Slope offering Elm im Sernftal

Size

Lifts/cable cars

Test result

4 out of 5 stars

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Slope offering, variety of runs at the ski resort Elm im Sernftal

The Elm ski resort offers a variety of slopes ranging from easy to challenging. In the upper area, intermediate slopes predominate. These are located in a high alpine setting above the tree line, providing plenty of open ski terrain. Most of the slopes are sun-drenched on the southern side.

Runs/slopes

Total: 40 km

Easy	15 km	(37 %)
Intermediate	20 km	(49 %)
Difficult	5 km	(14 %)

Additional runs

Ski routes

2 km

There are two ungroomed ski routes: Black Hill slope and Bergli valley run

Worth knowing

Artificial snow-making
33 Snow cannons
50 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
Valley run available
There are three valley runs leading to the base station of the gondola lift. The black valley run Steinibach is scenically very attractive. The blue and red valley runs start at Ämpächli.

Run location

above tree line
under tree line

Longest run

Steinböden-Elm · Length 8 km · Elevation difference 1085 m
From the highest point in the ski area at the Pleus double chairlift down to the valley in Elm

Most difficult run

Valley run Steinibach · Length 4 km · Elevation difference 900 m
From the Bischof mountain station down to the valley to Elm

Slope tip

Vreni Schneider slope
The namesake is Vreni Schneider, the most successful ski racer in Switzerland. Vreni Schneider was born in Elm and also runs a ski school in Elm.
Valley run Steinibach
The start of the slope is at the Bischof mountain station. From there, it descends a scenic 900 vertical meters down to Elm. The slope is marked black.

Snowparks