Forstau Ski Resort Guide
Forstau, Austria
Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)
| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall! |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 10km6 miles |
| Highest Lift | 1,890m6,201ft |
| Resort Height | 930m3,051ft |
| Nearest Airports | Salzburg and Klagenfurt |
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Forstau
The ski area of Forstau is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 930m3,051ft, with 10km6 miles of marked runs.
Summary
Forstau has direct access to 10km6 miles of downhill skiing, with 10 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.
Skiing
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Snowboarding
Forstau offers some good boarding.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Forstau?
The next notable snow forecast is 6cm2in, expected on 7 May.
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Snow this week
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Ski Area Stats
Forstau Ski Area
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 4 | 4km2 miles |
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| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 6 | 6km4 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 10km6 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 12km7 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 7 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Forstau Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 1,890m6,201ft |
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| Lowest Piste | 930m3,051ft |
| Resort Altitude (Forstau) | 930m3,051ft |
| Max Vertical | 960m3,150ft |
Ski Slope Aspects
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Forstau has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners | |
| Snowboarding | |
| Snow | |
| Apres-Ski |
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Location and Map
Where is Forstau?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Gaflenz, Steyr-Land.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Forstau is Salzburg, 59 minutes drive away.
Klagenfurt, Linz, Ljubljana, Graz, Munich, Innsbruck Airport and Trieste airports are all within three hours drive.
Salzburg is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 6,699 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 3km2 miles of ski runs, with 4 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Forstau open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
