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Test report Steinhaus/Klausberg
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Steinhaus/Klausberg
Total result: 4.0 out of 5 stars
Test Steinhaus/Klausberg
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Test result: 4.0 out of 5 stars
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In detail: Test report for ski resort Steinhaus/Klausberg
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With 25 kilometres of slopes, it is considered one of the smaller ski resorts, but it offers a very large altitude difference on each slope and 8 lift facilities.
Runs/slopes
Altitude difference
1458 m (Valley 1052 m - Mountain 2510 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
8
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 4 ← 1
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 4 ← 1
The Klausberg offers runs of all difficulty levels. Everything from easy practice runs, well-inclined red slopes to really difficult runs.
Runs/slopes
Total 25 km
Easy
7 km
(28 %)Intermediate
15 km
(60 %)Difficult
3 km
(12 %)
Longest run
8 km
Run location
above tree line, under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
There are no t-bars, only chair lifts and gondolas on the Klausberg. It is a quick ride up into the ski resort with the gondola. The Klaussee 2 cable car is the highest of its kind in South Tyrol.
Number of ski lifts
8
Total capacity
13100 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
7.3 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
2
6
Additional
2
All runs have 100% snow-making capability and they lead down from over 2500m. The valley run is normally open from the first to the last day of the season.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
95 Snow canons
100 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is practically always open.
Season 2008/2009
132 Days open
132 Days when valley run open
132 Days when valley run open
Season 2009/2010
135 Days open
135 Days when valley run open
135 Days when valley run open
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The slope preparation is excellent.
There is a reason why Klausberg has already received some awards for their slope grooming. There are 6 slope grooming machines in operation every night.
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 Klausberg ski resort is about 60 km from the Brenner expressway. There are free parking lots right next to the base stations.
Access via Brenner-Autobahn, Ausfahrt Brixen-Pustertal
- Bruggerbahn (Steinhaus/Ahrntal), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 58 km · approx. 59 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, without significant incline
Parking spaces: limited amount available, Stone parking lot, free of charge
- Klausbergbahn (Steinhaus/Ahrntal), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 58 km · approx. 57 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed, without significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, free of charge
Trail map and overview maps:
Thanks to the clear trail map, it is easy to find your way on the Klausberg.
Thanks to the clear trail map, it is easy to find your way on the Klausberg.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
The sign-posting on the slopes is good.
The sign-posting on the slopes is good.
In the summer, the slopes are green fields and alms upon which the cattle graze. They place a high value on the renaturation of the slopes.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- No direct train connection
- Comprehensive ski bus network
- Scheduled busses
Traditional and cozy mountain huts are distributed throughout the ski resort that offer South Tyrolean specialties. There is a balance between self-service and service restaurants.
9 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Gastronomy tip
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Kristall Alm
At the mountain station of the Klausberg gondola lift.
The new Kristall Alm was opened in December 2011. The ski huts are designed tastefully in Tyrolean style with a lot of wood and old pictures. On the top floor, Ahrn valley and South Tyrolean specialties are prepared in the à la carte restaurant. You can enjoy a drink in teh Lounge. On the middle floor, there is a self-service restaurant and on the lower floor, there are dining rooms for groups.
Mountain hut tip
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Schnaps- und Speckhütte
At the four person Klausberg 1 chair lift at 1726m
The most rustic alm on the Klausberg with South Tyrolean specialties. You can enjoy the sun terrace until the sun goes down.
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Bei Franz
At the 3 person Huehnerspiel chair lift
Bei Franz is really not a ski hut, but rather a stand which serves Glühwein (mulled wine) when the weather is nice. The wine, which is also called Oxenblut (blood from an ox), is warmed over an open fire pit. Everyone can enjoy a hot drink at Bei Franz for a donation.
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Weissnbachlhitte
On the valley run
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The Après Ski is cozy on the mountain in the huts or a bit more of a party atmosphere in the Hexenkessel at the base station. You can also stop in the Taeldra Stoudl. Tip: Every Tuesday there is night tobogganing on the floodlit toboggan run.
