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Hochoetz Ski Resort Guide

Hochoetz, Austria

Rated: 4/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length34km
Highest Lift2,179m
Resort Height814m
 Nearest AirportsLinz and St. Gallen-Altenrhein
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Hochoetz

The ski area of Hochoetz is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 814m, with 34km of marked runs.

Summary

Hochoetz has direct access to 34km of downhill skiing, with 12 marked pistes, served by a total of 11 ski lifts.

With ski lifts as high as 2,179m, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

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

Snowboarding

Hochoetz is highly rated by Snowboarders and there is a Snow Park in Hochoetz.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Hochoetz is 4km long and the most difficult run is the 'N8.81'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Hochoetz?

The next notable snow forecast is 7cm, expected on 7 December.

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Ski Area Stats

Hochoetz Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 1 4km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 6 17km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 4 13km
Green Pistes
Beginner Runs
 1 
Downhill
Total Length
34km
Cross Country
Total Length
10km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
11

Altitudes & Slopes

Hochoetz Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,179m
Lowest Piste814m
Resort Altitude (Hochoetz)814m
Max Vertical1,365m

Ski Slope Aspects

N, S

Hochoetz has ski slopes facing both north and south, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.

Ratings & Suitability

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

Ski Lessons in Hochoetz

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Hochoetz Ski Schools and Hochoetz Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Hochoetz?

This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Mitterkirchen im Machland, Perg.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Hochoetz is Linz, 55 minutes drive away.

St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Salzburg, Memmingen, Vienna, Bolzano, Bratislava, Graz, Zurich and Brno airports are all within three hours drive.

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

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 11 ski lifts are able to uplift 8,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 7km of ski runs, with 25 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Hochoetz open?

 Opened (since 7 December 2024).

 Closes : 21 April 2025.

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

Hochoetz Webcams

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