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Forstau Ski Resort Guide

Forstau, Austria

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall!
Total Piste Length10km
Highest Lift1,890m
Resort Height930m
 Nearest AirportsSalzburg and Klagenfurt
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Forstau

The ski area of Forstau is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 930m, with 10km of marked runs.

Summary

Forstau has direct access to 10km of downhill skiing, with 10 marked pistes, served by a total of 7 ski lifts.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Forstau offers some good boarding.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Forstau?

The next notable snow forecast is 3cm, expected on 23 December.

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Ski Area Stats

Forstau Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 4 4km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 6 6km
Downhill
Total Length
10km
Cross Country
Total Length
12km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
7

Altitudes & Slopes

Forstau Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,890m
Lowest Piste930m
Resort Altitude (Forstau)930m
Max Vertical960m

Ski Slope Aspects

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Forstau has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Forstau
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Forstau?

This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Saint Johann im Pongau District, Salzburg.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Forstau is Salzburg, 59 minutes drive away.

Klagenfurt, Linz, Ljubljana, Graz, Munich, Innsbruck Airport and Trieste airports are all within three hours drive.

Salzburg is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The seven ski lifts are able to uplift 6,699 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 3km of ski runs, with 4 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Forstau open?

We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.

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

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