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Lachtal Piste Map and Overview
Lachtal is a relaxed, high-altitude Styrian resort that suits skiers and snowboarders looking for sunny slopes, a friendly atmosphere and enough terrain for a varied short break. The ski area stretches from 1,600 m to 2,222 m, giving it a strong snow profile, while its wide, open pistes make it particularly enjoyable for cruising. It is compact enough to navigate easily, yet has a high-alpine feel and a good mix of terrain for families, progressing skiers and confident intermediates.
Snowboarders are well catered for, with broad slopes, natural freeride terrain and a dedicated snowboard park, while stronger skiers can take on the black Haltersteig and Lärchenschuss runs or the longer marked ski routes from Hoher Zinken. Lachtal is not a huge linked domain, but that is part of its charm: lift queues are generally less of a concern than at Austria’s biggest resorts, and the mountain is easy to enjoy at a relaxed pace.
Total ski area size: 36 km / 22 miles
Base elevation: 1,600 m / 5,249 ft
Peak elevation: 2,222 m / 7,290 ft
Difficulty:
🟦 27% Easy
🟥 62% Intermediate
⬛ 11% Advanced
Ski Season Length and Dates
Lachtal operates from December to April, with daily lift hours from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Exact dates can change from season to season, so it is best to check the resort’s latest opening information before booking.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes. Lachtal is a good choice for beginners and families, particularly because of its wide, sunny slopes and dedicated Kinder-Lachtal learning area. Facilities include a magic carpet, rope lift, mini slalom, themed course and wave track, allowing new skiers and snowboarders to progress in a sheltered, low-pressure environment. The resort’s terrain is weighted towards easy and intermediate pistes, although complete beginners should avoid the steeper valley routes until they are more confident.
What’s included in the Ski Pass?
- The local Lachtal ski pass covers the complete Lachtal ski area, including its marked pistes, ski routes and all 10 lifts.
- It includes access to beginner facilities, Kinder-Lachtal, the snowboard park, freeride terrain and the resort’s main chairlifts and T-bar lifts.
- The local pass is for Lachtal only; it does not automatically include nearby resorts such as Kreischberg.
- Cheaper short-duration tickets are available, including two-hour, three-hour, four-hour, morning and afternoon options, making them useful for beginners, families or visitors planning a shorter day on the slopes.
- A combined Kreischberg–Lachtal multi-day ski pass is available for visitors who want to ski both resorts. The areas are separate rather than lift-linked, so you will need to travel between them independently.
- Wider regional passes, including the Mur-Mürz Top-Skipass and Steiermark Joker, can also be worthwhile for visitors planning to ski multiple Styrian resorts.
- You do not have to buy a wider-area pass: the local Lachtal ticket is the more affordable option if you are staying in Lachtal only, while a combined or regional pass makes sense only if you plan to visit additional ski areas.