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Faistenau

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Faistenau Ski Resort Guide

Faistenau, Austria

Ski Area Highlights
Total Piste Length40km25 miles
Highest Lift1,044m3,425ft
Resort Height786m2,579ft
 Nearest AirportsSalzburg and Linz
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Faistenau

The ski area of Faistenau is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 786m2,579ft, with 40km25 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Faistenau has direct access to 40km25 miles of downhill skiing, served by a total of 9 ski lifts.

The skiing is at relatively low altitude, so snow cover can be variable.

Skiing

We do not currently have enough information to describe the skiing in Faistenau. If you have skied here, or know the area, please tell us about it in the Ski Forum.

Snowboarding

Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Faistenau.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Faistenau?

The next notable snow forecast is 5cm2in, expected on 20 December, with around 50cm20in forecast over the next 7 days.

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Ski Area Stats

Faistenau Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
1km1 miles
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
19km12 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
20km12 miles
Downhill
Total Length
40km25 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
60km37 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
9

Altitudes & Slopes

Faistenau Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,044m3,425ft
Lowest Piste786m2,579ft
Resort Altitude (Faistenau)786m2,579ft

Location and Map

Where is Faistenau?

This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Politischer Bezirk Salzburg-Umgebung, Salzburg.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Faistenau is Salzburg, 30 minutes drive away.

Linz, Munich, Innsbruck Airport, Klagenfurt, Graz and Ljubljana airports are all within three hours drive.

Salzburg is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The nine ski lifts are able to uplift 10,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Season Dates

When is Faistenau open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Faistenau