Reitdorf: Reitecklift, Cross-Country Ski Trail and Winter Paths
For a winter stay in Reitdorf, short first skiing experiences, cross-country skiing on an easy trail, winter paths and other excursion destinations are all available. The Reitecklift is aimed at beginners, while the Reitdorf cross-country ski trail combines two cross-country skiing techniques over 6.38 km. In addition, paths lead along the Enns or to Höch Castle; at Lake Reitdorf, there is a shallow shore and a playground.
- The small Reitecklift is a platter lift in idyllic Reitdorf near Flachau and is suitable for first skiing experiences, as it is neither too steep nor too long.
- The Reitecklift has a heated warming hut with hot drinks for children and accompanying adults.
- The Reitdorf cross-country ski trail (41) is an easy 6.38 km-long trail through Reitdorf, a district of Flachau, with both a classic track and a skating track; it is also suitable for beginners.
- The Ennspromenade winter path (1) follows the Enns through Reitdorf, a district of Flachau, to Altenmarkt.
- The Höch Castle winter circular trail (7) is a romantic, peaceful and family-friendly winter hike in the Radstädter Tauern.
- Lake Reitdorf has a shallow shore where children can splash and play in the water.
- The lake also has a playground with a sandbox, slides and swings.
With a platter lift, you are pulled uphill on the cable by a round platter. This type of lift differs from a chairlift.
Winter Paths and Höch Castle
Another hike is called Reitdorf – Höch Castle – Eibenstein and has trail numbers 2, 38 and 40. It passes Höch Castle, a Renaissance gem with a history spanning more than 800 years.
Local Setting and Landscape
Lake Reiteck is not a natural mountain lake but an artificial bathing lake on the valley floor of the Enns Valley. It is located near where the valley changes direction to the east, in the municipality of Flachau and the district of Reitdorf. This distinguishes it from a natural mountain lake.
Cycling Routes and Other Excursions
The Aigenberg Loop (SW 62) is a moderately difficult mountain biking tour that leads to Reitdorf via the Enns Cycle Path. The route also includes cool forest, forestry roads and hiking trails leading to Lake Reitdorf. The loop also follows a quiet elevated road past several farms.
For the higher-level travel overview: Sankt Johann im Pongau District.
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Which hike connects Reitdorf with Höch Castle and Eibenstein?
Trail numbers 2, 38 and 40 belong to this route.
Which mountain biking tour leads to Reitdorf?
What does the route around Aigenberg include?
The route includes a quiet elevated road and several farms.
Which part of the Reitdorf Loop is on the Enns Cycle Path?
Most of the Reitdorf Loop (3) runs along the Enns Cycle Path.
Which cycling tour mentions a bathing opportunity at Lake Reiteck?
The Höch Castle e-trekking bike tour mentions a bathing opportunity at Lake Reiteck.
