Ski-Trail Tannheimer Tal

• The Ski-Trail Tannheimer Tal–Bad Hindelang was a cross-border cross-country marathon.
• The loop runs through the Tannheimer Tal towards the Allgäu.
• The 24.14-kilometre route gains and loses 275 metres of elevation.
• The route can be skied in classic or skating technique.
• The former major event has not taken place since 2024, but the trail remains a tour route.

The name Ski-Trail Tannheimer Tal–Bad Hindelang refers to a cross-country marathon that connected Tyrol with the neighbouring Allgäu. The loop passes through the Tannheimer Tal and continues towards Bavaria. It is 24.14 kilometres long, with 275 metres of ascent and descent. Start and finish are in the area of the Lourdesgrotte and Sägerklause near Tannheim.

Among other sections, the route follows the Vils valley, passes Zöblen and Schattwald, and reaches Unterjoch. It can be skied in classic or skating technique. Today the route is a tour, not an announced race. The loop formerly hosted the annual Ski-Trail Tannheimer Tal–Bad Hindelang marathon, which crossed from Tyrol into the Allgäu.

The Ski-Trail was part of the Allgäu winter-sport calendar for more than two decades. The end of the major event was announced in 2024. The Ski-Trail should therefore be treated as a historic race rather than an annual date. Past routes and supporting programmes belong to their respective editions.

The loop remains a cross-country route that skiers can use. The end of the former marathon did not remove the route from the landscape. Its tour profile describes it as moderately difficult and gives an estimated duration of about four and a half hours. These guide values refer to the route as described; trail conditions can vary by season.

The Tannheimer Tal trail network covers 140 kilometres and includes both classic and skating options. On the Ski-Trail loop, the FIS rules of conduct apply: adapt speed to ability and fatigue, and remain on the marked trail.

As a former major event, the Ski-Trail can be compared with Tyrol’s Koasalauf and the Skadi Loppet in the Bavarian Forest. Their landscapes and formats differ. A guide to cross-country skiing helps distinguish competition from everyday trail use; more event examples appear in the overview of ski-sport events.