Kelchsau Ski Resort Guide
Kelchsau, Austria
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| Total Piste Length | 17km 11 miles |
|---|---|
| Highest Lift | 1,700m 5,577ft |
| Resort Height | 800m 2,625ft |
| Nearest Airports | Innsbruck Airport and Munich |
Kelchsau
Kelchsau is a charming ski resort nestled in the Tyrolean Alps. It offers a serene skiing experience with stunning mountain views and well-groomed pistes.
Summary
Kelchsau encompasses a variety of slopes suitable for all skill levels, ensuring both beginners and veterans find their ideal runs. With a cozy atmosphere and fewer crowds, it’s perfect for a peaceful getaway.
The ski area of Kelchsau is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 800m 2,625ft , with 17km 11 miles of marked runs.
Kelchsau is part of the SkiWelt area with access to 288km 179 miles of downhill skiing, with 186 marked pistes, served by a total of 90 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Kelchsau itself ( 17km 11 miles of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other SkiWelt ski resorts of Brixen im Thale, Ellmau, Going am Wilden Kaiser, Hopfgarten im Brixental, Itter, Scheffau am Wilden Kaiser, Söll and Westendorf.
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Snow and Weather
Kelchsau typically enjoys a solid snow cover from December to April, with an average snow depth of around 80 cm. For the latest conditions and snow reports, J2Ski is an excellent resource.
When will it snow in Kelchsau?
The next notable snow forecast is 2cm 1in , expected on 26 November.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Kelchsau Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 15 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 83 | |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 76 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 1 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 17km 11 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 8km 5 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 4 | |
SkiWelt Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 13 | 17km 11 miles |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 74 | 129km 80 miles |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 99 | 134km 83 miles |
| Downhill Total Length | 288km 179 miles | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 197km 122 miles | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 90 | |
Kelchsau Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 1,700m 5,577ft |
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| Lowest Piste | 800m 2,625ft |
| Resort Altitude (Kelchsau) | 800m 2,625ft |
| Max Vertical | 900m 2,953ft |
Ratings & Suitability
| Expert Skiers | |
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| Intermediate Skiers | |
| Beginners |
Skiing
The Kelchsau ski area features over 30 kilometers of slopes with elevations reaching up to 2,000 meters. Notable pistes include the challenging 'Schwarze Piste' and the scenic 'Familienabfahrt', serviced by the efficient K2 lift and the newer Hochbrixen lift.
Kelchsau offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Intermediate skiers.
Ski Lessons in Kelchsau

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Kelchsau Ski Schools and Kelchsau Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will appreciate the terrain park at Kelchsau, which offers various features for all skill levels. The park is well-maintained, making it an ideal spot for practicing tricks and jumps.
Location and Map
Where is Kelchsau?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Hopfgarten im Brixental, Politischer Bezirk Kitzbühel.
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Kelchsau is Innsbruck Airport, 60 minutes drive away.
Munich, Salzburg, Bolzano, Linz, Memmingen and St. Gallen-Altenrhein airports are all within three hours drive.
Innsbruck Airport is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
To reach Kelchsau, fly into Innsbruck Airport, which is approximately 80 kilometers away. From there, a scenic drive via the A12 motorway leads you directly to the resort.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The four ski lifts are able to uplift 3,500 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, with 7 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Kelchsau open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is mid December, and usual closing is Early April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
Aprés Ski
After a day on the slopes, enjoy après-ski at the rustic Gasthof Rigi or the lively Alpengasthof. For a late-night vibe, check out the local bars that offer a warm atmosphere and traditional Tyrolean cuisine.