30 km
1500 m - 2390 m
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Test report Reschen/Schoeneben
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Reschen/Schoeneben
Total result: 4.1 out of 5 stars
Test Reschen/Schoeneben
The review Reschen/Schoeneben was created by Skiresort.info, the world’s largest test portal for ski resorts.
Test result: 4.1 out of 5 stars
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Evaluation criteria for special interests
In detail: Test report for ski resort Reschen/Schoeneben
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The ski resort is not one of the biggest, but under the motto "small but fine", there are 30 km of slopes available for winter sports fans.
Runs/slopes
Altitude difference
890 m (Valley 1500 m - Mountain 2390 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
6
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 3 ← 1
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 3 ← 1
The slopes are well-suited for beginners as well as advanced skiers. There is a good balance between easy, intermediate and difficult slopes.
Runs/slopes
Total 30 km
Easy
12 km
(40 %)Intermediate
8 km
(27 %)Difficult
10 km
(33 %)
Longest run
4.8 km
Run location
above tree line, under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
There are no longer any t-bar lifts in the Schoeneben ski resort (with the exception of the Pofel practice lift on Reschenpass). Besides the 3 person Zwoelferkopf chair lift, all lifts are detachable with bubbles. You can't get better than this.
Number of ski lifts
6
Total capacity
11920 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
7.8 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
1
4
1
Additional
4
The entire ski resort has snow-making capability and due to the altitude, it is particularly snow secure. Thanks to the fact that the valley run faces the North, it is almost always open.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
38 Snow canons
100 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is practically always open.
Season 2008/2009
125 Days open
125 Days when valley run open
125 Days when valley run open
Season 2009/2010
140 Days open
140 Days when valley run open
140 Days when valley run open
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The slope preparation is excellent.
The Schoeneben ski resort has already received some awards for excellent slope preparation. It's almost a Schoeneben secret recipe: high quality grooming vehicles, professional groomers, diligence, perseverance and snow consistency make the slopes perfect.
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 ski resort is located up on the Reschen Pass and there are sufficient parking spaces available.
Access via A12 Inntal-Autobahn, Ausfahrt Reschen
- Schönebenbahn (Reschen), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 50 km · approx. 41 Minutes driving time
Roads: Highway, Main street, Mountain road, well-developed, with significant incline
Parking spaces: enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Trail map and overview maps:
The trail map contains all ski resorts surrounding the Reschen Pass. There could be more information regarding altitudes and the names of the mountain restaurants.
The trail map contains all ski resorts surrounding the Reschen Pass. There could be more information regarding altitudes and the names of the mountain restaurants.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
It is easy to find your way in the ski resort. There are trail maps and sign-postings at all important places.
It is easy to find your way in the ski resort. There are trail maps and sign-postings at all important places.
The use of the public ski buses between Nauders, Reschen and Haideralm is encouraged. In the restaurants, they feature local products. The ski resort usually opens in the middle of December once there is sufficient snow (even though it would be possible to open earlier).
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- No direct train connection
- Ski busses
- Scheduled busses
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The friendliness of the personnel is above average. They are always helpful to guests entering the lifts.
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There are good places where you can dine on South Tyrolean specialties in the ski resort
5 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Mountain hut tip
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Skihütte Rojen
At the Zwoelferkopf lift
The Rojen ski hut is a rustic and cozy restaurant with South Tyrolean specialties. There is also a modern extension with a bar.
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Einkehrschwung Schöneben
On the upper portion of the valley run
Cozy restaurant with South Tyrolean specialties
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There is an igloo at the valley station and there are some nice bars distributed throughout the ski resort. In general, the atmosphere is more quiet and cozy. There are also some local bars in the village of Reschen, such as the DorfAlm or the Dorfstadl.
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Après Ski Iglu
At the valley station of the Schoeneben lift
At the last station in the Schoeneben ski resort. After a great ski day, you can enjoy the fun music here.
You can stay the night in the ski resort at the Skihaus Schoeneben or in the smallest village in South Tyrol, Rojen. Other accommodations are located in the town of Reschen.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are only a few accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Towns/villages
- Reschen
Distance to ski resort fewer than 1 km
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.
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Evaluation criteria for special interests
Families will feel at home in Schoeneben because there are good packages and offers. A real highlight is Schoeni's children's area at the mountain station of the Schoeneben lift. On Lake Reschen, ice skating, speed skating, snow kiting, and ice sailing are also offered as alternatives in addition to skiing.
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
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
- Ski kindergarten
- Ski school for children
- Child care
- Mascot (Schöni)
Special tips for children
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Schoeni's children's area
Located at 2,150m altitude at the mountain station of the Schoeneben lift.
On the alpine plateau of Schoeneben, beginners have their territory between the two 6 person chair lifts. They can also make their first curves in Schoeni's children's area using the people movers. There is no easy valley run. However, there is an easy slope at the Pofel lift on the Reschen Pass.
Information for beginners
- Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
- Wide slopes
- Beginner's area
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
Ski schools on-site
- Ski School Reschen
Ski School of the Year 2008/2009 and 5 Snow Flake test winner - Best Children's Offering
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Advanced skiers will feel right at home on the difficult slopes in Rojental.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- some freeride / deep snow areas
- few mogul slopes
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 30 km
Difficult
10 km
(33 %)Most difficult run
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Zwoelferkopf II · Length 1 km · Altitude difference 360 m
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
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The Snoeneben Snowpark will make snowboarder's hearts beat faster. The snowpark was opened during the 2010/2011 season with much attention to detail.
Information for Snowboarders
- few cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- some freeride / deep snow areas
Snow parks
- Snowpark Schöneben
The Schoeneben snowpark offers 700 metres of pure shredding fun with high snow reliability and a sunny location. QParks ensures daily grooming perfection. This is a true highlight of the Schoeneben ski resort.
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- No halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
- Wallride
- Corner / Hip
- Waverides
- Pro Line
- Medium Line
- Beginner/ Easy Line
- Chill area with music
- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 30 km
The tracks are located directly at the Reschen Pass. In addition to skiing, ice skating, speed skating, snow kiting and ice sailing are also offered as alternatives on Lake Reschen.
Conclusion
Very well-groomed runs, nice small huts on the slopes, large parking lot at the gondola, good price-performance ratio, excellent snow park
No easy valley run for beginners
Test Report issued on 2011-12-21
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Highlights
Highlights
Hotel Restaurant Edelweiss
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The hotel at the Reschen Lake
39027 Reschen (Vinschgau)
1.5 km to ski resort Details »
The hotel at the Reschen Lake
39027 Reschen (Vinschgau)
1.5 km to ski resort Details »
