Ski resorts for beginners in the Northern Eastern Alps

Most beginner-friendly ski resorts in the Northern Eastern Alps - beginner ski resorts North Eastern Alps

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Ski resorts for beginners in the Northern Eastern Alps – Beginners Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl
Ski resorts for beginners in the Northern Eastern Alps – Beginners Ramsau am Dachstein – Rittisberg Ski resorts for beginners in the Northern Eastern Alps – Beginners Sonnenkopf – Klösterle Ski resorts for beginners in the Northern Eastern Alps – Beginners Loser – Altaussee Ski resorts for beginners in the Northern Eastern Alps – Beginners Ehrwalder Wettersteinbahnen – Ehrwald

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Ski holiday and skiing for beginners in the Northern Eastern Alps

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Beginner-friendly ski resorts North Eastern Alps

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1. Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/​Reit im Winkl
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kitzbüheler Alpen Pillersee Valley (Pillerseetal)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Chiemgau
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Steinplatte Winklmoosalm – Waidring/Reit im Winkl
The Winklmoosalm is the perfect area for beginners. Gentle and wide slopes make it easy to get started… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner20 km(48 %)
  Overall: 42 km
Details
1. Ramsau am Dachstein – Rittisberg
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Liezen Schladming-Dachstein
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ramsau am Dachstein – Rittisberg
The slopes in Ramsau am Dachstein are very well suited for beginners. Most of the slopes face the sun… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner7.7 km(60 %)
  Overall: 12.9 km
Details
1. Sonnenkopf – Klösterle
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bludenz Alpenregion Bludenz
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Sonnenkopf – Klösterle
For the first turns on skis or a snowboard, the practice area right next to the mountain station of… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner12.8 km(43 %)
  Overall: 29.5 km
Details
1. Loser – Altaussee
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Salzkammergut Ausseerland
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Loser – Altaussee
For beginners, the Loser ski resort is a paradise. The entire ski area can be explored on easy slopes.… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner21 km(62 %)
  Overall: 34 km
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1. Ehrwalder Wettersteinbahnen – Ehrwald
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ehrwalder Wettersteinbahnen – Ehrwald
The Wettersteinbahnen Ehrwald ski area is particularly well-suited for beginners on the Sonnenhang… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner15 km(71 %)
  Overall: 21 km
Details
1. Berwang/​Bichlbach/​Rinnen
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Berwang/Bichlbach/Rinnen
Berwang/Bichlbach/Rinnen is a perfect ski area for beginners. Especially around the Egghof Sun Jet and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner18.5 km(52 %)
  Overall: 35.3 km
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1. Söllereck – Oberstdorf
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Oberstdorf
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Söllereck – Oberstdorf
The Söllereck is ideal for beginners. With conveyor belts in Söllis Winterwelt, newcomers and those… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner7.9 km(56 %)
  Overall: 14 km
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1. Ehrwalder Alm – Ehrwald
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Ehrwalder Alm – Ehrwald
The Ehrwalder Alm is ideal for beginners. Beginners love the many easy slopes and the gentle valley… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner18.1 km(66 %)
  Overall: 27.5 km
Details
1. Postalm am Wolfgangsee
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Tennengau
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Postalm am Wolfgangsee
The Postalm is a paradise for beginners. From the parking lots, you can head straight to the easy and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner5 km(63 %)
  Overall: 8 km
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1. Hinterstoder – Höss
Europe Austria Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) Steyr-Kirchdorf Kirchdorf an der Krems Pyhrn-Priel Stodertal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Hinterstoder – Höss
The Hinterstoder ski resort offers an ideal and very large beginner area with the Sunny Kids Park. On… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner12 km(30 %)
  Overall: 39.9 km
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1. Hochkössen (Unterberghorn) – Kössen
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kaiserwinkl
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Hochkössen (Unterberghorn) – Kössen
In the Hochkössen ski area, there is an excellent practice area around the valley station. The easy… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner10.5 km(46 %)
  Overall: 22.7 km
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1. Nesselwang – Alpspitze (Alpspitzbahn)
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Ostallgäu
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Nesselwang – Alpspitze (Alpspitzbahn)
The Alpspitze is very well suited for beginners. From the valley to the mid-station, all slopes are… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6 km(75 %)
  Overall: 8 km
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1. St. Anton/​St. Christoph/​Stuben/​Lech/​Zürs/​Warth/​Schröcken – Ski Arlberg
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland Landeck St. Anton am Arlberg
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Bregenzerwald
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
St. Anton/St. Christoph/Stuben/Lech/Zürs/Warth/Schröcken – Ski Arlberg
The entire Ski Arlberg ski area is very well suited for beginners. There are practice slopes in all… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner130 km(43 %)
  Overall: 299.7 km
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1. Almenwelt Lofer
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pinzgau Salzburger Saalachtal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Almenwelt Lofer
At the mountain station of the Loferer Alm Bahn II, beginners will find an ideal area. A covered,… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner32 km(70 %)
  Overall: 46 km
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1. Feuerkogel – Ebensee
