Leo Neumayer trail in Plankenau (in St. Johann)
The Leo Neumayer trail in Plankenau near St. Johann in Salzburg stretches over 8 kilometers and offers varied terrain for both classic cross-country skiers and skate enthusiasts. The route runs along the Salzach River through meadows and fields and features gentle to moderate gradients.
Short info:
- How long is the trail? 8 kilometers
- How difficult is the route? Light to medium
- How is the trail prepared? Classic track and skating track
- Does it cost anything to use the cross-country ski trail? No, it's free.
- When is the trail open? Depending on the snow conditions; current information is available from the St. Johann in Salzburg Tourist Board at +43 6412 6036.
The Leo Neumayer trail runs along the Salzach River through the Plankenau district, crossing picturesque meadows and fields. The trail is suitable for both beginners and advanced cross-country skiers, and its gentle to moderate gradients offer a pleasant training experience. The trail is regularly groomed and is designed for both classic and skating style.
The entrance to the trail is in the “Glück auf” area at the junction towards Liechtenstein GorgeThis parking lot is also used by visitors to the Liechtenstein Gorge used.
For information on snow conditions and trail preparation, we recommend contacting the St. Johann in Salzburg Tourist Board in advance at +43 6412 6036.
Although there are no dining options along the trail itself, nearby St. Johann in Salzburg offers a variety of restaurants and cafés that invite you to linger after cross-country skiing.
If you don't have your own cross-country skiing equipment, you can rent it at the following rental stations in St. Johann and its Alpine village:
- Sport Wielandner
- Phone: +43 6412 8413
- Skistadl
- Phone: +43 664 4340866
- Snow shop
- Phone: +43 6412 8322
Insider tip: Use the early morning or late afternoon for your cross-country skiing session to enjoy the peaceful atmosphere and the special light of the rising or setting sun in the winter landscape.
more cross-country ski trails
In addition to the Leo Neumayer trail, there are two other trails in St. Johann in Salzburg: The Alpendorf cross-country ski trail (3.54 km, classic & skating) starts near the Ötzmooshof junction and is classified as moderately difficult. There is also the Obergaßalm high-altitude trail (2.46 km, classic & skating) at around 1,500 m above sea level, which can only be reached with the Alpendorf gondola.
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