Piste Overview
Blue
20 km (48%)
Red
20 km (48%)
Black
2 km (5%)
Ski Route
4 km
Total: 42 km
Lift System
Gondolas
Chairlifts
T-Bar Lifts
Aerial Trams
Total: 13 lifts
Resort Review
Cross-border plateau ski area (Tyrol/Bavaria) with 42 km of pistes, plenty of blue and red runs, an outstanding family offering (Triassic) and a versatile snowpark – but relatively few “black” expert runs.
Advantages
- Very family-friendly (practice areas, Triassic Kids’ Land/Funline, clear day-to-day flow).
- Wide, easy-to-navigate runs with a focus on blue/red – ideal for leisure skiers and mixed-ability groups.
- An above-average freestyle offering for a resort of this size (snowpark with multiple lines/sections).
Disadvantages
- With 42 km of pistes, it’s somewhat limited for a full week of pure piste skiing – there’s little real variety in the “black” runs.
- Freeriding is more of a side option: there are possibilities, but no truly extensive off-piste terrain.
- Linking/drag-track sections (especially towards Seegatterl) can feel like a slog for snowboarders and less experienced skiers.
Two countries on one ticket: an easy-going ski day between Tyrol and Bavaria
Steinplatte Waidring – Winklmoosalm is a compact yet varied ski area in the tri-border region of Tyrol–Salzburg–Bavaria, accessible from Waidring (AT) or via Seegatterl/Reit im Winkl (DE). Its character is “high plateau”: lots of sunshine, wide slopes, great visibility—and therefore a ski area that works especially well for leisure skiers, families, and mixed-ability groups.
With 42 km of pistes (with a focus on easy/intermediate) plus around 4 km of ski routes, it’s large enough for a long weekend or several relaxed days—but for a full week of nothing but clocking up piste kilometres, it’s more “small, but excellent.”
Wide carving slopes instead of extremes: plenty of flow on blue/red, little black
The piste split is clear: roughly 20 km blue, 20 km red, and about 2 km black. On the Winklmoosalm side, gentle terrain dominates—ideal for stress-free practice for beginners. On the Steinplatte, things get more athletic, with a distinctive, steeper north-face descent as a “draw for experts.”
What makes skiing here a real strength:
- Wide, mostly very clear descents (great for clean carving and for groups with different speeds).
- Good interconnection between sectors: you can structure the day without complicated transfers between areas.
- Snow reliability thanks to altitude and snowmaking: the area sits roughly in the 1,100–1,860/1,900 m band, and a large share of the pistes can be covered by snowmaking.
A typical “signature run” is the long descent towards Seegatterl (Germany)—scenically beautiful, in parts serving as a linking route.
Freestyle with structure: the snowpark and funline are a genuine selling point
For a resort of this size, the freestyle offering is above average:
- Snowpark Steinplatte is around 1.5 km long and divided into three sections.
- There are four lines with graduated difficulty (from an easy entry line to distinctly more demanding ones) and over 50 features.
- Add to that the Triassic Funline as a playful “training track” with rollers, banked turns, and small features—ideal for kids, teens, and anyone wanting variety without jumping straight into the park.
Freeride more of a bonus: a few powder slopes, but no big-mountain terrain
Freeride plays a supporting role here. There are ski routes as a more controlled option away from the classic pistes, and powder slopes around Schwarzlofer Alm are often mentioned as an additional option.
A practical note: anyone planning to go truly “off-piste” needs to take avalanche conditions, visibility, and equipment seriously—and is best advised to go with local know-how/a guide. Overall, however, the area isn’t known as a dedicated freeride destination.
Family-friendly by design: practice areas, kids’ zone, and childcare
Steinplatte positions itself very clearly as a family resort:
- Hausberg Arena in town (Waidring) for those first turns.
- Triassic Kinderland (easy to navigate, with a magic carpet and practice lifts), plus warm places to retreat and take breaks.
- Ski school options including (depending on the package) lunchtime supervision; in addition, childcare services are promoted in the Triassic area.
The result: families get a well-planned ski day with clear meeting points and little risk of “everyone scattering.”
Après-ski: more focused than widespread—two clear hotspots
The scene is there, but it’s not a large-scale “party resort.” Typical highlights include:
- Zardini’s Schindldorf at the base station in Waidring (a classic post-ski meeting spot).
- Panorama Tenne on the mountain for a final drink “up top.”
Add to that a selection of cosy huts—overall more relaxed and concentrated than a place built for all-night bar-hopping.
Beyond the pistes: winter hiking, tobogganing, and cross-country as worthwhile add-ons
If not everyone wants to ski every day, the region offers strong alternatives:
- Winter hiking trails (some with wonderfully panoramic routes on the plateau).
- Tobogganing options in the surrounding area.
- Cross-country skiing is a particularly strong additional theme around Reit im Winkl/Winklmoosalm.
All in all, Steinplatte–Winklmoosalm is a very solid all-round area for relaxed ski days—with an especially strong focus on families and freestyle.
Detailed Ratings
42 km of slopes with a clear focus on easy and intermediate runs (approx. 20 km blue/20 km red). The Steinplatte side adds a few more sporty highlights (including the north-facing slope). Wide pistes and good links make the area a pleasure to ski, though its overall size remains limited.
The Snowpark Steinplatte (approx. 1.5 km) truly punches above its weight: multiple lines, sections and a wealth of features, right up to more demanding setups. With the Triassic Funline, there’s also a playful feature trail for beginners and families.
Ski routes and individual powder slopes (e.g. around the Schwarzlofer Alm) offer variety away from the groomers. Overall, however, the Steinplatte isn’t a classic freeride destination with a high density of routes—more of a “nice to have” when conditions line up.
One of its clear strengths: the Hausberg Arena and the Triassic Children’s Land are easy to navigate, complemented by funline features and—depending on what’s on offer—childcare and ski-school packages. This makes it easy for families to plan and structure a day on the slopes.
Après-ski is available, but only in a few spots. With Schindldorf at the valley station and the Panorama Tenne up on the mountain, there are two clear go-to venues—overall, though, the laid-back, cosy mountain-hut atmosphere prevails.
Winter hiking (with scenic plateau routes) and sledging options are a perfect complement to skiing. Cross-country skiing is also a major highlight in the surrounding area—especially around Reit im Winkl/Winklmoosalm.