Around Berghotel Presslauer in Carinthia’s Gail Valley there are, according to the hotel, more than 100 km of cross-country trails in the valley and in the mountains, between 600 and 1,500 m above sea level, many of them along the River Gail. According to nassfeld.at, the regional network covers around 130 km, 22 km of it at Nassfeld, and every trail can be skied classic or skating. The trailhead in Rattendorf lies at around 600 m in the valley, the hotel in Kreuth ob Rattendorf at around 1,000 m. Afterwards three saunas and a three-course dinner await you.
At a glance
100
km
of valley and mountain trails around the hotel, more than, according to the hotel
22
km
of trails at Nassfeld, according to nassfeld.at
5
trails
at the Nassfeld-Pressegger See cross-country centre, in the valley and in the mountains, according to nassfeld.at
88
€
per person per night with half board in January 2027, from (shoulder season 2026/27)
Where can you go cross-country skiing around Berghotel Presslauer?
Around Berghotel Presslauer in the Gail Valley there are, according to the hotel, more than 100 km of valley and mountain trails between 600 and 1,500 m above sea level. In the valley the trails follow the River Gail, for example the Rattendorf loop, the panorama trail from Tröpolach to Rattendorf at 7.6 km and the Gail Valley trail from Möderndorf to Rattendorf at 8.8 km. According to nassfeld.at, there are two high-altitude trails at Nassfeld, and all trails in the region can be skied classic or skating.
If you are looking for cross-country skiing in Carinthia with trails both in the valley and up in the mountains, Berghotel Presslauer sits halfway: the valley trails lie at around 600 m, and the regional network reaches 1,500 m. All trails and trail maps are on the cross-country page of nassfeld.at.
Where do you join the trails in the valley, and how easy is the Rattendorf loop?
According to nassfeld.at, there is a trailhead with a car park in Rattendorf in the Gail Valley, about 350 m past the village centre if you come from Jenig. The Rattendorf loop T1 starts there, an easy circuit of 4.3 kilometres between 601 and 632 m above sea level, for which nassfeld.at gives around 0.8 hours, classic and skating. From the Rattendorf trail centre you can continue along the Gail Valley trail to Möderndorf, or take a connecting trail to the Upper Gail Valley panorama trail as far as Kötschach-Mauthen.
Berghotel Presslauer lies in Kreuth ob Rattendorf at around 1,000 m, the trailhead in the valley at around 600 m. Your hosts will describe the way to the trails when you arrive. According to nassfeld.at, the actual course of the trails may vary with the snow conditions.
Are there high-altitude cross-country trails at Nassfeld and around Lago di Pramollo?
According to nassfeld.at, there are two high-altitude trails at Nassfeld, with 22 km of trails there in total. Across the border, you can ski around Lago di Pramollo: according to nassfeld.at, the trail starts behind the old customs house on the Italian border, is 2.3 km long and suits every level. Bergfex lists it as the Nassfeld Pramollo lake trail. From Berghotel Presslauer it is 7 km to the valley station of the Millennium-Express in Tröpolach, the gateway to the Nassfeld ski area.
Is there a cross-country ski school and equipment rental nearby?
According to nassfeld.at, the Nassfeld-Pressegger See region has a cross-country ski school and equipment rental, so you can book a lesson locally. If you are new to cross-country skiing, the Rattendorf loop in the valley is an easy 4.3 km circuit. Whether you can also rent cross-country skis at Berghotel Presslauer, your hosts will tell you when you book. Skis and boots are kept in the hotel’s heated ski room.
What does the hotel offer after a day on the trails?
After a day on the trails, Berghotel Presslauer has three saunas waiting for you, a Finnish sauna, the Sole Stube and an infrared sauna, plus a relaxation room and massages in the Kräuter SPA. Skis and boots spend the night in the heated ski room with boot dryers and ski racks. Guests on half board have a three-course dinner in the evening, with beef and speck from the family’s own production. On Wednesdays the restaurant is closed until 4 pm.
How much does a cross-country skiing break cost in winter 2026/27?
In the shoulder season of winter 2026/27, from 7 to 21 January and from 8 March to 6 April 2027, a room with shower and WC at Berghotel Presslauer costs from €72 per person per night with breakfast and from €88 with half board. In the high season of winter 2026/27, from 22 January to 7 March 2027, prices start at €79 and €95. In the shoulder season 2026/27 the holiday apartments cost from €139 per apartment and night.
If you want to ski the trails in January, the shoulder season is cheaper than the high season. Cancellation is free up to 30 days before arrival.
When is the hotel open in winter, and from when can you book the apartments?
Berghotel Presslauer is open in winter from around 25 December until Easter or early April, in winter 2026/27 according to the price list from 25 December 2026 to 6 April 2027. The holiday apartments can be booked from 5 December, until 24 December on a self-catering basis only, without breakfast or half board. Whether the trails are groomed depends on the snow, and according to nassfeld.at their course may vary with the snow conditions.
The current state of the trails across the Nassfeld-Pressegger See region is shown in the trail report on bergfex.
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7 km to the Millennium-Express valley station, free ski bus and a heated ski room.
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Three apartments in a house next to the hotel, with breakfast or half board at the hotel.
Ski touring
Smaller tours start at the hotel, and reception helps arrange guided tours in the region.
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Frequently asked questions
For any other questions, call us on +43 4285 209 or email mail@berghotel-presslauer.at.
Are the trails around Berghotel Presslauer suitable for beginners?
Yes, there are easy trails in the valley. According to nassfeld.at, the Rattendorf loop T1 is an easy 4.3 km circuit between 601 and 632 m above sea level, so it is almost flat. According to nassfeld.at, the region also has a cross-country ski school and equipment rental. Berghotel Presslauer lies in Kreuth ob Rattendorf, the trailhead with a car park in Rattendorf in the valley.
Can you ski classic and skating around Berghotel Presslauer?
Yes. According to nassfeld.at, the cross-country trails across the Nassfeld-Pressegger See region can be skied classic or skating, and bergfex also lists every trail in the region for both techniques. Around Berghotel Presslauer there are, according to the hotel, more than 100 km of valley and mountain trails between 600 and 1,500 m. The bergfex trail report shows their current state.
Can you combine downhill and cross-country skiing at Berghotel Presslauer?
Yes. From Berghotel Presslauer it is 7 km to the valley station of the Millennium-Express in Tröpolach, by car or with the free ski bus. According to kaernten.at, Nassfeld is the largest ski area in Carinthia, with 110 km of slopes in Austria and Italy. One day you ski the slopes, the next you glide along the trails in the Gail Valley or up at Nassfeld.
Where else can you go cross-country skiing nearby?
According to nassfeld.at, there are more trails in the Lesachtal valley, 60 km, and at Lake Weissensee, 35 km. From Berghotel Presslauer, Lake Weissensee is about 45 minutes by car and Lake Pressegger See about 20 minutes; according to bergfex, there is a 3.3 km lake trail there. In the valley around Rattendorf and Tröpolach several trails follow the River Gail.
Where do skis and boots go at Berghotel Presslauer?
Berghotel Presslauer has a heated ski room with boot dryers and ski racks. Skis and boots stay there overnight, so you set off the next morning with dry boots. After the trails, three saunas, a relaxation room and massages in the Kräuter SPA await you, and guests on half board have a three-course dinner in the evening.
Trails. Planned
Check free rooms for your cross-country skiing days, or write to us if you have questions about the trails around the hotel.