Discover Lenzing: Cross-Country Skiing, Trails and Old Church

Lenzing combines varied trails with a remarkable history. Those planning a trip involving exercise, local stories and the historic church will find a range of options for organising their days. When choosing a holiday apartment or other accommodation, it is worth deciding on your preferred type of trip in advance: the focus could be a cross-country skiing route, a hike to Lenzing Church or exploring the stories and artworks of the area.

Cross-country skiing on different routes

The S9 Lenzing Runde is a 5.7 km cross-country ski trail in open, flat terrain. This provides a clearly defined route for anyone wishing to combine their stay with cross-country skiing. The route can be extended individually via the Euring Loipe or the Stechau Runde. The S9 Lenzing Runde is also connected to Leogang. This information helps you distinguish between a single route and an extended choice of routes when planning your trip.

A shorter alternative is the S8 Stechau Runde. It is 3.6 km long and described as an easy cross-country ski trail. There are access points in the centre of Lenzing and at Lenzing Bridge. Those looking for a more compact route for their holiday or wanting to keep various daily itineraries open can include this route in their plans. The different lengths and the explicitly easy character of the S8 make the two options easy to distinguish, without requiring you to commit to a single itinerary.

Along the Lenzingrunde to the old church

There are also specific destinations to discover in Lenzing away from winter sports. The Lenzingrunde follows a paved road to Lenzing Church. The surfaces change along this route, including natural trails. Those who want an outing to involve not only a single building but also the journey there gain a different perspective on the area.

The old subsidiary church of Lenzing stands at the village crossroads of Lenzing in the direction of Leogang. The origins of the old little Lenzing church can be traced back to the 12th century, making it one of the oldest churches in Saalfelden. The Lenzing Chapel contains paintings of Saint Benno and Saint Lawrence. They were created in 1667 by Wilhelm Faistenberger, who came from Salzburg. For travellers interested in culture, this historical and artistic focus adds a more tranquil aspect of discovery to the active routes.

Stories and hiking destinations

The local tradition includes the legend “The Miller Fox of Gerstboden”. According to the story, the miller fox caused mischief all night between Wiesersberg and Lenzing. The story gives an excursion a narrative dimension and is particularly suitable for those who want to learn about local traditions while travelling, rather than simply covering kilometres.

Another special feature is the Müllerfuchs Runde hike. It leads from the centre of Leogang to a wooden fox’s head built into the mountain. This specific destination makes the hike an independent discovery idea and creates a contrast with the cross-country ski trails and the historic church route. Depending on the desired focus of the holiday, sports routes, cultural impressions and local stories can be combined when planning the trip.

More destinations for your trip planning

If you would like to compare other destinations alongside Lenzing, you can find the other pages here: Krimml, Hollersbach Im Pinzgau, Enzingerboden, Gumping, Leogang, Vorderglemm, Grubing and Lofer.

The S8 Stechau Runde, the longer S9 Lenzing Runde, the Lenzingrunde and the historic traces around the church each offer a different way to experience Lenzing. This makes it possible to choose the right holiday apartment more specifically according to the desired travel experience.

For the overarching travel overview: Zell Am See.