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Test report Turracher Hoehe
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Turracher Hoehe
Total result: 4 out of 5 stars
Test Turracher Hoehe
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Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
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In detail: Test report for ski resort Turracher Hoehe
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38 km of slopes spread around the Turracher See and across two German states
Runs/slopes
Additional runs
1 km Marked ski routes
Altitude difference
805 m (Valley 1400 m - Mountain 2205 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
14
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 3 ← 2
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 3 ← 2
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Slopes of all difficulty levels offer an optimal experience for beginners as well as experts. The Turracher Hoehenrunde is the best way to discover the ski resort in a comprehensive and enjoyable manner. Complimentary lounge chairs which entice you to enjoy the sun are available at all the most beautiful spots in the ski resort.
Runs/slopes
Total 38 km
Easy
13 km
(34 %)Intermediate
22 km
(58 %)Difficult
3 km
(8 %)
Additional runs
Marked ski routes
1 km
Longest run
3 km
Run location
just above tree line, under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
- Speed measurement course offered
- Public race course with time measurement
- Skiline
Almost all runs are accessed with modern chair lifts, most with bubbles and seat heaters. There is also a "Seetaxi" (lake taxi) which provides a connection across the frozen lake.
Number of ski lifts
14
Total capacity
16868 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
9.6 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
1
4
8
1
Additional
1
4
Turracher Hoehe features high snow reliability. The season goes from November until the beginning of May. The earliest season start was in October of 2009. 100% of the slopes have snow-making capability.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
220 Snow canons
100 % 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
200 Days open
200 Days when valley run open
200 Days when valley run open
Season 2009/2010
199 Days open
199 Days when valley run open
199 Days when valley run open
Season 2010/2011
198 Days open
198 Days when valley run open
198 Days when valley run open
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The slope preparation is very good.
The slopes are always in good condition and are prepared daily.
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 nearest expressway is 47 km away. A mountain road leads up to 1763m. Free parking lots are distributed at the lifts and along the Turracher Hoehe
Access via A10 Tauernautobahn, Ausfahrt Sankt Michael
- Turrachbahn (Predlitz), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 47 km · approx. 45 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, Mountain road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
- Kornockbahn (Predlitz), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 51 km · approx. 46 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, Mountain road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
- Panoramabahn (Reichenau), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 52 km · approx. 48 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, Mountain road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: limited amount available, Tarred parking lot, free of charge
Access via A10 Tauernautobahn, Ausfahrt Villach-Ossiacher See
- Panoramabahn (Reichenau), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 48 km · approx. 54 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, Mountain road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: limited amount available, Tarred parking lot, free of charge - Kornockbahn (Predlitz), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 49 km · approx. 54 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, Mountain road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge - Turrachbahn (Predlitz), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 56 km · approx. 61 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, Mountain road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Access via A2 Süd-Autobahn, Ausfahrt Klagenfurt Nord
- Panoramabahn (Reichenau), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 57 km · approx. 56 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, Mountain road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: limited amount available, Tarred parking lot, free of charge - Kornockbahn (Predlitz), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 58 km · approx. 57 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, Mountain road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge - Turrachbahn (Predlitz), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 65 km · approx. 64 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, Mountain road, with significant incline
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Trail map and overview maps:
The Turracher Hoehe is displayed well and clearly on the map. The lifts are easy to see. The mountain restaurants are indicated, but the names are not included.
The Turracher Hoehe is displayed well and clearly on the map. The lifts are easy to see. The mountain restaurants are indicated, but the names are not included.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
The signage is exemplary. Signs to the Seetaxi could be better.
The signage is exemplary. Signs to the Seetaxi could be better.
The level of cleanliness and hygiene in the ski resort is exemplary.
They put great value on the ecological design of the hotels. The Alpenpark Turracher Hoehe is also featured. The Turracher Hoehe borders directly on the Nockberge National Park. Gentle tourism is emphasized.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- No direct train connection
- Ski busses
- Scheduled busses
The employees are friendly, but could be more helpful to people entering some of the t-bar lifts. The Turrach Slope Butler is a true service highlight. He moves throughout the ski resort every day serving complimentary Prosecco. This can be then be enjoyed while relaxing in the free lounge chairs provided in the ski resort. The Butler also normally provides sweets for the children.
Cozy mountain reataurants featuring regional specialties are spread across the entire ski area.
12 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Mountain hut tip
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Hochschober AlmZeit Hütte
At the mountain station of the Panoramabahn
The restaurant interior is cozy and rustic with wood that partially comes from old wooden houses. They offer regional specialties and a large sun terrace.
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Spotzlhütt´n
At the Panoramabahn
Cozy mountain restaurant with regional specialties
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MeiZeit Hütte
Above the most southern bank of the Turracher Lake on Run 25
Cozy mountain restaurant with a ceramic oven and with their special Zirbenschnaps.
