Altreichenau: Alpine Skiing, Cross-Country Skiing and Hiking

At Bureiberg in Altreichenau, there is a 1-kilometre-long ski slope with a drag lift, which is particularly suitable for beginners. Several cross-country skiing and hiking options are also available. When looking for suitable accommodation, it is therefore particularly important to decide what you want to focus on during your days: short descents on the practice slope, longer cross-country trails or hikes with designated starting points.

Key facts on the topic

• The ski slope at Bureiberg is 1 kilometre long and has a drag lift.
• The slope at Bureiberg is particularly suitable for beginners.
• The Adalbert-Stifter Trail runs for 29 kilometres along the former railway line from Waldkirchen railway station via Jandelsbrunn, Neureichenau, Altreichenau and Frauenberg to Haidmühle.
• The Altreichenau loop trail is 3 kilometres long, a moderately difficult skating trail in open terrain, and is illuminated twice a week.
• The 3-kilometre-long Brennerin Loop Trail starts and ends at the Altreichenau cross-country skiing car park.
• The hike to the Mammoth Fir starts at the Altreichenau leisure centre, the Loipenstüberl.

Distinguishing between alpine skiing and cross-country skiing

The local ski slope and the cross-country trails appeal to different interests. At Bureiberg, beginners will find a 1-kilometre-long descent with a drag lift. Those looking to get started in alpine skiing can use this slope as a specific reference point when planning their trip.

There are two cross-country skiing options of different lengths. The 29-kilometre-long Adalbert-Stifter Trail passes through several towns and follows a former railway line. The 3-kilometre-long Altreichenau loop trail, by contrast, is described as a moderately difficult skating trail in open terrain. The term skating trail refers to a specific cross-country skiing technique. The additional lighting on two days per week is a separate factor to consider when planning the timing.

Hiking routes with designated starting points

Altreichenau is also connected to longer hiking routes. The 21st stage of the Goldsteig trail leads from Haidmühle via Dreisesselberg, Neureichenau, Altreichenau and Lackenhäuser to Breitenberg. Anyone planning a stage of this long-distance hiking trail should consider the specific route and their personal daily schedule separately from the local ski slope.

For a shorter hike, the route to the Mammoth Fir starts at the Altreichenau leisure centre, the Loipenstüberl. The Brennerin Loop Trail, on the other hand, starts and ends at the Altreichenau cross-country skiing car park. These designated starting points help when selecting the day's destination.

Further experiences and local history

In addition to winter sports and hiking, the Altreichenau Archery School offers taster sessions, family taster sessions and archery with a dog. This can be interesting for travel groups in which not everyone wants to take part in the same sport.

The history of the place is also part of its identity: Altreichenau originated as a glassmakers' settlement on the site of a glassworks built around 1600 and later dissolved. This historical background adds a cultural aspect to practical travel planning without reducing the place to a single era.

Choose accommodation based on your travel programme

When choosing accommodation in Altreichenau, it is advisable to first define your planned travel programme. If the beginners' slope is the main focus, Bureiberg is the key reference point. For cross-country skiing, the cross-country skiing car park, the loop trail and the Adalbert-Stifter Trail, which runs through several towns, are relevant. Hikers can orient themselves by the start of the hike to the Mammoth Fir or by the route of the Goldsteig stage.

FAQ

Which ski slope is there in Altreichenau?

There is a 1-kilometre-long ski slope with a drag lift at Bureiberg. It is particularly suitable for beginners.

Is there a cross-country skiing trail in Altreichenau?

Yes. The 29-kilometre-long Adalbert-Stifter Trail passes through Altreichenau, among other places. There is also the 3-kilometre-long Altreichenau loop trail.

Which trail is illuminated?

The 3-kilometre-long Altreichenau loop trail is illuminated twice a week.

Where does the Brennerin Loop Trail start?

The 3-kilometre-long Brennerin Loop Trail starts and ends at the Altreichenau cross-country skiing car park.

Where does the hike to the Mammoth Fir start?

The starting point is at the Altreichenau leisure centre, the Loipenstüberl.

What does the Archery School offer?

The Altreichenau Archery School offers taster sessions, family taster sessions and archery with a dog.

For the overarching travel overview: Neureichenau.