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Test report Mitterfirmiansreut/Almberg/Skizentrum Mitterdorf
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Mitterfirmiansreut/Almberg/Skizentrum Mitterdorf
Total result: 3.2 out of 5 stars
Test Mitterfirmiansreut/Almberg/Skizentrum Mitterdorf
The review Mitterfirmiansreut/Almberg/Skizentrum Mitterdorf was created by Skiresort.info, the world’s largest test portal for ski resorts.
Test result: 3.2 out of 5 stars
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Further evaluation criteria
Evaluation criteria for special interests
In detail: Test report for ski resort Mitterfirmiansreut/Almberg/Skizentrum Mitterdorf
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The Mitterdorf Ski Centre is the biggest ski resort in the southern part of the Bavarian Forest.
Runs/slopes
Altitude difference
298 m (Valley 841 m - Mountain 1139 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
6
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 2 ← 1
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 2 ← 1
Easy to intermediate slopes characterise the Almberg. A difficult slope is found alongside the Kisslinger lift. Every Thursday, a floodlit race training takes place.
Runs/slopes
Total 10 km
Easy
5 km
(50 %)Intermediate
4 km
(40 %)Difficult
1 km
(10 %)
Longest run
2 km
Run location
under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
Photos
The guests are brought up to the top with a double chair lift or with t-bars.
Number of ski lifts
6
Total capacity
6266 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
3.3 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
1
4
1
Additional
3
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The Mitterdorf Ski Centre is one of the most snow-reliable areas in the Bavarian Forest. In addition, snow cannons ensure a secure base.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
24 Snow canons
80 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is always open when ski resort is open; without the valley run, ski operation is not possible.
Season 2008/2009
128 Days open
128 Days when valley run open
128 Days when valley run open
Season 2009/2010
108 Days open
108 Days when valley run open
108 Days when valley run open
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The slope preparation is excellent.
High value is placed on the presentation of perfectly prepared slopes through to the evening. Before night skiing, the slopes are prepared again.
Tip: By new snow, an optimal slope prepartion is not always possible, even with a large effort. In addition, the new snow can not combine with the snow lying underneath and moguls are created quickly. For safety reasons, usually no slope preparation is possible during operating times.
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Further evaluation criteria
The Mitterdorf ski resort is located on the Kisslinger lift only a few metres from the German-Czech border and is an hour away from the A3 Autobahn. Free parking for approx. 800 cars and 20 buses is available. The parking lot is located next to the slopes by the Almwiesen lift or in Mitterfirmiansreuth, 200m away from the lifts.
Access via Autobahn A3 Passau-Deggendorf, Ausfahrt Passau Mitte
- Kleiner Almberglift (Mitterfirmiansreut), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 58 km · approx. 54 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, free of charge
- Almwiesenlift (Mitterfirmiansreut), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 59 km · approx. 56 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Access via Autobahn A3 Passau-Deggendorf, Ausfahrt Aicha vorm Walde
- Kleiner Almberglift (Mitterfirmiansreut), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 57 km · approx. 53 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, free of charge - Almwiesenlift (Mitterfirmiansreut), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 59 km · approx. 55 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Trail map and overview maps:
The trail map is clear and detailed. The connecting slope to the Kisslinger lift could be added as well as the 200m which must be walked in order to get back.
The trail map is clear and detailed. The connecting slope to the Kisslinger lift could be added as well as the 200m which must be walked in order to get back.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
The many info points and information boards in the ski resort make for easy orientation.
The many info points and information boards in the ski resort make for easy orientation.
Cleanliness is considered very important here. Guests will feel comfortable here.
"Soft tourism" is practiced here.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- No direct train connection
- Ski busses
- Scheduled busses
- Free ski buses from Freyung, Grafenau, Philippsreut and Neuschoenau
There are two dining possibilities within the area. In the town, the Hotel Sportalm has a very good kitchen and at the Kleinen Almberg lift, you can eat at the Firmiansstube.
4 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Mountain hut tip
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Almberghütte
On the Almwiesen run
The Almberghuette is located on the sunny side next to the view point and 100m under the summit cross. The curry wurst and the imaginative hut drinks are very popular. You can let the ski day come to a close on the sun terrace.
