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Scheffau is well placed at the heart of the largest lift-linked ski area in Austria, the Ski Welt, which also holds the title of having the most artificial snow covering in the country, when needed, covering more than 120km (75 miles) of trails. That being said those who are concerned by the low altitude range of the ski welt by modern standards maybe reassured to know that Scheffau's local slopes in the north-facing Brandstadl snowbowl have the best reputation of all those on the pass. Add to that surety the fact that Scheffau is part of the huge Kitzbüheler Alpen Ski Pass, an alliance of dozens of ski areas offering a combined total of 260 lifts, and you have almost unlimited skiing opportunities. There is one beginners drag lift on the Übungwiese at the edge of the village, otherwise skiers need to cross the main valley road and the little Weißache river to reach the base of the lifts that link up with the main Ski Welt circuit. There is a further snowsure altitude beginners area at the top of the village gondola. The lifts are located about a kilometre (a free bus service is available) from the village centre and there's a gondola to get up the mountain. Intermediates will enjoy Scheffau's skiing and the Ski Welt beyond, accessed the most speedily by using the gondola to the top of the local Brandstadl mountain. From here the Eiberg chair accesses a long run down to Aualm. Another good choice is the family run from the top of the Neualm gondola. The villages of Söll and Ellmau on either side of the resort can be reached by lift and piste, as can Going, Itter, Hopfgarten and Brixen slightly further afield. A circuit which links together more than 20 category red runs is available on request from ticket and tourist offices. Experts have eight blacks on the circuit to enjoy, one of the best from the top of the Höhe Salve above neighbouring Söll down through the Leukenwald. The local Moderer run is particularly challenging, especially when it hasn't been bashed and a mogul field is allowed to develop.
Country:
Austria
Resort height:
752m
Top lift:
1650m
Bottom lift:
685m
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