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Achensee - Maurach

Location

Eben am Achensee

Austria

47° 25' 29.9964" N, 11° 45' 6.0012" E

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General info:

The Rofan area is perfect for winter sport. In only 5 minutes the modern Rofan train takes you to the mountain station at an altitude of 1.840 m. The new snowmaking system ensures snow-security until spring and among the many slopes each skier and snowboarder, from beginner to expert, will find 'their run'. Also those interested in ski touring will encounter a multitude of rewarding tours, starting from the mountain station. You have got to experience the ski paradise on the sunny side of the Rofan mountain range!

BASE: 3215ft
SUMMIT: 6036ft
VERTICAL DROP: 2821ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 5
Gondolas: 1
Chairs: 2
Surface: 2

Costs:

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: €25.00
6 DAYS ADULTS: €100.00

We recommend to confirm the latest prices from the resorts website as the prices might have changed after last update.

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