Kaltenbach Ski Resort Guide
Kaltenbach, Austria
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| Recommended For | Intermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Total Piste Length | 69km |
| Highest Lift | 2,300m |
| Resort Height | 560m |
| Nearest Airports | Innsbruck Airport and Munich |
| Save on Ski Hire | Save up to 50%  |
Kaltenbach
Kaltenbach offers a diverse skiing experience in the Zillertal Valley. With well-groomed pistes and modern lifts, it's perfect for all skill levels.
Summary
Kaltenbach is part of the larger Zillertal ski area, boasting over 150 kilometers of slopes. The resort is known for its excellent grooming and family-friendly atmosphere, catering to both skiers and snowboarders alike.
The ski area of Kaltenbach is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 560m, with 69km of marked runs.
Kaltenbach is part of the Hochzillertal-Hochfügen ski area with access to 49 marked pistes, served by a total of 46 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Kaltenbach itself (69km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Hochzillertal-Hochfügen ski resorts of Aschau im Zillertal, Fügen and Hochfügen. Kaltenbach is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Aschau im Zillertal.
With ski lifts as high as 2,300m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Kaltenbach is 12km long.
Snow and Weather
Kaltenbach typically enjoys reliable snow conditions from December to April, with an average snow depth of 80-150 cm. Be sure to check J2Ski for the latest snow reports and conditions.
When will it snow in Kaltenbach?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for Kaltenbach.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Kaltenbach Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 7 | 26km |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 17 | 92km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 15 | 37km |
| Downhill Total Length | 69km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 40km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 16 | |
Hochzillertal-Hochfügen Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 10 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 21 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 18 | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 46 | |
Kaltenbach Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 2,300m |
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| Lowest Piste | 560m |
| Resort Altitude (Kaltenbach) | 560m |
| Max Vertical | 1,740m |
Ratings & Suitability
| Intermediate Skiers | |
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| Beginners | |
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| Apres-Ski |
Skiing
The mountains surrounding Kaltenbach reach elevations up to 2,500 meters, offering a variety of terrains. Key ski areas include the Hochzillertal and Hochfügen, featuring notable pistes like the black run on the Zillertal Arena and lifts such as the 10-person gondola from Kaltenbach.
Kaltenbach offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Ski Lessons in Kaltenbach
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Kaltenbach Ski Schools and Kaltenbach Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will enjoy the terrain parks at Hochzillertal, featuring well-designed jumps and obstacles. The parks cater to various skill levels, making it an ideal spot for freestyle enthusiasts.
Location and Map
Where is Kaltenbach?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Politischer Bezirk Schwaz, Tyrol.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Kaltenbach is Innsbruck Airport, 42 minutes drive away.
Munich, Salzburg, Bolzano, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Memmingen, Friedrichshafen and Linz airports are all within three hours drive.
Innsbruck Airport is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Kaltenbach is easily accessible via the A12 motorway, with the nearest major city being Innsbruck, approximately 60 km away. Regular train services also connect to the Zillertalbahn, providing a convenient option for travelers.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 16 ski lifts are able to uplift 21,900 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 108km of ski runs, with 115 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Kaltenbach open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late Nov.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Piste Map
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, Kaltenbach's après-ski scene comes alive with venues like the Almrausch and the Zillertal Biergarten. For nightlife, check out the nearby clubs offering a lively atmosphere.
