Steinach am Brenner / Gschnitz Ski Resort Guide
Steinach am Brenner / Gschnitz, Austria
| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 20km |
| Highest Lift | 2,110m |
| Resort Height | 1,242m |
| Nearest Airports | Innsbruck Airport and Bolzano |
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Steinach am Brenner / Gschnitz
The ski area of Steinach am Brenner / Gschnitz is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 1,242m, with 20km of marked runs.
Summary
Steinach am Brenner / Gschnitz has direct access to 20km of downhill skiing, with 9 marked pistes, served by a total of 5 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,110m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Skiing
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snowboarding
Sorry, we don't yet know much about Snowboarding in Steinach am Brenner / Gschnitz.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in Steinach am Brenner / Gschnitz is 6km long and the most difficult run is the 'Waldabfaht', which is 2km in length.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in Steinach am Brenner / Gschnitz?
The next notable snow forecast is 7cm, expected on 22 December, with around 17cm forecast over the next 7 days.
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Snow this week
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Snow to 1,309m | Snow to 1,309m | Snow to resort |
Ski Area Stats
Steinach am Brenner / Gschnitz Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | 2km |
|---|---|---|
| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | 13km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 3 | 5km |
| Downhill Total Length | 20km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 60km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 5 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
Steinach am Brenner / Gschnitz Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,110m |
|---|---|
| Lowest Piste | 1,242m |
| Resort Altitude (Steinach am Brenner / Gschnitz) | 1,242m |
| Max Vertical | 868m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, NW
Steinach am Brenner / Gschnitz has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow).
Ski Lessons in Steinach am Brenner / Gschnitz
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Steinach am Brenner / Gschnitz Ski Schools and Steinach am Brenner / Gschnitz Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is Steinach am Brenner / Gschnitz?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Gschnitz, Innsbruck-Land.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Steinach am Brenner / Gschnitz is Innsbruck Airport, 37 minutes drive away.
Bolzano, Salzburg, Munich, St. Gallen-Altenrhein, Verona, Memmingen, Friedrichshafen and Brescia airports are all within three hours drive.
Innsbruck Airport is just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The five ski lifts are able to uplift 10,000 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 14km of ski runs, with 9 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Steinach am Brenner / Gschnitz open?
Opened (since 30 November 2024).
Closes : 6 April 2025.
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NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
