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Urmein / Oberheinzenberg

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Urmein / Oberheinzenberg Ski Resort Guide

Urmein / Oberheinzenberg, Switzerland

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates.
Total Piste Length21km13 miles
Highest Lift2,183m7,162ft
Resort Height1,253m4,111ft
 Nearest AirportsSt. Gallen-Altenrhein and Lugano
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Urmein / Oberheinzenberg

The ski area of Urmein / Oberheinzenberg is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 1,253m4,111ft, with 21km13 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Urmein / Oberheinzenberg has direct access to 21km13 miles of downhill skiing, with 9 marked pistes, served by a total of 4 ski lifts.

With ski lifts as high as 2,183m7,162ft, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.

Snowboarding

Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Urmein / Oberheinzenberg.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Urmein / Oberheinzenberg is 12km7 miles long and the most difficult run is the 'Lesch - Solwarz', which is 3km2 miles in length.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Urmein / Oberheinzenberg?

The next notable snow forecast is 6cm2in, expected on 28 March, with around 42cm16in forecast over the next 7 days.

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Snow this week

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Ski Area Stats

Urmein / Oberheinzenberg Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 3 7km4 miles
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 3 7km4 miles
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 3 7km4 miles
Downhill
Total Length
21km13 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
4

Altitudes & Slopes

Urmein / Oberheinzenberg Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,183m7,162ft
Lowest Piste1,253m4,111ft
Resort Altitude (Urmein / Oberheinzenberg)1,253m4,111ft
Max Vertical930m3,051ft

Ski Slope Aspects

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Urmein / Oberheinzenberg has ski slopes facing south (for sunny skiing).

Location and Map

Where is Urmein / Oberheinzenberg?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Urmein / Oberheinzenberg is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 81 minutes drive away.

Lugano, Friedrichshafen, Zurich, Memmingen, Milan Malpensa, Basel, Milan Linate, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg and Innsbruck Airport airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The four ski lifts are able to uplift 2,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, with 8 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Urmein / Oberheinzenberg open?

 Closes : April 1, 2024.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Urmein / Oberheinzenberg