{"id":45304,"date":"2025-01-19T09:36:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-19T08:36:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.de\/magazin\/?p=45304"},"modified":"2025-10-30T13:13:11","modified_gmt":"2025-10-30T12:13:11","slug":"skiing-in-schladming-dachstein","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.snowtrex.co.uk\/magazine\/top-10\/skiing-in-schladming-dachstein\/","title":{"rendered":"10 good reasons for skiing in Schladming-Dachstein"},"content":{"rendered":"

Anyone who has booked a ski holiday in the Schladming-Dachstein region can look forward to a wide range of on and off-piste activities for young and old. SnowTrex<\/a> shows 10 reasons to increase the anticipation of a skiing holiday in Schladming-Dachstein even more.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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A winter holiday in Schladming-Dachstein offers everything your heart desires<\/div>\n <\/div > \n

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\n 1. 230 kilometres of pistes for every level<\/span><\/a>2. High snow reliability thanks to the glacier<\/span><\/a>3. Families welcome<\/span><\/a>4. Professional air on the legendary Planai downhill run<\/span><\/a>5. Ski movie, race and speed courses for stokers<\/span><\/a>6. Alpine cuisine by Richard Rauch<\/span><\/a>7. Cross-country skiing on 220 kilometres<\/span><\/a>8. Versatile winter activities away from the piste<\/span><\/a>9. Tobogganing and skiing even at night<\/span><\/a>10. Shopping and culture in the charming town of Schladming<\/span><\/a>FAQ<\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n
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1. 230 kilometres of pistes for every level<\/h2>\n

The Schladming-Dachstein region<\/a> boasts a total of 230 kilometres of pistes and 81 modern lifts, including the most powerful chairlift in Styria, which are spread across the 4-mountain ski area<\/a> and the Dachstein glacier<\/a>, Fageralm, Ramsau am Dachstein ski region, Ski Galsterberg, Riesneralm and Planeralm ski areas. In the “4-Berge-Skischaukel” ski area alone, which connects the four mountains Hauser Kaibling, Planai, Hochwurzen and Reiteralm, winter sports enthusiasts will find 123 carefully groomed kilometres of pistes and 44 ascent options. While children and beginners can try out their first turns on 46 kilometres of blue pistes, advanced skiers and snowboarders have the opportunity to put their technique to the test on 68 kilometres of red and 9 kilometres of black pistes. The 4-mountain ski area stretches from 728 metres to 2,015 metres above sea level.<\/p>\n

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On the ten ski mountains in the region, children and beginners as well as advanced skiers and experts are guaranteed to find the right descent<\/div>\n <\/div > \n

Winter sports enthusiasts who want to go really high will get their money’s worth on the Dachstein glacier. The mountain station on the glacier is located at an altitude of 2,700 metres. If you dare, you can take a walk across the Dachstein suspension bridge or the Sky Walk. However, the view 400 metres below your feet is not for the faint-hearted. The same applies to climbing the “Stairway to Nothingness”. A visit to the “Ice Palace” requires considerably less adrenalin.<\/p>\n

The 10 ski mountains in the Schladming-Dachstein region also boast children’s areas, funslopes – including the XXL Funslope Hauser Kaibling with a whopping 1,460 metres in length. There are also numerous restaurants, speed runs, fabulous ski routes and much more, so that winter sports enthusiasts with a wide range of interests and skill levels will get their money’s worth.<\/p>\n

2. High snow reliability thanks to the glacier<\/h2>\n

Winter sports enthusiasts who spend their winter holiday in the Schladming-Dachstein region don’t need to worry about snow reliability. The Dachstein glacier ski area is usually open from mid-September to the beginning of May, so skiers and snowboarders can make their turns on perfectly groomed pistes on the glacier even in winters with little snow.<\/p>\n

The mountain station on the Dachstein is also the starting point for the legendary Austrian national ski tour. The ski tour, also known as the “Dachstein Crossing”, is considered one of the most beautiful in the entire Alpine region. The tour ends at the Krippenstein cable car valley station, where the Planai buses and the Ramsau transport company offer a shuttle service back to the Dachstein valley station. Depending on the snow conditions, different variants of the tour are possible.<\/p>\n

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Crossing the Dachstein suspension bridge is a must for adrenaline junkies<\/div>\n <\/div > \n

3. Families welcome<\/h2>\n

The Schladming-Dachstein ski region is a particularly good choice for families<\/a> on their upcoming winter holiday. There is a wide range of blue pistes on which the pros of tomorrow can learn their first turns. There is also a comprehensive range of ski schools, ski kindergartens and children’s areas. Here, optimally trained staff teach knowledge and technique in a fun way. The Hopsi Winterkinderland is a highlight for little skiers. Under the motto “Hopsi’s journey around the world”, children are accompanied by the World Cup mascot through Europe to China and Australia.<\/p>\n

In addition to the children’s lands, there are other attractions that will make children’s hearts beat faster. Several funslopes<\/a>, a speed track with speed measurement, a sound piste and the legendary Planai Superpark ensure skiing fun of a special kind.<\/p>\n

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Tomorrow’s pros learn their first turns under ideal conditions in the children’s areas<\/div>\n <\/div > \n

Families with children who are already exploring the slopes on their own can choose one of the smaller ski areas in the Schladming-Dachstein ski region, such as the Rittisberg ski area with a manageable 30 kilometres of slopes. A small ski area has the advantage that children can find their way around more easily and meeting points are easier to organise and find for the little ones.<\/p>\n

Last but not least, the region’s accommodation is also geared towards families, which is most evident in the numerous family-run accommodation establishments. Many of these accommodations are also located directly on the piste and provide quick and easy access to the mountains.<\/p>\n

4. Professional air on the legendary Planai downhill run<\/h2>\n

It is one of the most famous ski runs in the world and not without reason – the Planai downhill run in Schladming<\/a>. The first ski lift was built on the local mountain of the ski resort of Schladming in 1953 and the first World Cup race<\/a> took place here in 1973. Professionals from all over the world have competed for the gold medal twice during the Alpine Ski World Championships, most recently in 2013. The 3.5 km long piste has a gradient of 52% at its steepest point. Accordingly, winter sports enthusiasts need not only good technique but also a good dose of courage. The extremely steep finishing slope in particular represents a serious challenge even for advanced skiers and snowboarders. Incidentally, in 1973, the winner of the World Cup race conquered the Planai at an average speed of no less than 111.22 kilometres per hour. So have a good trip!<\/p>\n

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View of the finish of the Planai downhill, where the competitions of the 2013 Ski World Championships took place<\/div>\n <\/div > \n

5. Ski movie, race and speed courses for stokers<\/h2>\n

On your marks – get set – go! The Schladming-Dachstein ski region has plenty to offer winter sports enthusiasts. In addition to numerous race courses, there are two speed courses equipped with permanent speed measurement. The personal best time is displayed on the timing board at the end of the descent.<\/p>\n

Another highlight in the Schladming-Dachstein ski region are the Ski Movie routes on the Planai and Reiteralm mountains. The slopes are equipped with numerous cameras so that ambitious winter sports enthusiasts can analyse their technique using video analysis. The video can then be downloaded from the internet so that the creator can present it to their friends at home.<\/p>\n

The XXL Funslope Hauser Kaibling with a length of no less than 1,460 metres impresses with numerous obstacles, jumps and speed bumps. The speedy descent is guaranteed to put a smile on the faces of children and the young at heart alike:<\/p>\n

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