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Sonnalm
At the Sonnenbahn
You can order anything from shrimp to Tiroler Gröstl - whatever you're in the mood for! The Kaerntner Kasnudeln (cheese noodles) with Styrian pumpkin seed oil are famous!
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There is an umbrella bar at the Kornockbahn and there is the Goassstallbar at the Maulwurflift. You can also get cozy in the mountain restaurants. The atmosphere is generally more quiet during Après Ski on the Turracher Hoehe.
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Almost all accommodations on the Turracher Hoehe have direct access to the slopes. Everything from wellness hotels to cozy mountain huts is available. The cozy mountain huts (like the Almdoerfer) that are found throughout the Turracher Hoehe are very recommendable.
Ski-in/Ski-out
Almost all accommodations have direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Tips
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Hotel Hochschober
Located directly on the Turracher Lake
Wellness area with the Hamam am Berg (the only oriental bath house in the alps), sauna area, pine sauna on the lake, the one-of-a-kind Seebad (lake bath), various outdoor whirlpools, salt baths, indoor pool and cozy relaxation room with open fireplaces.
Towns/villages
- Turracher Höhe
Distance to ski resort 0 km (directly at ski resort)
Guest beds 1800
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
The Ottifanten-Kinder-Skiwelt is loved by the kids. There are practice lifts on the Turracher Hoehe as well as free childcare on the weekends and holidays from 1:00-4:00 pm. The "Geisterbahn" (ghost train) at the Wildkopflift is a fun slope for children. Another highlight is the alpine coaster, Nocky Flitzer.
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
- Nursery
- Playground / park
- Mascot (Nocky)
Special tips for children
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Ottifanten-Kinder-Skiwelt
The Kinder-Skiwelt is located directly on the Turracher Hoehe at the Offifantenlift. The children learn to ski in a playful manner here.
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Nocky Flitzer
Accessed via the Panoramabahn. Open in summer and winter. 1600 meters long at 2000 meters altitude. Great fun for the whole family!
There are slopes for beginners at the Wildkopflift, the Zirbenwaldbahn and at the Übungswiesenlift. Throughout the Turracher Hoehe, there are wonderful slopes for beginners to explore. The slope which leads down to the Turrachbahn should only be attempted by beginners once they are confident on their skis.
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
Ski schools on-site
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There are steep slopes leading down from the Kornock and at the lower part of the Turrachbahn. The FIS slope is also well-suited for advanced skiers.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- some freeride / deep snow areas
- few mogul slopes
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 38 km
Difficult
3 km
(8 %)Additional runs
Marked ski routes
1 km
Most difficult run
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Direttissima · Length 1 km · Altitude difference 200 m
Lower part at the Turrachbahn
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
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There is one small funpark at the Wildkopflift and the Pisten Gaudi run offers kickers, rails and boardercross. The runs, except the flat parts, are well-suited for snowboarders and there is room for freeriding on the Kornock.
Information for Snowboarders
- some cat tracks
- few runs with ascent
- some freeride / deep snow areas
Snow parks
- Pisten Gaudi
The new "Pisten Gaudi" slope is offered especially for freestylers on the Turracher Hoehe. It offers 6 rails, 5 kickers with varying table lengths, a wave track and boardercross.
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- No halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
- Boardercross
- Waverides
- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 20 km
Perfect and snow-reliable tracks are located around the Turracher Hoehe. The tracks are very well prepared.
Trail tip(s)
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Turracher See Track
The track is completely flat and also well-suited as a warm-up for experienced cross-country skiers.
Length: 1.8 km ▪ Altitude: 1763 m - 1763 m
Difficulty level: easy
Track: double track
Cross-country skiing style: classic, skating
fee: no
Service offering: Cross-country center
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Zirbenwald Track
Challenging track through the quiet, romantic Zirbenwald countryside.
Length: 3.7 km ▪ Altitude: 1810 m - 1840 m
Difficulty level: intermediate, difficult
Track: double track
Cross-country skiing style: classic
fee: no
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Weitental Track
Beautiful track through unique countryside
Length: 6.5 km ▪ Altitude: 1763 m - 1884 m
Difficulty level: intermediate
Track: double track
Cross-country skiing style: classic
fee: no
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Schwarzsee-Hochmoor Track
HIgh altitude track with a gorgeous view of the Karawanken, Julian Alps and to the surrounding "Nocki's".
Length: 3.0 km ▪ Altitude: 1840 m - 1961 m
Difficulty level: easy
Track: double track
Cross-country skiing style: classic
fee: no
Conclusion
Family-friendly, snow reliable, free lounge chairs, Turracher Pistenbutler, Service Point Kornockbahn
Some long flat parts between the lifts and the connection from the Sonnenbahn to the practice area (Uebungswiese)
Test Report issued on 2012-03-05
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