberwald if you are coming from the Zürich Area via Andermatt. Done on 30 Nov 2019 Fairly flat. Good snow conditions with a couple ...

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  • Zuoz to Zernez - Classic Style

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    near Resgia, Chantun Grischun (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    14.46mi
    Elevation +
    558f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofZuoz to Zernez - Classic Style Photo ofZuoz to Zernez - Classic Style Photo ofZuoz to Zernez - Classic Style

    Done in 2h 1 min moving time, classic style (can be done much faster if you are fresh) Really worth doing if you are in Engadin. The track is narrow and it more or less follows contour lines a couple hundred metres...

  • Engadin Ski Marathon 2016 - 03 - 13

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    near Maloja, Chantun Grischun (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    26.43mi
    Elevation +
    2044f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofEngadin Ski Marathon 2016 - 03 - 13 Photo ofEngadin Ski Marathon 2016 - 03 - 13 Photo ofEngadin Ski Marathon 2016 - 03 - 13

    Reasonably flat and technically straightforward cross country skating ski Marathon (it can be run also in Classic style). Very well organised. Almost always sunny spring snow weather (2016 Edition overcast for a change)...

  • Salwideli Panorama Loipe (n.319, xc sk)

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    near Oberflüehüttenboden, Kanton Luzern (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    19.46mi
    Elevation +
    1332f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSalwideli Panorama Loipe (n.319, xc sk) Photo ofSalwideli Panorama Loipe (n.319, xc sk) Photo ofSalwideli Panorama Loipe (n.319, xc sk)

    This is a very scenic/pretty track. Well worth the trip, and not far from Luzern. The panorama Loipe is 12km only (I did a bit extra in loops in the plateau as I did not feel like doing down and up again). On a yea...

  • Klosters - XC CL

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    near Klosters Platz, Chantun Grischun (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    22.54mi
    Elevation +
    2421f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofKlosters - XC CL Photo ofKlosters - XC CL Photo ofKlosters - XC CL

    Done in 2h42 mins moving time, lots of stopping, relaxed with classic skin skis Train stop is Davos Platz (not Dorf!!!). Very important. The tracks start about 500 metres distance from the train station. There is a...

  • XC SK Obergoms Rottenloipe Oberwald Niederwald 2x

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    near Oberwald, Canton du Valais (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    43.60mi
    Elevation +
    1119f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofXC SK Obergoms Rottenloipe Oberwald Niederwald 2x Photo ofXC SK Obergoms Rottenloipe Oberwald Niederwald 2x Photo ofXC SK Obergoms Rottenloipe Oberwald Niederwald 2x

    My first time in Obergoms and it will not be the last one. These tracks are well worth visiting, despite the 3 to 5 train connections required and 2 to 3 hour journey (each way). Tracks are fully suitable for beginner...

  • XC CL(skins) Finnenloipe

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    near Rothenthurm, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    38.80mi
    Elevation +
    768f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofXC CL(skins) Finnenloipe Photo ofXC CL(skins) Finnenloipe Photo ofXC CL(skins) Finnenloipe

    Net time was 4hrs 11 minutes, giving average speed of 14.9 kmh. Arrived with 3 pairs of skis (intending only to use skins) and all 3 were used. First 32kms done with classic skin skis until one of the skins fell of...

  • Melchsee Frutt XC Ski Classic (Melchsee Tannensee)

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    near Melchsee-Frutt, Kanton Obwalden (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    18.74mi
    Elevation +
    1142f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofMelchsee Frutt XC Ski Classic (Melchsee Tannensee) Photo ofMelchsee Frutt XC Ski Classic (Melchsee Tannensee) Photo ofMelchsee Frutt XC Ski Classic (Melchsee Tannensee)

    Snow "nearly" certain groomed tracks at altitude between 1900 and 2000 metres. About 1hr20 min from Zürich to Stockalp (plus cable car time). Spectacular views. Parking in Stockalp (5 Chf) then take Seilbahn up to Mel...

  • Gottschalkenberg 2km Skating Style Loipe (Raten pass)

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    near Gottschalkenberg, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    18.93mi
    Elevation +
    692f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofGottschalkenberg 2km Skating Style Loipe (Raten pass) Photo ofGottschalkenberg 2km Skating Style Loipe (Raten pass) Photo ofGottschalkenberg 2km Skating Style Loipe (Raten pass)

    Tiny and compact 2km cross country ski track with a few turns and ondulations. Sometimes on slightly tilted terrain. It is an entertaining track. The variety of turns and sights compensates for the short length. There...

  • Andermatt Hospental Zumdorf Realp - 50km Skating

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    near Andermatt, Kanton Uri (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    31.18mi
    Elevation +
    823f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofAndermatt Hospental Zumdorf Realp - 50km Skating Photo ofAndermatt Hospental Zumdorf Realp - 50km Skating Photo ofAndermatt Hospental Zumdorf Realp - 50km Skating

    27 km of groomed trails, easy and middle. The tracks around Realp are fairly varied and there is even biathlon area. The tracks around Andermatt are really easy as they lie mostly on the flat valley section (with a bit o...

  • Lenzerheide (xc sk)

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    near Lenz, Chantun Grischun (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    22.37mi
    Elevation +
    1854f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofLenzerheide (xc sk) Photo ofLenzerheide (xc sk) Photo ofLenzerheide (xc sk)

    Very nice tracks. Done in 2h56 moving time skating. The tracks are very good though with quite a few ups and downs. The highlights these day were the Valbella Parpan Varbella trails (good snow, lots of turns, ups a...

