Ski area Ski Juwel

Information about the ski area

Highest point:	2,025 m	Gondola lift:	8
Lowest point:	650 m	Pistes in total:	97 km
Altitude ski resort:	875 m	Pistes:	30 km
Lifts in total:	47	Pistes:	54 km
Tow lifts:	32	Pistes:	13 km
Chair lifts:	7	Ski routes:	16 km

Ski area Ski Juwel

Due to the interconnection of the ski areas Wildschönau and Alpachtal, accessible with the new gondola, the lift pass "Ski Juwel" offers a total of 145 km of piste. With this lift pass you have access to the ski areas Markbachjoch/Lanerköpfl, Oberau, Thierbach, Schatzberg, as well as Kramsach, Reither Kogel and Wiedersberger Horn. This sums up to a total of 46 lifts, located between 600 and 2,025 m altitude! Various levels of difficulties ensure that beginner, as well as pros can really enjoy themselves here.

Children can go to Bobo's Kid's Club. For families and relaxed skiers the Schatzberg is especially attractive or also the Reither Kogel, whilst ambitious skiers can swing down the northern mountain side of the Markbachjoch and Lanerköpfl, as well as speed through various deep powder snow areas and free rider areas with 17 km of signed ski routes. Also those who love to ski under the stars can do so on the two illuminated pistes at Oberau. These various piste offers can be easily reached with complementary ski bus.The snow park at the Wiedersberger Horn, the fun park at Schatzberg and the Race'n'Board Arena in Niederau all offering loads of fun and action for freestyle ski and snowboard fans!

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Après ski Auffach

The aprés ski in Wildschönau offers something for every holiday maker. Attractively situated, charming lodges and snack bars located in the ski area or valley invite guests to experience aprés ski fun. A good place to stop by right after skiing is the "Gruttn-Bar" at the Schatzberg gondola valley station or at the "Bobo's-Heustadl Bar" right next to the Markbachjoch gondola valley station. For those who would prefer a more tranquil and romantic setting, there is the slow train "Geheimnisvolle Schlucht" with a torchlit hike and mulled wine just after the evenings onset. Fun for the whole family can be found with a toboggan party at the Wildschönau toboggan run or a snow-shoe hike through the mesmerizing winter landscape of the upper valley. Awaiting you in the evening are countless restaurants and taverns with typical Tirolean specialities. Night owls can spend their later hours in the bars, pubs and discos, which sometimes have live music. With the Nightliner you will be brought safe and sound back to your accommodation after a night of celebration.

Snowpark: Snowpark Family-Park Schatzberg Auffach

The "Ski Juwel Alptachtal Wildschönau" ski area not only offers wonderful pistes, but also has a respectable offer for freestyle opportunities! Pros and beginners can find a snow park at Schatzberg, at the Thalerkogl lift.

Beginners and pleasure riders will find two straight boxes there and also a rainbow box, of each 4 meters length. The 6-metre kicker and wave ride however are also great to try out. Is that too boring for you? There are also more challenging lines for those who are seeking a bit of action: the 8-metre straight-, curved- and kinked boxes let adrenaline junkies' hearts beat faster. To complete the perfect offer there is also a 130 m long half-pipe and a kicker with 14-metre table available in the park.

If you are looking for a real kick, you should definitively go and visit the "race 'n' boarder area" at the Tennladen slope. This place has been the starting point for many a racer's career and this might be the place for challenging a new experience.

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Expert rating report Ski Juwel

The rating report Ski Juwel comprises the main groups "Top rating categories", "Categories for special interests" and "Further rating categories" which all influence the overall result with their own count.

Overall rating

(4.2 out of 5 stars)

Top rating categories
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Lifts & cable cars
Reliability for snow

Rating categories for special interests

Families & children
Beginners
Experts & freeriders
Snow parks
Cross-country facilities & trails

Further rating categories

Après ski
Orientation (piste maps, info boards & sign posting)
Mountain restaurants, huts & gastronomy
Getting there & parking facilities

Ski area Ski Juwel