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Gasthaus Alpe
On the Almwiesen slope at 1122m
Cosy restaurant with overnight accommodations and sun terrace
An enjoyable beer can be had in the restaurant or at Schneebar Adabei, but it is generally more quiet in Mitterfirmiansreut.
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In Mitterfirmiansreut, guests normally stay in holiday apartments, bed and breakfast hotels, guest houses, inns and hotels. Some of these are located directly on the slopes. There is even an igloo in the ski resort which one can stay in.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are some accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Tips
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Igludorf Bayerwald
In the middle of the ski resort, on the Alpe
Experience a unique peace and serenity in the deep of winter. Sleep in the comfortable and extraordinary Iglu-Dorf (igloo village) in the Bavarian Forest.
Towns/villages
- Mitterfirmiansreut
Distance to ski resort fewer than 0.5 km
Guest beds 900
Note: For the evaluation, only the accommodations which are located directly on the slopes and lifts, or have very easy access to the ski resort have been considered.
Evaluation criteria for special interests
The Junior Ski Circus provides a first-class area for ski juniors and beginners which is optimal for the first skiing experience! Almost all other runs in the ski resort are also suitable for families. The favourably-priced family ticket which is offered in the ski resort should also be highlighted.
Information for families and children
- Kid's Land/ separated area for children
- Merry-go-round
- Wave ride for children
- Adventure course
- People mover
- Children's lifts
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Ski kindergarten
- Ski school for children
- Child care
- Children's toilets
Special tips for children
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Junior Ski Circus
The Junior Ski Circus is located on the sunny side (valley station of the Almwiesen lift) and offers 3 people movers (15m, 66m und 72m), carousel, warming room with toilet, full-day care, play and quiet room, free organic fruit tea, ski school and ski rental, igloo, own ticket office and parking lot directly in the area. The tickets, which cost only € 5,- for children and € 8,- for adults can be purchased directly at the "Circus" desk. The Junior Ski Circus is open daily from 9-16.
The Junior Ski Circus area is ideal for the first steps on skis or snowboard. Afterwards, the easy slopes at the Almwiesen or Kirchen lift will entice beginners. There is also a baby lift next to the Kirchen lift.
Information for beginners
- Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
- Wide slopes
- Beginner's area
- Easy valley run
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Separate lift ticket for beginners / point ticket
Ski schools on-site
Photos
The only black slope is located on the Kisslinger lift and offers a standard FIS slalom course. The slope is very nice, but it is on the border to intermediate.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- no freeride/ deep snow areas
- no mogul slopes
- no extremely difficult, steep and unprepared runs (Double Diamonds)
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 10 km
Difficult
1 km
(10 %)Most difficult run
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Kisslingerhang (FIS racing slope) · Length 0 km · Altitude difference 145 m
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
Photos
Nearly all runs are suitable for snowboarders, but a lot of runs are pretty flat. Other than the wave track, there are no fun parks or half pipes.
Information for Snowboarders
- some cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- the following runs are not suitable for snowboarders
Names of the slopes which are not suitable for snowboarders
- no freeride/ deep snow areas
Offering snow parks
- No snow park/ fun park
- No halfpipe
- Waverides
- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 25 km
Well-groomed tracks lead around the Almberg and there is a connection to the well-known Bayerwald track.
Trail tip(s)
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Alzenberg track
Entry and parking near the fire house, 80% through the forest
Length: 5.0 km ▪ Altitude: 841 m - 900 m
Difficulty level: intermediate
Track: double track
fee: no
Service offering: Cross-country center
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Philippsreuth
track course: 70% forest
Length: 7.0 km ▪
Difficulty level: intermediate
Track: double track
fee: no
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Sunny track Vorderfirmiansreut
Length: 3.5 km ▪
Difficulty level: intermediate
Track: double track
fee: no
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Conclusion
Family-friendly, well-groomed runs, Junior Ski Circus, parking lots next to the slopes, price-performance ratio
Connection from the Kisslinger lift to the Kirchen lift
Test Report issued on 2012-02-10
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