Ski area Dachstein West
Highest point: | 2,100 m | Gondola lift: | 11 |
Lowest point: | 780 m | Pistes in total: | 131 km |
Altitude ski resort: | 778 m |
Pistes:
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44 km |
Lifts in total: | 57 |
Pistes:
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80 km |
Tow lifts: | 35 |
Pistes:
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7 km |
Chair lifts: | 11 | Ski routes: | 40 km |
Ski area Dachstein West
Russbach, approx. 11 km from Abtenau, offers you the ideal access to the interconnected Dachstein-West region. The regional lift pass allows you to enjoy wonderful descents in various ski areas, which are connected by free ski buses. Beginners and leisure skiers in particular, as well as advanced skiers, will find a variety of pistes here. The fun slopes await with a slalom course including timekeeping, snowcross facilities, wave run and mogul slopes. If that's not enough fun for you, you're sure to get your money's worth with night skiing on the Ötscher lift.
Beginners will enjoy the broad, well-prepared pistes in order to try out their first moves on skis. Families with children know well that the ski region is perfectly equipped to cater their needs. Numerous offers for little skiers, several ski kindergartens and ski camps offer a lot of fun for children.
In addition to the piste highlights, the Family Park and the new Kidsrun in Dachstein West guarantee variety and fun. The little ones get their money's worth in the children's areas. With super beginner slopes, magic carpets, race tracks and neighbouring ski schools, families are in good hands here.
The panorama ski circuit "Panoronda" with a total of 44 km of piste is a diverse experience on perfectly prepared and signposted pistes. Cosy huts and sun terraces are available for breaks and especially for enjoying the magnificent panorama view.
Do you want to share all your impressions with your friends and family? No problem! There are several Wi-Fi hotspots in the ski region Dachstein West - in the fun park, huts and lift stations. So you can share your fun with everyone immediately, send photos and be updated.
Night skiing Annaberg im Lammertal
In the ski area Dachstein West there is a possibility to extend the lift pass until night time. Nearby the Hornspitzbahn lift valley station, one night ski piste is illuminated in the evening. The valley run is marked a red piste and 1 km long. Here you can enjoy skiing fun after the lifts' official operation times. Within the extended opening hours, the floodlight is on from 18:30 - 20:30 and also illuminates neighbouring Brumsiland, so that even little skiers can enjoy the fun of night skiing. In the lower section, the Hornspitz umbrella bar invites to a stop. Additional skiing fun can be found on the racing track at Hornspitz-Express as well as the Ötscher Kids Park with steep curves and a wavy track.Après ski Annaberg im Lammertal
Numerous alpine huts invite you take a break and pamper you with original Austrian cuisine. The whole region Dachstein West also offers a lot of action: paragliding, hang-gliding, snow biking and a lot of indoor sports opportunity promise a diverse holiday.
Snowpark: Family Park Dachstein West - Kids Run Annaberg im Lammertal
The "Dachstein West" ski region has a total of four different fun parks for younger visitors. In addition to the piste highlights, the Family Park and the new Kidsrun in Dachstein West guarantee variety and fun. The little ones get their money's worth in the children's areas. With super beginner slopes, magic carpets, race tracks and neighbouring ski schools, families are in good hands here.
Other fun park attractions include the "Ötscher Kids Park" in Gosau, the "Anna Park" in Annaberg and the "Rookie Park" in Russbach. Small waves, banked turns, jumps, boxes and rails are ideal for practising here.
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