Katschberg (1650m - 2220m)

Katschberg the Niedere Tauern, the Austrian Alps Even though Katschberg does not belong to the biggest alpine giants, the 60 km of its slopes are certainly remarkable. Everyone will find something to satisfy him – beginners or advanced skiers, carvers or snowboarders. The slopes for beginners where you can use ski instructors’ services are situated by the shorter lifts. Advanced skiers will find a real treat on a 2 km long “Direttissima” run with an impressive descent of 600 m. The ski resort can boast about an excellent snow record supported by an army of more than 200 snow cannons that can cover 90% of the slopes. Thus, you take no risk with spring skiing here. Holiday in Katschberg is synonymous with quiet and relaxed vacation far from the hectic and busy towns. You will find small towns with charming rustic atmosphere, pubs with pleasant service and unspoiled neighborhood – nature reserve Pölltal, a paradise for nature lovers and classical skiing enthusiasts. The wide range of aprés-ski facilities will satisfy everybody – night skiing, horse-drawn sleigh, children world and many others. One of the most beautiful horse-sleigh hikes winds through the Gontal Valley up to the Pritzhütte chalet. Its easy accessibility will pleasantly surprise everybody. From the Tauern highway A10 (exit St. Michael or Rennweg), it takes only 5 km to reach the resort!