St. Margarethen im Lungau Ski Resort Guide
St. Margarethen im Lungau, Austria
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| Recommended For | Expert Skiers and Intermediates. |
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| Total Piste Length | 140km |
| Highest Lift | 2,210m |
| Resort Height | 1,064m |
| Nearest Airports | Salzburg and Klagenfurt |
St. Margarethen im Lungau
St. Margarethen im Lungau is a picturesque ski resort in Austria. It offers a family-friendly atmosphere with diverse skiing options.
Summary
The resort features a variety of slopes suitable for all skill levels, making it a great destination for families and groups. With its stunning mountain scenery and well-maintained trails, St. Margarethen im Lungau promises an enjoyable skiing experience.
The ski area of St. Margarethen im Lungau is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 1,064m, with 140km of marked runs.
St. Margarethen im Lungau has direct access to 140km of downhill skiing, with 76 marked pistes, served by a total of 26 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,210m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in St. Margarethen im Lungau is 10km long and the most difficult run is the 'Direttissima'.
Snow and Weather
The resort typically experiences reliable snow conditions, with an average snow depth of around 50-100 cm during the peak season. For the latest snow information, including snowfall updates, be sure to check J2Ski.
When will it snow in St. Margarethen im Lungau?
There is currently no significant snow in the 7-day forecast for St. Margarethen im Lungau.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
St. Margarethen im Lungau Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 10 | 27km |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 56 | 63km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 10 | 50km |
| Downhill Total Length | 140km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 150km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 26 | |
St. Margarethen im Lungau Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 2,210m |
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| Resort Altitude (St. Margarethen im Lungau) | 1,064m |
| Lowest Piste | 1,060m |
| Max Vertical | 1,150m |
Ratings & Suitability
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Skiing
St. Margarethen im Lungau is part of the Lungau ski area, featuring over 150 kilometers of slopes at elevations ranging from 1,000 to 2,400 meters. Notable pistes include the wide runs on the Fanningberg and the challenging terrain at the Aineck, with lifts such as the Fanningberg Gondola and the Aineckbahn servicing these areas.
St. Margarethen im Lungau offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will find excellent terrain parks here, including the fun park at Fanningberg. These parks offer various features suitable for all levels, ensuring an exciting experience on the slopes.
Location and Map
Where is St. Margarethen im Lungau?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Sankt Margarethen im Lungau, Tamsweg.
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to St. Margarethen im Lungau is Salzburg, 80 minutes drive away.
Klagenfurt, Ljubljana, Graz, Linz, Trieste and Munich airports are all within three hours drive.
St. Margarethen im Lungau is easily accessible via the A10 motorway, with Salzburg Airport being the nearest major airport. A scenic drive from Salzburg takes about 1.5 hours, making it a convenient destination for skiers.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 26 ski lifts are able to uplift 25,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 100km of ski runs, with 260 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is St. Margarethen im Lungau open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Mid Apr.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, enjoy après-ski at local favorites like the Almrausch Bar and the cozy Gasthof zur Post. For nightlife, the nearby town offers a variety of restaurants and bars to unwind.
