Hintertuxer Gletscher

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Location

Tux
Austria
47° 6' 22.9968" N, 11° 40' 27.9984" E
AT
General info: 

Skiing is usually possible throughout the year in the glacier ski area Hintertuxer Gletscher. The Hintertuxer Gletscher constitutes of the Gefrorene-Wand-Keeses (also Tuxer Ferner) as well as the neighbouring Riepenkeeses in the background of the Tuxertal, a tributary valley of the Zillertal. Both glaciers can be easily accessed with modern lifts or skyrides. The highest elevation of the ski area reaches up to an altitude of 3250 m to the saddle between the summits of the Gefrorene-Wand. The glacier ski area Hintertuxer Gletscher is well known for the reliable snow conditions and there are skiing schools for children and beginners.

BASE: 4921ft
SUMMIT: 10662ft
VERTICAL DROP: 5741ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 21
Gondolas: 6
Chairs: 9
Surface: 6

Costs: 

DAY PASS ADULTS weekday: €43.00
6 DAYS ADULTS: €205.00

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

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