Piste Overview
Blue
14.5 km (34%)
Red
25 km (59%)
Black
3.2 km (7%)
Ski Route
1 km
Total: 43 km
Lift System
Gondolas
Chairlifts
T-Bar Lifts
Aerial Trams
Total: 15 lifts
Resort Review
Turracher Höhe is a high-altitude, compact ski area on Lake Turrach (Carinthia/Styria) with around 43 km of slopes—strong on family appeal, fun-mountain features and comfort, less so on “big-mountain” freeriding.
Advantages
- High-altitude, compact ski area on Lake Turracher See with a reliable “cruising” feel
- An outstanding fun lineup (snowpark with multiple lines, XXL funslope, funcross, kids’ slope)
- Family-friendly thanks to short distances, dedicated learning areas, and special services (slope butler/lake taxi)
Disadvantages
- With around 43 km of slopes, it’s only a limited long-term option for true “mileage-hunters.”
- Freeriding is more of a spot-by-spot affair (ski routes/smaller off-piste options) rather than a major big-mountain destination.
- Après-ski is generally on the quieter side—parties happen only at a few select spots.
Lakeside ski area spanning two federal states – with an unusually high level of service
The Turracher Höhe lies right on Lake Turrach, on the border between Carinthia and Styria. That shapes your ski day: many pistes start “up at the pass”, distances in the village are short – and with the lake taxi there’s a rare, genuinely practical way to cross the frozen lake.
A second unique feature is the Piste Butler: a concept deliberately built around service and “feel-good” breaks, and one that makes a tangible difference – especially for families and leisure-minded skiers.
Lots of fun on a manageable footprint: wide, mostly red, made for cruising
With around 43 km of pistes and an altitude range of approx. 1,400 to 2,205 m, the Turracher Höhe isn’t a mileage monster – but it offers plenty of variety for several days, particularly if you love wide, evenly pitched slopes.
What defines skiing here:
- A piste mix with a “medium” focus (lots of reds), plus enough blues for relaxed laps and a few sporty sections.
- Forest clearings and open slopes alternate; depending on the weather, that delivers good visibility and “comfort” options.
- Connections work well, although – as in many compact areas – there are a few stretches that feel more like “link sections” than a seamless ski circuit.
Snow reliability through altitude and technology – no glacier, but dependably consistent
The area sits at high altitude and is considered snowy/snow-sure. There’s no glacier; instead, elevation and snowmaking support reliable planning – especially compared with lower-lying forest resorts.
A clear strength: the Fun Mountain – snowpark, XXL funslope, funcross and kids’ slope
Freestyle and “play pistes” aren’t an afterthought here – they’re a core offering:
- The Snow & Fun Park is designed as a long park with multiple lines (from beginner/family to advanced) and is ideal for groups with mixed ability levels.
- Add to that an XXL funslope, funcross, and a kids’ slope – perfect when children (or adults) want variety beyond classic piste kilometres.
Freeride: more of a bonus – ski routes and selective off-piste options
There are a few options for powder, but the Turracher Höhe isn’t a classic freeride destination with big, long descents. Most appealing are the ski routes/variants (including as a sporty add-on) and select off-piste slopes.
Important: this is alpine terrain – avalanche conditions, closures and visibility are decisive; anyone planning to leave the marked runs benefits from local guiding/services.
Family-friendly by design: plenty for beginners, short distances – plus “action” without overwhelm
Families get a package that’s easy to structure:
- Practice areas and beginner aids (including conveyor belts/“magic carpets”)
- Kids’ slope and fun features as motivation boosters
- overall easy orientation: you lose track of each other less often than in huge ski circuits
Après-ski: more cosy – with a few spots for extra atmosphere
Après-ski on the Turracher Höhe is mostly relaxed (hut, bar, sitting together). If partying is your main goal, other resorts offer more density – but there are a few places where things can get noticeably livelier.
Worth it even without skis: ice skating on the lake, cross-country, winter hiking, toboggan action
Away from the pistes, the offering is impressive for a resort of this size:
- Nocky Flitzer (alpine coaster)
- Cross-country trails and winter hiking/snowshoe options
- Ice skating (a natural experience around Lake Turrach)
That makes the Turracher Höhe a great choice if not everyone in your group wants to ski every single day.
Detailed Ratings
Around 43 km of pistes, with an emphasis on intermediate runs—mostly wide descents that are a real pleasure for relaxed cruising. The altitude up to about 2,205 m offers solid snow prospects without a glacier. Overall very good, though not “endless”.
Impressively extensive for the size of the resort: a long terrain park with multiple lines from beginner/family to advanced, plus additional fun setups. This makes it appealing for mixed-ability groups too—not just experts.
There are sporty ski routes and a few off-piste slopes, but the range of terrain remains fairly limited. A good complement to skiing the marked runs, but somewhat restricted as a primary destination for freeriding.
Plenty of beginner and children’s offers (practice areas, kids’ slope, Fun Mountain), plus short distances right at the pass. The layout is easy for families to plan – with “extras” such as a slope butler and lake taxi.
Mostly relaxed, with a cosy mountain-hut and après-ski bar vibe; partying is possible, but it’s not the main focus. It’s a good fit for quiet evenings, less so for a full-on party week.
Strong programme of activities: the Nocky Flitzer alpine coaster, ice skating on the lake, cross-country skiing and winter hiking ensure plenty of variety—even on rest days or for non-skiers.