Nathalie-von-Siebenthal-Loipe
Overview
Intro
Competition with sweeping views: On this training route used by the of former professional athlete Nathalie von Siebenthal, cross-country skiers can try to better her times. All the while as you enjoy the views of the surrounding mountains.
Description
The training trail used by the of the former World Cup cross-country skier Nathalie von Siebenthal from Lauenen is set in the Turbach, an idyllic Gstaad side valley. This tranquil village can be reached in less than a quarter hour from Gstaad.
Nestled between Wistätthorn, Tube and Giferspitz, this sunny level area is an inviting place for a leisurely round amid a superb winter landscape. But you can also enjoy the silence of nature in a more strenuous way: Using a Strava app or a stopwatch, ambitious cross-country skiers can compete with Nathalie von Siebenthal and test their skills on the original training track used by the young athlete. The trail runs from the village to Wintermatte and back again.
At the trail there are three information panels showing the sections – 6.5 kilometres, three and one kilometre long – as well as the best times that the 2015 U23 world champion has achieved. And the chances of being able to meet this trained farmer face to face are quite good as she regularly returns home for training, to the very place where she made her first attempts to glide along the snow.
An enjoyable tour includes the careful planning of the same. Please inform yourself in advance at the local information center about the route and weather conditions. Depending on the season and weather conditions, this route may be blocked or interrupted
| Start location |
Turbach
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|---|---|
| Destination |
Turbach
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| Ascent |
140 m
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| Descent |
140 m
|
| Distance |
6 km
|
| Physical requirements |
Medium
|
| Signalization |
Signalisation in one direction
|
Destination Gstaad
Promenade 41
3780
Gstaad
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