Ski Area Wurzeralm Spital am Pyhrn
Nordic skiing region
The Wurzeralm is a charming ski area in the Pyhrn-Priel holiday region that inspires both beginners and advanced skiers.
The Wurzeralm - a family ski paradise in the Pyhrn-Priel region
The Wurzeralm, embedded in the breathtaking backdrop of the Warscheneck, is a small but fine ski area that impresses with its authentic atmosphere and family atmosphere. It is located in the Pyhrn-Priel holiday region in the south of Upper Austria and can be reached very easily and quickly via the Pyhrn motorway (A9).
What makes the Wurzeralm so special:
- Variety for everyone: Whether you are a beginner or a professional - the Wurzeralm offers the right slope for every taste. From wide beginner slopes to challenging descents, there is everything.
- Family fun: A special highlight is the Sunny Kids Park, an Eldorado for young winter sports enthusiasts. But there are also numerous adventure slopes and ski tours for the whole family.
- Pure nature: The Wurzeralm impresses with its untouched nature and the fantastic view of the surrounding mountains.
- Culinary delights: After an active day on the slopes, cozy huts and mountain restaurants invite you to enjoy culinary delights.
- Additional offers: In addition to skiing, there are also numerous opportunities for winter hiking, cross-country skiing, ski touring and snowshoe hiking.
The Wurzeralm at a glance:
- Altitude: 810 - 1,870 meters
- Kilometers of slopes: 22
- Lifts: 8
- Special features: Sunny Kids Park, adventure slopes, quick access via the motorway, free ski buses, comfortable ski depots
Why good accessibility is so important:
- Time saving: Thanks to the direct connection to the motorway, the Wurzeralm can be reached quickly and easily. This leaves more time for fun on the slopes.
- Arrive stress-free: Long journeys are a thing of the past. This means you can start your ski vacation relaxed.
- Flexibility: You can plan your stay flexibly and even take a spontaneous day trip.
Conclusion:
The Wurzeralm is a real insider tip for anyone looking for a relaxing yet active winter holiday. The combination of family-friendly offers, a fantastic natural backdrop and excellent connections makes the Wurzeralm a popular destination for winter sports enthusiasts.
- November 23-24, 2024* and November 30-December 1, 2024*
- Daily operation from December 7, 2024 to April 6, 2025*
(*subject to official regulations and sufficient snow conditions)
Operating hours of the mountain railways:
- Operating hours of the funicular: from 09:00 to 16:30
- Saturday and Sunday & holidays: from 08:30 to 16:30
- Operating hours of the lifts on the mountain + SunnyKids Park: from 09:00 to 16:00
→ Exception: Junior Jet until 15:45 & Frauenkar until 15:30
Please also note the piste closures:
- Frauenkar and Junior Jet from 16:00 to 08:30
- Hahnlgraben, Linzerhaus, Schwarzeck slopes and Gammering run from 16:30 to 08:30
- Wurzer run from 17:00 to 08:30
→ During this time, there is no safety assurance and risk of injury due to slope maintenance, ruts, winch ropes, as well as exposed cables and hoses of the snowmaking equipment.
For more information on the opening hours and more, click here!
1870 m
Accessibility / arrivalWurzeralm from Vienna:
West autobahn in the direction of Salzburg A1, at the Voralpenkreuz on the A9 in the direction of Graz, exit Spital/Pyhrn in the direction of Liezen Wurzeralm
Wurzeralm from Munich:
A8 via Salzburg Westautobahn direction Linz A1 - exit Voralpenkreuz A9 direction Graz exit Spital/Pyhrn direction Liezen Wurzeralm
Wurzeralm from Passau:
A8 to Wels Nord Voralpenkreuz A9 direction Graz exit Spital/Pyhrn direction Liezen Wurzeralm
Wurzeralm by train:
With the ÖBB you can easily get to the Spital am Pyhrn train station and continue by bus to the Wurzeralm
- Parking space: 500
lifts operating
Snow information
- 10 km: easy
- 10 km: medium
- 2 km: difficult
- Sunny Kids Park with ski carousel and conveyor belts
- Adventure slopes with wave run, snake run, WISBI run and speed run
track
- Snowshoe trail, 4.6 km high-altitude trail & piste ascent track, rustic huts with sun terraces
huts with sun terraces
- Piste ascent track
- Depot for skis
- Ski kindergarten
- Sports Shop
- 4 Tows
- 2 Chairlifts
- 2 Magic carpets
- 1 Funicular
- Skiing
- Freestyle (ski/board)
- Snowboarding
- Cross-country skiiing
- other winter sports: ski bus, Snow shoe hiking
- Toilet facility
- Food and drink available
Caravan pitches are available!
- Courses
Contact
4582 Spital am Pyhrn
Phone +43 7564 5275
E-Mail info@hiwu.at
Web skisport.com/de/hiwu
Contact person
Hinterstoder-Wurzeralm Bergbahnen AG
Hinterstoder-Wurzeralm Bergbahnen AG
Pyhrn 33
4582 Spital am Pyhrn
Phone +43 7564 5275
E-Mail info@hiwu.at
Web skisport.com/de/hiwu
Legal contact information
AT-4582 Spital am PyhrnVertretungsverhältnisse:
Hinterstoder-Wurzeralm Bergbahnen AG
Hinterstoder 21, A-4573 Hinterstoder
Tel. +43 (0)7564 5275
Fax +43 (0)7564 5275 130
E-mail: info@hiwu.at
Web: www.hiwu.at
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