Rules of conduct on the cross-country trails
When cross-country skiing in the Kaiserwinkl, the focus is on enjoying nature, getting some exercise and treating one another fairly. To ensure that everyone feels safe and comfortable on the trails, there are a few important rules of conduct. With mutual consideration and a realistic assessment of your own ability, nothing stands in the way of a relaxing day’s cross-country skiing.
The most important cross-country skiing rules at a glance
- Be considerate – Ski in such a way that you neither endanger nor obstruct other cross-country skiers.
- Follow the signs – Stick to the markings, the direction of travel and the specified skiing technique.
- Keep to the right – If there are several tracks, use the right-hand track. Groups should also ski one behind the other and keep to the right.
- Overtake safely – Overtake on the left, ensuring you maintain a safe distance.
- Give way – If there is oncoming traffic, move to the right. Cross-country skiers descending have right of way.
- Adjust your speed – Adapt your pace to your ability, the terrain, visibility and conditions on the trail.
- Keep the trail clear – Step off the trail when taking a break. After a fall, clear the trail as quickly as possible.
- Assist in the event of accidents – It goes without saying that you should offer assistance in the event of an accident. Those involved and any witnesses must provide their personal details.
At night, the cross-country trails are reserved for snow groomers
Please note: The cross-country trails in the Kaiserwinkl may not be used between 5.30 pm and 7.00 am. During this time, snow groomers are out preparing the trails for the next day’s cross-country skiing. By doing this, you are not only protecting yourself, but also helping to maintain the high quality of the trails.
Cross-country ski trail signage
What do the signs mean?
Classification according to type of use
1. cross-country trail for the classic technique:
The classic technique trail must be prepared and groomed. Downhill sections with changes of direction that could pose a danger to the user must be prepared but not groomed. With the exception of uphill and downhill sections, classic technique trails may only be used with parallel skis. The right-hand lane must always be used to facilitate overtaking. Single-track trails are only to use in one direction.
2. free technique track:
Free technique tracks may be used in any direction, provided they are wide enough, but the right-hand side of the track must always be used.
3. cross-country skiing route:
On cross-country skiing routes, the type of use may be freely chosen.
Classification of the levels of difficulty
1. easy trail (marked blue):
Easy trails are predominantly flat trails whose ascent and descent sections may not exceed 10 % longitudinal gradient - with the exception of short sections in open terrain. They are to be marked in the colour BLUE. The downhill sections of easy cross-country ski trails for the classic technique must be manageable in their entire length and must not force the cross-country skier to actively change direction.
2. medium difficulty trail (marked red):
Moderately difficult trails are trails that run predominantly in undulating terrain and whose ascent and descent sections may not exceed 20 % longitudinal gradient - with the exception of short sections in open terrain. They are to be marked in the colour RED. Downhill sections of medium-difficulty classic technique trails may contain curves that cause the skier to actively change direction.
3. difficult trail (marked in black):
Difficult trails have longitudinal gradients on both the uphill and downhill sections that exceed the maximum value for medium difficulty trails. They are to be marked in the colour BLACK.
Additional signs
