Overview

Hopfgarten-Kelchsau is a picturesque resort located in a wind-protected and fog free basin at the foot of the majestic Hohe Salve mountain. It also has a reputatriuon for being one of the sunniest spots on the SkiWelt. The resort's skiing is part of the SkiWelt, Austria's largest lift linked ski area with more than 250km (157 miles) of runs, itself joined - more or less - to Kitzbuhel's ski area by a gondola link from Kirchberg to Westendorf in 2005/ The areas share a lift ticket covering more than 400km of trails, claimed by some to be the world's third largest lift-linked ski area. Hopfgarten has a delightful cobblestone square, narrow lanes and an attractive baroque church. It is famous for musical concerts, cultural events and traditional festivals staged throughout the year as much as for its winter sports. The town is about an hours´ drive from Munich, Salzburg and Innsbruck, and easily accessible by bus, car and/or train. Thanks to its central location Hopfgarten-Kelchsau makes in ideal touring base.

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Best Time for Snow

Average Snowfall

132cm
83cm
55cm
28cm
19cm
37cm
Nov
65cm
Dec
110cm
Jan
55cm
Feb
38cm
Mar
19cm
Apr
Intermediate Runs
52%
Advanced Runs
36%
Expert Runs
13%
Runs in Total
223
Longest Run
7.3 km
Skiable Terrain
270 km
Night Skiing
10 km
Snow Making
229 km

Total Lifts: 82

Gondolas & Trams
16
Eight Person Lifts
6
High Speed Sixes
11
High Speed Quads
3
Quad Chairs
11
Triple Chairs
1
Double Chairs
2
Surface Lifts
32

Elevation

Base
620m
Summit
1869m
Vertical Drop
1249m

Important Dates

December 08, 20232023/12/08
Projected Opening
April 01, 20242024/04/01
Projected Closing
N.A.
Projected Days Open
N.A.
Days Open Last Year
78
Years Open
750cm
Average Snowfall
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