Europe Austria Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) Salzkammergut Lake Traunsee
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Feuerkogel – Ebensee
The high plateau at Feuerkogel is ideal for beginners. Almost the entire ski area can be explored on… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6.5 km(61 %)
  Overall: 10.6 km
Details
1. Jungholz
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Reutte Tannheimer Tal
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Jungholz
The Jungholz ski area is an ideal destination for beginners. All lifts can be accessed via easy… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner7 km(70 %)
  Overall: 10 km
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1. Rosshütte – Seefeld
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Region Seefeld – Tirols Hochplateau
Ski resort status
Test result: 5 out of 5 stars
Rosshütte – Seefeld
Ideal for taking your first steps in the snow is the large beginner area (Sportis Kinderland) at the… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner11.2 km(59 %)
  Overall: 19.1 km
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18. Biberwier – Marienberg
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Biberwier – Marienberg
The Marienberg ski area in Biberwier is very well suited for beginners. Beginners can start at the… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner7.3 km(66 %)
  Overall: 11 km
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18. Tauplitz – Bad Mitterndorf
Europe Austria Styria (Steiermark) Salzkammergut Ausseerland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Tauplitz – Bad Mitterndorf
Beginners will find many easy slopes on the Tauplitzalm. From the Tauplitzseelift to the… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner18.5 km(43 %)
  Overall: 43.5 km
Details
18. Hochkönig – Maria Alm/​Dienten/​Mühlbach
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Hochkönig
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hochkönig – Maria Alm/Dienten/Mühlbach
Some parts of the ski area are very suitable for beginners. Maria Alm offers several easy slopes and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner52 km(43 %)
  Overall: 120 km
Details
18. Lermoos – Grubigstein
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Lermoos – Grubigstein
Beginners can explore almost the entire ski area on easy slopes. The Familyjet, Austria's shortest… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner14.4 km(54 %)
  Overall: 26.5 km
Details
18. Damüls Mellau
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Bregenzerwald
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Damüls Mellau
Beginners are well taken care of in the Damüls Mellau ski area. Both villages offer practice lifts and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner29.9 km(39 %)
  Overall: 75.8 km
Details
18. Ofterschwang/​Gunzesried – Ofterschwanger Horn
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ofterschwang/Gunzesried – Ofterschwanger Horn
The ski resort is very beginner-friendly. At the valley station in Ofterschwang, there is a practice… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner4.6 km(28 %)
  Overall: 16.5 km
Details
18. Hörnerbahn – Bolsterlang
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hörnerbahn – Bolsterlang
Beginners are in good hands in the valley at the Dorflift and the Hörni-Tellerlift. Here, there are… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner8 km(47 %)
  Overall: 17 km
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18. Kasberg – Grünau im Almtal
Europe Austria Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) Salzkammergut Almtal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kasberg – Grünau im Almtal
The Kasberg family ski area is very well suited for beginners. With Brunos Kinderskiarena, it offers a… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner13 km(57 %)
  Overall: 23 km
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18. Dachstein West – Gosau/​Russbach/​Annaberg
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Tennengau
Europe Austria Upper Austria (Oberösterreich) Salzkammergut Dachstein-Salzkammergut
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Dachstein West – Gosau/Russbach/Annaberg
Beginners can learn to ski very well in Gosau, Gosau-Hintertal, Russbach, and Annaberg-Astauwinkel… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner15 km(29 %)
  Overall: 51 km
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18. Füssener Jöchle – Grän
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Reutte Tannheimer Tal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Füssener Jöchle – Grän
Beginners take their first steps at the Märchenwiese in the valley. The beginner area is located… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner3 km(33 %)
  Overall: 9 km
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18. Neunerköpfle – Tannheim
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Reutte Tannheimer Tal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Neunerköpfle – Tannheim
In Tannheim, beginners start in the valley at the beginner area Ice Age. The conveyor belt provides… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner2.5 km(29 %)
  Overall: 8.5 km
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18. Filzmoos
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau Salzburger Sportwelt
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Filzmoos
The Filzmoos ski resort is very beginner-friendly. Three ski schools in the village offer ideal… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner9 km(45 %)
  Overall: 20 km
Details
18. Hoch-Imst – Imst
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Oberland (region) Imst (District) Imst
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hoch-Imst – Imst
Beginners can use the spacious practice area next to the valley station (Winterpark Hoch-Imst). Next… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner2.6 km(25 %)
  Overall: 10.3 km
Details
18. Zugspitze
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Außerfern Tiroler Zugspitz Arena
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Zugspitze
There is no conveyor belt for complete beginners on the Zugspitze. However, beginners will find easy… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner7 km(35 %)
  Overall: 20 km
Details
18. Garmisch-Classic – Garmisch-Partenkirchen
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Zugspitz Region Zugspitzland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Garmisch-Classic – Garmisch-Partenkirchen
In the Garmisch-Classic ski area, beginners are in very good hands around the Hausberg at the… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner12 km(30 %)
