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Obertauern Piste Map and Overview
Obertauern is one of Austria’s most snow-reliable ski resorts and a fantastic choice for skiers and snowboarders who want a high-altitude, ski-in/ski-out-style holiday. The village sits at around 1,752 m, with pistes reaching 2,313 m, and the resort typically operates from November into May. Its compact layout means lifts and slopes surround the village, so it is easy to get on the mountain quickly and return to your accommodation without long transfers.
The resort offers more than 100 km of groomed pistes, with a strong mix of cruising blue and red runs, modern lifts and two signature circuits: the green and red Tauernrunde. These linked routes make it easy to explore the whole mountain without repeating the same lift all day. Snowboarders will enjoy the broad pistes, natural freeride terrain and dedicated action areas, while advanced skiers can seek out steeper challenges such as Gamsleiten II.
Total ski area size: 100 km / 62 miles
Base elevation: 1,630 m / 5,348 ft
Peak elevation: 2,313 m / 7,589 ft
Difficulty:
🟦 61% Easy
🟥 35% Intermediate
⬛ 4% Advanced
Ski Season Length and Dates:
Obertauern’s season is scheduled to run from November to May , subject to snow, weather and lift operations. Its high elevation and reputation for dependable snowfall make it a particularly strong option for early-season and spring skiing.
Is it good for beginners?
Yes. Obertauern is very beginner-friendly, with 61 km of easy pistes and several areas designed for building confidence. The slopes around Schaidberg and Plattenkar are particularly suitable for learners, while the resort’s circular layout makes it straightforward for progressing skiers and snowboarders to explore further once they are comfortable.
What’s included in the Ski Pass?
- The standard Obertauern ski pass covers the full local ski area: 100 km / 62 miles of pistes and approximately 25–26 lifts.
- It includes the complete Obertauern lift network and both the Green Tauernrunde and Red Tauernrunde circuits.
- Ski passes of up to one day are valid in Obertauern only.
- Passes valid for 1.5 days or longer also include the nearby Grosseck–Speiereck ski area in Mauterndorf, around 15 km away.
- This means longer-stay visitors can ski both Obertauern and Grosseck–Speiereck, giving access to a second resort without buying a separate pass.
- There are cheaper options for shorter or lighter skiing days, including two-hour, three-hour, half-day and point-card passes.
- Point cards are valid in Obertauern only, so they are best suited to beginners, families, or visitors who do not expect to use many lifts.
- For a full week of skiing or snowboarding, the regular multi-day pass is usually the simplest option; community feedback suggests point cards can work for limited lift use, but a full pass becomes better value for regular full-day skiing.