Filzbach Ski Resort Guide
Filzbach, Switzerland
Rated: 3/5 (from 4 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Beginners, Snowboarders and Apres-Ski! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 12km7 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,629m5,344ft |
| Resort Height | 707m2,320ft |
| Nearest Airports | St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Zurich |
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Filzbach
The ski area of Filzbach is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 707m2,320ft, with 12km7 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Filzbach has direct access to 12km7 miles of downhill skiing, with 5 marked pistes, served by a total of 4 ski lifts.
Skiing
Filzbach offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Beginner skiers.
Snowboarding
Filzbach offers some good boarding.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Filzbach is 7km4 miles long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Filzbach?
The next notable snow forecast is 19cm8in, expected on 22 December, with around 59cm23in forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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| Snow to resort | Snow to resort | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Filzbach Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | 1km1 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 2 | 6km4 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 2 | 5km3 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 12km7 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 4km2 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 4 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Filzbach Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,629m5,344ft |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 707m2,320ft |
| Resort Altitude (Filzbach) | 707m2,320ft |
| Max Vertical | 922m3,025ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
|---|---|
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Apres-Ski |
Location and Map
Where is Filzbach?
This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Glarus Nord, Glarus.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Filzbach is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 54 minutes drive away.
Zurich, Friedrichshafen, Basel, Memmingen, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Lugano, Berne and Innsbruck Airport airports are all within three hours drive.
St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Zurich are just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The four ski lifts are able to uplift 4,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Season Dates
When is Filzbach open?
Opened (since 21 December 2024).
Closes : 16 March 2025.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
