Ankogel

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Location

Obervellach
Austria
46° 59' 0.0024" N, 13° 10' 0.0012" E
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General info: 

The ski area Ankogel lies in the heart of the Hohe Tauern national park on the border of Kärnten to Salzburg. The Ankogel is the second highest elevation in the Ankogel group with 3252 m and the part of the Hohe Tauern farthest in the East. The ski area is perfect for people who would like to explore the highest ski area in Kärnten during their winter vacation. The top station on 2636 m can be reached through the Ankogelbahn or the Ankogellifte. The slopes are mostly suitable for intermediate skiers but the ski area can offer slopes for all difficulties. The Köfele Lifte, right at the base station, are ideal for beginners and children.

BASE: 4156ft
SUMMIT: 8648ft
VERTICAL DROP: 4711ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 6
Gondolas: 2
Chairs: 0
Surface: 4

Costs: 

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: €41.00
6 DAYS ADULTS: €207.00

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

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NO. OF. LIFTS: 3
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 1
Surface: 2

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