Obertraun/Dachstein Ski Resort Guide
Obertraun/Dachstein, Austria
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 14km |
| Highest Lift | 2,100m |
| Resort Height | 510m |
| Nearest Airports | Salzburg and Linz |
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Obertraun/Dachstein
The ski area of Obertraun/Dachstein is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 510m, with 14km of marked runs.
Summary
Obertraun/Dachstein is part of the Dachstein West ski area with access to 299km of downhill skiing, with 97 marked pistes, served by a total of 81 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Obertraun/Dachstein itself (14km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Dachstein West ski resorts of Abtenau, Annaberg im Lammertal, Gosau, Katrin - Bad Ischl, Krippenstein and Rußbach.
With ski lifts as high as 2,100m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
Obertraun/Dachstein offers good sking, particularly, for Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Obertraun/Dachstein is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in Obertraun/Dachstein.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Obertraun/Dachstein is 11km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Obertraun/Dachstein?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Obertraun/Dachstein.
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Ski Area Stats
Obertraun/Dachstein Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 2 | 4km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | 7km |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 2 | 2km |
| Downhill Total Length | 14km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 15km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 11 | |
Dachstein West Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 8 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 55 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 31 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 3 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 299km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 81 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Obertraun/Dachstein Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,100m |
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| Lowest Piste | 610m |
| Resort Altitude (Obertraun/Dachstein) | 510m |
| Max Vertical | 1,590m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
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| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Obertraun/Dachstein?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Obertraun, Gmunden.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Obertraun/Dachstein is Salzburg, 80 minutes drive away.
Linz, Graz, Munich, Klagenfurt, Ljubljana and Innsbruck Airport airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 11 ski lifts are able to uplift 700 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 3km of ski runs, with 11 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Obertraun/Dachstein open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Obertraun/Dachstein Webcams
The Webcams in Obertraun/Dachstein are not always up-to-date. Please check the date on the image to ensure you are seeing current snow conditions.
