VENUE DESCRIPTION

Lienz

The holiday region of the Lienz Dolomites has been favoured for a long time by guests, who adore the sun and quality of life in the impressive mountain backdrop.

To discover the snow-covered landscape around Lienz, it's best to select the cross-country skiing or the Nordic Walking routes. On the flat slopes you can get to know the valley floor and set out in the tracks of the pros, who line up annually in January at the Dolomitenlauf.

Groomed trails take you from Lienz through the floor of the basin into the Isel valley and the Puster valley. Forget all your cares and problems and enjoy the sunshine and the natural beauty of this winter snowscape on both sides of the track. The x-country trails are used as cycleways in summer. The most popular route for cyclists is the Drau cycleway (R1).

Obertilliach

Enter a winter wonderland filled with activities and relaxation. 

Obertilliach is probably the most beautiful winter resort in East Tirol. Doorstep skiing, plenty of sun and a blend of originality and hospitality create loyal guests.
The town has kept its rural flavor. 

COURSE INFORMATION

The 60-km "Grenzlandloipe" (borderland trail) winds through the valley, across sunny plains and snowy forests. Take a snack break at "Luigi's Sportstüberl" in the Biathlon Center.The first event at the new Cross-Country and Biathlon Center is already scheduled for November. It is widely known that the "Grenzlandloipe" (borderland trail) offers excellent training conditions. Top athletes from around the globe take advantage of the situation. 

OTHER SPORT EVENTS

21. - 29. November 2009 Österreichisches Langlaufopening, Obertilliach
11.-13. December 2009 Osttirol Speed-Trophy, Matrei and Sillian
28./29. December 2009 FIS-Damenweltcup, Riesentorlauf + Slalom, Hochstein/Lienz
06. January 2010 Internationaler Laserzlauf (Extrem Tourenbewerb)
28. February 2010 Internationaler Deferegger Schwarzachlauf, St. Veit

ACCOMMODATION

If you are not travelling by car you are probably better off staying in Lienz than in Obertilliach since the race organization normally provides bus transportation from Lienz for the Saturday race but may not provide bus transportation from Obertilliach on Sunday. If this is a concern to you check with the race organization before you book your acccomodation.
In Lienz and surroundings there is a vast variety of accommodations ranging from very cheap to expensive. For information on accommodation in the whole area see www.osttirol.com or www.hochpustertal.com where you find maps, descriptions of towns and villages, email addresses, phone and fax numbers etc.
On your arrival (during office hours), you can get a room in a private house immediately. However, it may be located a few km from the centre which is not an inconvenience if you travel by car. The local tourist office is just off Hauptplatz, at Europaplatz 1in Lienz. There is also a tourist office in Obertilliach near hotel-pension Weiler which you can see on your left as you arrive.

LRC Lienzer Dolomiten

Telefon: +43 (0) 4852 / 65999
Fax: +43 (0) 4852 / 65999-9
www.dolomitensport-lienz.com/accommodation.html

HOW TO GET TO DOLOMITENLAUF

To reach Lienz by private car from main cities with international airports the following itineraries could be considered useful:

Salzburg Badgastein 155 2h45m
Innsbruck Brenner pass, A/I border, Bressanone, Brunico, San Candido, I/A border, Sillian 174 2h10m
Zürich St Margareten, CH/A border, Innsbruck, next as from Innsbruck 454 4h45m
Munich Irschenberg, Dreieck Inntal, D/A border, Kufstein, Kitzbühel, Huben 247 2h55m
Milan Milan Verona, Trento, Bolzano, Bressanone, next as from Innsbruck 437 4h20m
Vienna Graz, Klagenfurt, Villach, Spittal 470 4h40m

Obertilliach is about 44 km west of Lienz by car and is usually accessed via Lienz. If you are coming from Innsbruck then the turn-off to Obertilliach is 7 km from the Italian-Austrian border.
Travel by train or bus: see timetables at www.oebb.at. It gives also the details of the transfer by bus from the Vienna Schwechat airport to the Südbahnhof railway station. This direct Bahn (Railways) bus is the best connection, duration 30 minutes, it costs 6 Euro one way. The bus stop at Vienna Airport is situated right in front of the arrival. Bus departure from the airport: first bus at 6.05 then 30' intervals, last bus at 00.05.
By train the approximate travel times are:
From Vienna Südbahnhof to Lienz 7 hours, trains every 2 hours with change in Villach, one direct train per day which takes 6 hours. From Munich airport to Lienz there are 7 trains per day, duration 6h15' , from Zurich airport 3 trains per day, duration 8-9 h. For timetables see www.db.de and www.sbb.ch.

QUICK LINKS

www.dolomitensport-lienz.com
www.osttirol.com