Cross-country skiing and biathlon in the shadow of the Zugspitze

Winter sports activities around Lermoos at a glance:

• Cross-country skiing
• tobogganing
• Skiing and snowboarding in the Grubigstein ski area; Lermoos offers two special highlights for boarders and freestylers: a special snowboard run and a fun park.
• Winter hiking, especially snowshoe hikes
• Igloo building
• Riding a piste bully
• Horse-drawn sleigh ride
• Laser biathlon
• Ski tours
• Ice skating, curling and ice hockey

It couldn't be more convenient: cross-country skiers can strap on their own skis or hire skis directly at Lermoos/Tyrol station and the fun can begin. 130 kilometres of trails - which connect Lermoos with the Berwang ski arena, among others - are just waiting to be explored. The laser biathlon in Berwang is particularly exciting and requires fitness and precision!

A unique cross-country skiing experience

The train journey to Ehrwald is an experience in itself! After Garmisch, the mountains come close to the tracks and the route leads through the narrow valley of the Loisach, which lies at the foot of the Zugspitze. But then the scenery changes: near Ehrwald, a round, perfectly flat valley floor opens up and you soon recognise the cross-country skiers doing their laps on the trails in the glistening sunlight. One of the trails leads right past Lermoos railway station. If you follow it eastwards, you soon reach the popular golf trail or the Tummebichlloipe. The 130 kilometres of trails are well groomed and can be used free of charge. The surrounding railway stations in Ehrwald, Lähn, Bichlbach and Heiterwang are also in close proximity to various cross-country ski trails, most of which connect to the Arena Loipe. A challenging, almost 40-kilometre circuit through the entire Tiroler Zugspitz Arena, the golf trail even has snow-making facilities and is therefore particularly snow-sure. You can find out which trails are currently groomed in the daily trail report, click here for the interactive trail overview.

Refreshments in the middle of the mountains

The Restaurant & Pizzeria La Familia, which is located directly on the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena cross-country ski trail, is the perfect place for a relaxing break during your winter sports excursion. The rustic ambience of the Restaurant & Pizzeria La Familia, which wonderfully reflects the alpine atmosphere of the surroundings, creates a cosy and inviting atmosphere that will make your stay a special experience.

Laser biathlon for beginners and pros

Once a week there is a special event on the Moosloipe in Berwang: laser biathlon. Shooting is done without ammunition but with a laser, so beginners can also take part. You find yourself at the shooting range with a pounding pulse and the small black target just won't hold still. All of a sudden, you have a completely different appreciation of the performance of the professionals that you are watching from the comfort of your couch during the Biathlon World Cup on TV. The trigger of the laser rifle is sensitive. "Half exhale, hold your breath, pull the trigger" - the trainer's tips are worth their weight in gold - and soon the participants are able to score their first hits. The poles are picked up again and it's off to the next round of brisk cross-country skiing.

Fun on the slopes in the Grubigstein ski area

Of course, skiers and snowboarders also get their money's worth in Lermoos. The Grubigsteinbahn valley station is just 600 metres south of Lermoos train station. This takes you directly into the Grubigstein ski area - with a variety of pistes for beginners and pros on a total of 27 kilometres of pistes. Particularly interesting for boarders and freestylers: the fun park with various jumps, the permanent race track with timekeeping and the natural snowboard area with its own snowboard run. The daily updated overview of all open pistes and lifts can be found here.

The longest natural toboggan run in Tyrol

If you prefer to swap your skis for runners, you should definitely try out the longest natural toboggan run in the Tiroler Zugspitz Arena, directly on the Grubigstein in Lermoos. The starting point is the middle station of the Grubigstein cable car. And if you don't have your own toboggan, you can hire one on site.

Experience Lermoos in summer

Those travelling to Lermoos in summer can explore nature in the shadow of the Wetterstein massif on foot, by mountain bike or even paragliding

Getting to the cross-country ski trail in Leermoos

If you are travelling there for cross-country skiing, take the train directly to Lermoos station, the trail starts right there. To get to the biathlon in Berwang, travel to Lermoos railway station and take the regional bus 5 in the direction of Berwang Brand. Get off at the Berwang Unterdorf Sonnenalmbahn stop. You can find an overview of ski buses here.