Hopfgarten im Defereggental
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Ski area Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei
| Highest point: | 2,621 m | Gondola lift: | 3 |
| Lowest point: | 920 m | Pistes in total: | 37 km |
| Altitude ski resort: | 1,107 m |
Pistes:
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8.5 km |
| Lifts in total: | 17 |
Pistes:
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22.5 km |
| Tow lifts: | 9 |
Pistes:
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6 km |
| Chair lifts: | 5 | Ski routes: | 5 km |
Ski area Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei
The ski area in the neighbouring Matrei is the closest one (approx. 15 km). The union of the ski areas Matrei and Kals form the Großglockner Resort (920 - 2,621 m), which is the largest ski area in East Tyrol with 37 km of piste and 17 lifts. The pistes have been remeasured and what used to be 110 piste km has shrunk along the fall line, but the pistes themselves haven't change, of course.
Several diverse descends for beginners and the more ambitious skiers await with seemingly unlimited, snow secure skiing pleasure. The cabin lift Goldried takes you from Matrei directly to the ski area and the 6-person chair lift Cimaross takes winter sports fans up to 2,621 m altitude.
There is a children's ski park with magic carpet and igloo. Snowboarders can enjoy themselves in the funpark with slides and jumps. Natural snow as well as high-performance snow machines make the ski area one of the most snow secure in the Alps. Those who have enough stamina should not miss a go on the 11 km valley run "Goldried" to Matrei. Cracks find some challenging black pistes at the Cimaross in direction of Matrei as well as at the Blauspitze to Kals.
Freestylers should take advantage of a day trip to the ski area St. Jakob im Defereggental at the Brunnalm. Here, the "defRaggn Snowpark" awaits with a true shredding paradise and another insider's tip!
Après ski Hopfgarten im Defereggental
If you prefer to do something more sporty in the afternoons, there is an ice rink or curling to be enjoyed. St. Jakob and St. Veit (approx. 10 km) also attract with a total of 4 toboggan runs. Winter hikers will enjoy e.g. the nature paradise Staller Sattel.
Snowpark: Snowpark defRaggn Hopfgarten im Defereggental
The ski area Großglockner Resort Kals-Matrei is East Tyrols's largest ski area and also offers a snowpark for freestylers. At the Cimaross chair lift you can have a go on several obstacles such as kickers, rails and boxes.
But if you're up for a real freestyle highlight, then you're in a for a treat at the "defRaggn Snowpark" in the ski area Brunnalm in St. Jakob in Dereggental. Its 2 km long funpark offers e.g. a wallride, different kickers, rails and boxes, a 12 m stair setup as well as a kids area. But that's not all.
Around the basis station "Top Spot" you don't only have the chance to have a quick rest but also to party, and the "Backyard Park" can also be found here: freestylers will enjoy the wooden boxes, rails, backyard kicker and a quarter pipe. You can even practise here after dark as it is floodlit.
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