Pertisau, Austria

Pertisau lies on the South Western bank of Lake Achensee and has 211km of interesting cross country skiing trails. The highest point is  at 1,263 metres and the area is is known for it's three valleys, each providing a different cross country ski experience. There are 40 km of cross country trails with snow-making capabilities in Achenkirch, Maurach and Pertisau.

Getting to Pertisau by Air

Pertisau is close to Innsbruck airport (45km, 45min away), Salzburg airport (150km, 1h 30min away) and Munich airport (175km, 2h away).


Flights to Innsbruck are through British Airways, Easyjet and TUI flights, and also with Lufthansa, Austrian Airlines and KLM.

Transfer from Innsbruck Airport


Pertisau is a 45 minute drive by road from Innsbruck and a taxi will cost around £100 - £130, but cheaper if you rent a car.

Transfer – Bus - Train

The transfer by train and bus is around 2 hours. The transport site Rome2Rio has full transport options.

Transfer by Taxi


Rofan Reisen   in Maurach.  Tel. +43(5243)5209, info@rofanreisen.com

Four Seasons Travel – easy booking up to 72 hours before departure, Tel. +43(512)584157

Ski bus information/timetable


There is a very good network of buses which link Pertisau with Buchau ,  Achenkirch , Steinberg, Maurach and Wiesing, some meaning a change of bus at Maurach. You can find a link to the bus information website on the main Achensee page.

Cross Country Ski Map of Pertisau
Pertisau Cross Country Ski Routes
Pertisau has a combination of expansive snowy fields, and impressive mountain scenery. The routes through the Gern Valley and into the Falzthurn Valley are especially pretty. The routes start from the Park Platz.
  • P3 Falzthurn - Gramai - 14K, Red

    Loipe Falzthurn - Gramai

    Elevation 972m - 1261m

    The entrance is at the cross country center in Pertisau. The trail leads through the forest to the Falzthurn Alms and then across expansive fields to the Gramaialm (serves food and drinks) at the end of the Falzthurn Valley.

  • Pertisau Village Trail - 3.9K, Beginner

    Elevation 906m - 974m

    A perfect trail for beginners with leads across the fields in the center of Pertisau.

  • M5 Panoramaloipe - 3.5K - Red

    The panorama trail connects the  trails from Maurach and Pertisau and is located above the Landesstrasse near Pertisau. The Løipe is demanding due to several short climbs and descents.

  • P4 Loipe Pletzach - Gern - 10K, Red

    The route into the Gerntal is characterized  by the alternation between flat sections and short climbs. Initially the trail leads through the forest, and onto the Pietzchalm, and from there it ascends slightly along the stream bed to Gern Alm. Back at the entrance, the trail has a moderate slope. For experienced beginners and advanced skiers.

  • P5 Loipe Tristenau - 6K, Black

    This black trail initially runs over the area of the Achensee Golf and Country Club and continues to climb steadily through the forest to the end of the idyllic Tristenau valley. For practiced and advanced skiers.

Cross Country Ski Races


I can't see any reference to this race online since 2025, but the previous information I had on the subject was -

The Achensee 3 Valleys cross country ski race, part of the World loppet series, takes place at the end of February each year. The course is 14K or 28K free technique and 10K or 33K for classic. It leaves from Pertisau into the three Karwendel valleys – Falzthurntal, Gerntal and Dristenau. The Achensee 3-Valleys-Race is part of the Austrian loppet series. There is more about about cross country ski races on this link.


Facebook: Achensee 3 Täler Lauf       Website: www.achensee.com/events

Where to Stay


Choose from accommodation in Achenkirch, Pertisau or Maurach and catch the bus to the Buchau tracks.


Hotel Fisherwirt in Achenkirch is a nice hotel with a good location near to the xc tracks. They also have a  Facebook page.

Tour companies who feature Pertisau