16 km
948 m - 2176 m
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Test report Sterzing/Rosskopf
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Sterzing/Rosskopf
Total result: 3.0 out of 5 stars
Test Sterzing/Rosskopf
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Further evaluation criteria
Evaluation criteria for special interests
In detail: Test report for ski resort Sterzing/Rosskopf
Top evaluation criteria
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The ski resort above Sterzing on the Rosskopf is one of the smaller ski resorts in South Tyrol.
Runs/slopes
Additional runs
5 km Marked ski routes
Altitude difference
1228 m (Valley 948 m - Mountain 2176 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
4
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 2 ← 2
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 2 ← 2
There are mainly intermediate runs at Rosskopf. There is one difficult and one easy run.
Runs/slopes
Total 16 km
Easy
2 km
(13 %)Intermediate
13 km
(81 %)Difficult
1 km
(6 %)
Additional runs
Marked ski routes
5 km
Longest run
2.2 km
Run location
just above tree line, under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run not available
Photos
A six person gondola takes you from the valley up to the ski resort. There are only chair lifts (one of which is detachable) up in the ski resort itself. The chair lifts do not have weather protectors.
Number of ski lifts
4
Total capacity
7102 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
6.2 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
1
3
Additional
1
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The runs are all located above 1,600 m altitude and can all benefit from snow-making. The ski route to the valley is only possible when there is sufficient natural snow.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
90 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
Season 2009/2010
135 Days open
Season 2010/2011
120 Days open
Photos
The slope preparation is very good.
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 accessed very quickly from the Sterzing exit on the Brenner expressway. During the ascent, you cross the Brenner expressway with the gondola.
Access via Brenner-Autobahn, Ausfahrt Sterzing
- Rosskopfbahn (Sterzing, BZ), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 3 km · approx. 5 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, well-developed, without significant incline
Parking spaces: enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Trail map and overview maps:
The trail map is a photo of the area and all slopes and lifts are indicated and described well. The map is pretty small though and there are no altitude indications.
The trail map is a photo of the area and all slopes and lifts are indicated and described well. The map is pretty small though and there are no altitude indications.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
Direction signs are only located at some of the mountain stations. Trail maps are only found at the mountain station of the gondola lift.
Direction signs are only located at some of the mountain stations. Trail maps are only found at the mountain station of the gondola lift.
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The Rosskopf practices soft tourism. They place high value on gentle slope preparation and snow-making. The ski huts use almost exclusively local products.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- Train connection
Sterzing/Vipiteno - Ski busses
- Scheduled busses
The staff is friendly and almost always helpful during lift entry.
There are strategically distributed cozy ski huts with South Tyrolean specialties on the Rosskopf.
7 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Mountain hut tip
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Sternhütte
Beneath the 3 person International chair lift
The most rustic hut in the entire ski resort with sun terrace and gorgeous view of the Wipptal. South Tyrolean specialties are served here.
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Furlhütte
On the Favorit variation
Cozy hut with accommodations and typical South Tyrolean specialties.
Photos
It is generally more calm on the Rosskopf. You can end your ski day on one of the sun terraces or at Biwak at the valley station.
Photos
There are no accommodations at the valley station. You can find accommodations in the village of Sterzing. It is also possible to stay at some of the huts in the ski resort such as the Sterzingerhaus or the Furl Huette.
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
- Sterzing
Distance to ski resort 1-2 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.
Evaluation criteria for special interests
The ski resort is very suitable for families and children because it is not so hectic here. There is a covered people mover at the mountain station. There is no children's area, but most of the runs are suitable for the whole family.
Information for families and children
- People mover
- Ski school for children
- Child care
Photos
Beginners will find easy slopes at the Telfes four person chair lift. You can return to the gondola via an easy ski path. You can practice your first curves next to the people mover at the mountain station of the gondola lift.
Information for beginners
- Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
- Wide slopes
- Beginner's area
Ski schools on-site
Photos
There is only one difficult run, but advanced skiers can also find some deep snow areas on the Rosskopf.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- some freeride / deep snow areas
- no mogul slopes
- no extremely difficult, steep and unprepared runs (Double Diamonds)
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 16 km
Difficult
1 km
(6 %)Additional runs
Marked ski routes
5 km
Most difficult run
-
Training · Length 1 km · Altitude difference 285 m
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
The is no real funpark on the Rosskopf, but there is a rail that is set up.
Information for Snowboarders
- few cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- some freeride / deep snow areas
Offering snow parks
- No snow park/ fun park
- No halfpipe
- Rails/ Slides
Photos
Conclusion
Clear overview of the runs, beautiful panorama view
Ski route down to the valley is rarely open
Test Report issued on 2012-01-11
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