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Hexenkessel
Directly at the Klausberg valley station
In the Hexenkessel, Après Ski takes place every day as of 1 pm until deep in the night.
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Almost all accommodations in Steinhaus are located directly at the valley station of the Klausberg lift. You can find everything from bed and breakfast hotels to luxury hotels in the immediate vicinity.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are some accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Tips
Towns/villages
- Steinhaus
Distance to ski resort fewer than 0.5 km
Guest beds 1200
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
Klausberg is very child friendly. The ski resort offers many attractions with the Klausi-Land, Klausberg Flitzer and a perfect children's area at Almboden.
Information for families and children
- Kid's Land/ separated area for children
- 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
- Playground / park
- Mascot (Klausi, das Murmeltier)
Special tips for children
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Klausi Land
Ski kindergarten and children's ski school with magic carpet, Klausi Express, snow igloo, Klausi castle, slides, witches' slalom course...Klaus, the groundhog is there to make sure everyone has fun.
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Klausberg Flitzer
Longest and most spectacular alpine rollercoaster in Italy! Jumps, 360° roundabout, and its 1800m length characterise the Klausberg toboggan run. A leisure facility which promises fun and an adrenalin rush for the whole family. The alpine coaster is open in summer as well as in winter.
There is a perfect beginner's area at Almboden and at the valley station of the Brugger lift. The valley run is also very suitable for beginners.
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
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
Ski schools on-site
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Advanced skiers will have their fun on the K2 as well on the Hahnspiel. If there is enough snow, you can also ski off piste on the K2 and in other places within the ski resort.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- some freeride / deep snow areas
- few mogul slopes
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 25 km
Difficult
3 km
(12 %)Most difficult run
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Sattelhorn · Length 0.9 km · Altitude difference 300 m
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
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A large and very well built funpark with halfpipe is located along the Klausberg 2 gondola lift.
Information for Snowboarders
- few cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- some freeride / deep snow areas
Snow parks
- Funtaklaus Park
One of the largest and best snowparks in South Tyrol is located at over 2400 m on the K2.
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- No halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
- Wallride
- Corner / Hip
- Boardercross
- Waverides
- Pro Line
- Medium Line
- Beginner/ Easy Line
- Chill area with music
- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 51 km
Every village has cross-country tracks. The high altitude tracks in Kasern and Rein are very nice and snow reliable.
Trail tip(s)
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Sonnen track in Kasern
The trails in Kasern are not only loved for their beautiful mountain landscape, but also for the excellent snow reliability at over 1600m.
Length: 10.0 km ▪ Altitude: 1580 m - 1685 m
Difficulty level: easy, intermediate
Track: double track
Cross-country skiing style: classic, skating
fee: no
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Rein in Taufers
In the wide valley basin of Rein, the cross-country trails lead in different variations and wide loops over the open and atmospheric landscape.
Length: 15.0 km ▪ Altitude: 1580 m - 1635 m
Difficulty level: easy, intermediate
Track: double track
Cross-country skiing style: classic, skating
fee: no
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Weissenbach
The circuit leads over open terrain. Going into the valley towards Ledohoeuesnalm, there are some pretty strenuous passages, and athletic ambition is also required in the other direction towards the Busegge Alm.
Length: 10.0 km ▪ Altitude: 1290 m - 1410 m
Difficulty level: intermediate, difficult
Track: double track
Cross-country skiing style: classic, skating
fee: no
Service offering: Cross-country center, Changing rooms
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Muehlwald
A trail with a lot a variation that leads parallel to street going into the valley and to Lappach.
Length: 16.0 km ▪ Altitude: 1220 m - 1440 m
Difficulty level: easy, intermediate
Track: double track
Cross-country skiing style: classic, skating
fee: no
Conclusion
Free lounge chairs on the slopes, nice ski huts, family friendly, wide runs, no ticket check in the upper part of the ski resort, no t-bars, good price-performance ratio
Long flat run down to the valley (but good for beginners), lunch break from 11.25-12.30 at the Steinhaus double chair lift
Test Report issued on 2012-02-17
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