Trip Sheet

Cross Country Skiing Göllerloipe, St. Ägyder Gschaid, Niederösterreich

Organized by Peter Levenitschnig

Date: Feb 20th 2005

Description, Grade of Difficulty:
The cross-country trail is situated just beside Mount Göller, at a height starting from 1.000m, fairly level into a valley and back, so it is also suitable for beginners and children. Away from traffic, nice view to mountain. If the sun is shining, it is smiling on the trail for some hours around noon. Length about 4 km. Parking lot and "Gasthaus" also available. A second trail shorter and still easier is nearby. Admission to the trails is for free,
John will give us a little introduction to the technique of cross-country skiing.

Ägyder Gschaid is situated about 35 km northeast of Mariazell, driving time by car from Wien-Hütteldorf 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours.

Meeting time and place: Parking lot of Gasthof "Am Gscheid" (at St. Ägyder Gschaid, opposite of Göllerloipe): 10.00 pm
Ending time: End of our sports activities probably between 3 and 4 o'clock, end of trip depends on our social drink afterwards.

Route by car:
Vienna - Westautobahn A1 - St. Pölten, exit Süd - (direction to Mariazell) - Lilienfeld - Freiland - St. Ägyd am Neuwalde - St. Ägyder Gschaid

Car sharing:
I can offer 3 seats in my car, meeting point would be Hütteldorf underground station. If needed, could others also offer car sharing, please?

Equipment:
Bring your own skis or rent at the Gasthaus (€ 7 per day). Renting comprises skis, shoes and sticks, but bringing along your own thin sport socks is a good idea. Clothing similar to gear for running: Not too warm, sweat absorbing, additional layer for breaks in between. Sun glasses, sun cream, thermos flask with hot drink.

If the weather is very bad we postpone to next Sunday. In doubt please give me a call:
0699 135 16 232