  Overall: 40 km
Details
18. Götschen – Bischofswiesen
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Berchtesgadener Land
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Götschen – Bischofswiesen
The Götschen ski area is very well suited for beginners. Beginners can practice on the easy slope at… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner2.9 km(33 %)
  Overall: 8.7 km
Details
18. Jöchelspitze – Bach
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Reutte Lechtal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Jöchelspitze – Bach
Beginners will find a long and wide slope from the mountain station down to the valley. There is… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner2.5 km(50 %)
  Overall: 5 km
Details
18. Grasgehren – Bolgengrat
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Grasgehren – Bolgengrat
The Grasgehren ski area is ideal for beginners. Right in the valley area, there are conveyor belts and… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner2.5 km(23 %)
  Overall: 11 km
Details
18. Brauneck – Lenggries/​Wegscheid
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tölzer Land
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Brauneck – Lenggries/Wegscheid
Beginners will find ideal practice areas at the valley stations. In Wegscheid at Draxl- and Jaudenhang… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner3.5 km(11 %)
  Overall: 30.7 km
Details
18. Oberjoch (Bad Hindelang) – Iseler
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Oberjoch (Bad Hindelang) – Iseler
Beginners will find an ideal practice area at the Schwandenbahn and the Idealhanglift. The… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6 km(19 %)
  Overall: 32 km
Details
18. Ifen
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Kleinwalsertal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Ifen
At the valley station, there is a large practice area for beginners. In Burmis WinterWelt, there are… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner13.1 km(53 %)
  Overall: 24.7 km
Details
18. Hirschberglifte – Kreuth
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Hirschberglifte – Kreuth
Beginners can make ideal progress at the Hirschberg lifts in Kreuth. They start at the conveyor belt… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner0.8 km(33 %)
  Overall: 2.4 km
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18. Schneeberglifte – Mitterland (Thiersee)
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kufstein Kufsteinerland
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Schneeberglifte – Mitterland (Thiersee)
The entire Thiersee-Mitterland ski area can be explored on easy and wide slopes. In the children's… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner1.2 km(100 %)
  Overall: 1.2 km
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18. Werfenweng
Europe Austria Salzburg (Salzburger Land) Pongau
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Werfenweng
Beginners will find optimal conditions in the Zaglau practice area. The practice area extends over… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner13 km(45 %)
  Overall: 29 km
Details
18. Sudelfeld – Bayrischzell
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tegernsee-Schliersee
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Sudelfeld – Bayrischzell
Beginners feel most comfortable at the Wedellifts in the Lower Sudelfeld area. The terrain here is… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner8 km(25 %)
  Overall: 31.5 km
Details
18. Walmendingerhorn/​Heuberg – Mittelberg/​Hirschegg
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Kleinwalsertal
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Walmendingerhorn/Heuberg – Mittelberg/Hirschegg
Beginners will find their area at the valley platter lifts Mooslift, Maisäßlift, and Jedermannlift in… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner19.5 km(58 %)
  Overall: 33.7 km
Details
18. Reiserhang – Gaißach
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Upper Bavaria (Oberbayern) Tölzer Land
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Reiserhang – Gaißach
The Reiserhang is very well suited for beginners. At the valley station, there is a rope lift and a… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner0.5 km(50 %)
  Overall: 1 km
Details
18. Gschwandtkopf – Seefeld
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Innsbruck Innsbruck-Land Region Seefeld – Tirols Hochplateau
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Gschwandtkopf – Seefeld
The Gschwandtkopf is very well suited for beginners. Beginners start at the conveyor belt or the… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6.4 km(100 %)
  Overall: 6.4 km
Details
18. Schetteregg – Egg
Europe Austria Vorarlberg Bregenz Bregenzerwald
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Schetteregg – Egg
The Egg-Schetteregg ski area offers ideal conditions for beginners. From the conveyor belt, you move… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner4 km(36 %)
  Overall: 11 km
Details
18. Karwendel Bergbahn (Zwölferkopf) – Pertisau
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Schwaz Achensee
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Karwendel Bergbahn (Zwölferkopf) – Pertisau
In the Pertisau ski area, there is a large beginner area at the Planberg and Wiesen lifts, located… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner6 km(50 %)
  Overall: 12 km
Details
18. Kramsach
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Tiroler Unterland Kufstein Holiday Region Alpbachtal
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Kramsach
The practice area at the rope lift is ideal for beginners. If you have never been on skis before, this… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner0.4 km(100 %)
  Overall: 0.4 km
Details
18. Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/​Riedberger Horn
Europe Germany Bavaria (Bayern) Swabia (Schwaben) Oberallgäu Hörnerdörfer
Ski resort status
Test result: 4 out of 5 stars
Balderschwang – Hochschelpen/Riedberger Horn
Beginners are in good hands in Balderschwang. Right in the village, a drag lift and a platter lift… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner15.9 km(39 %)
  Overall: 41 km
Details
50. Wannenjoch/​Rohnenspitze – Schattwald/​Zöblen
Europe Austria Tyrol (Tirol) Reutte Tannheimer Tal
Ski resort status
Test result: 3 out of 5 stars
Wannenjoch/Rohnenspitze – Schattwald/Zöblen
Complete beginners start in Zöblen at the small practice area of the Schneesportschule Alpstern. The… more
Slope offering for beginners/beginner slopes
Blue slopes beginner4.5 km(55 %)
  Overall: 8.2 km
Details
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