  • Scuol Martina Talloipe (classic, skins)

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    near Martina, Chantun Grischun (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    15.88mi
    Elevation +
    2674f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofScuol Martina Talloipe (classic, skins) Photo ofScuol Martina Talloipe (classic, skins) Photo ofScuol Martina Talloipe (classic, skins)

    Done in very relaxed 1h47 min with classic skin skis, carrying big backpack I chose today at random and it turned out to be a day in which they had a race going on, so I waited 10 mins until they were gone. Snow co...

  • Zuoz to Maloja Skating

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    near Resgia, Chantun Grischun (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    24.26mi
    Elevation +
    988f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofZuoz to Maloja Skating Photo ofZuoz to Maloja Skating Photo ofZuoz to Maloja Skating

    3h21 min net moving time so a little under 12km-h (so extra time for pictures, calls of nature, and a somehow long lunch required to warm up). Do no do this track from Zuoz up to Maloja. Do it from Maloja to Zuoz G...

  • Andermatt - Hospental - Zumdorf - Realp Classic Style

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    near Andermatt, Kanton Uri (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    17.58mi
    Elevation +
    679f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofAndermatt - Hospental - Zumdorf - Realp Classic Style Photo ofAndermatt - Hospental - Zumdorf - Realp Classic Style Photo ofAndermatt - Hospental - Zumdorf - Realp Classic Style

    Fairly decent tracks between 1500 to 1600 metres so reasonably snow-certain. There is a super flat 4 o 5 km lap in the plain right in front of Andermatt which should be problem free for anybody. If you move up to Z...

  • Finnenloipe Rothenturm

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    near Rothenthurm, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    15.31mi
    Elevation +
    200f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofFinnenloipe Rothenturm Photo ofFinnenloipe Rothenturm Photo ofFinnenloipe Rothenturm

    This is a fairly flat enjoyable track. It is at about 920 metre altitude. It is a good place to train distance. The track contains 3 full laps around the 7k and one around the 11 K (with one of the first three contain...

  • Zugerberg Loipe 9.3.2016 (lap is 11km, some extra km added)

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    near Zugerberg, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    10.04mi
    Elevation +
    1519f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofZugerberg Loipe 9.3.2016 (lap is 11km, some extra km added) Photo ofZugerberg Loipe 9.3.2016 (lap is 11km, some extra km added) Photo ofZugerberg Loipe 9.3.2016 (lap is 11km, some extra km added)

    Very good track when there is snow. Good views of surrounding mountains-lakes (Rigi, Rootberg, Wildspitz, Gnipen, etc). Parts of the mid section with small stretches of moorland and Birchtrees have Scandinavian feel. N...

  • Zernez Susch (Classic, Skins)

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    near Zernez, Chantun Grischun (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    13.24mi
    Elevation +
    1440f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofZernez Susch (Classic, Skins) Photo ofZernez Susch (Classic, Skins) Photo ofZernez Susch (Classic, Skins)

    Right after doing the Scuol Martina Talloipe I tried this one in Zernez (30 min with train) This is one I recommend taking a pass on unless you are very curious, or it has snowed recently and you get confirmation that...

  • La Diagonela 2018 65km Classic style Cross Country

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    near Resgia, Chantun Grischun (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    39.96mi
    Elevation +
    1670f
    TrailRank
    28
    Photo ofLa Diagonela 2018 65km Classic style Cross Country Photo ofLa Diagonela 2018 65km Classic style Cross Country Photo ofLa Diagonela 2018 65km Classic style Cross Country

    This is a longish distance event in classic style, and covers a chunk of the 220km of tracks available in the Engadin valley. It has a start and a finish in Zuoz (easy to get to with train). It has a 9.30 am start and...

  • XC SK Finnenloipe

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    near Rothenthurm, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    12.84mi
    Elevation +
    413f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofXC SK Finnenloipe Photo ofXC SK Finnenloipe Photo ofXC SK Finnenloipe

    Skating, moving time 1 h 36', Garmin 5 elevation gain 210 metres Relevant information on Finnenloipe

  • Finnenloipe 2 (with 15km stretch)

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    near Rothenthurm, Kanton Schwyz (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    20.31mi
    Elevation +
    318f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofFinnenloipe 2 (with 15km stretch) Photo ofFinnenloipe 2 (with 15km stretch) Photo ofFinnenloipe 2 (with 15km stretch)

    Follows from the last trail uploaded 28.11 This was done 30.11.17.. in afternoon a fair bit of fresh now snow covering tracks and making it fairly slow. The 15 km Loipe is quite a decent distance for those who want v...

  • Menzingen mini loipe

    Cross Country Ski
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    near Menzingen, Kanton Zug (Switzerland)
    Author
    Miguel Alcober
    Distance
    3.22mi
    Elevation +
    46f
    TrailRank
    26
    Photo ofMenzingen mini loipe Photo ofMenzingen mini loipe Photo ofMenzingen mini loipe

    Great track for beginners, to get good speed doing laps. Overall nice views. Wind: if the day is windy the tracks will get blown away because it's on a plain in a valley with no cover of trees. There are parkings a...

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