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Scheffau - skiing fit for a king!
The cosy village of Scheffau (approx. 754 m) lies nestled in the idyllic winter landscape of the Wilder Kaiser. Savour a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains. From Scheffau you can directly access the "Wilder Kaiser-Brixental" SkiWelt via two modern gondolas.
Peace and relaxation can be found on a winter hike through the glittering winter landscape around Scheffau. If you prefer some action, you could go on a tremendously fast night run down the lit tobogganing trail or take part in curling. There are also countless other opportunities for recreational activities in the surrounding area. During or after skiing, the regional cuisine treats its guests with delicious specialities.
SkiWith the “SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental” lift pass you have access to one of the largest and most modern ski areas in the world! On numerous occasions, SkiWelt has won prizes as one of the best ski areas in the world. 90 modern lifts, 284 km of piste (of which 254 km can be covered with artificial snow) including 23 km of ski routes, as well as three snow parks offer unlimited skiing fun. Regardless if you are young or old, novice or professional – SkiWelt has something for everyone.
Scheffau is directly connected to the Skiwelt Wilder Kaiser-Brixental by its local mountain, the Brandstadl. A 6- or 8-person gondola takes you comfortably to the mountain station at 1,650 m, from where you can access more transport possibilities. Both an easy and and intermediate valley runs lead down to Scheffau.
Freeriders can take advantage of the Salvista valley run while boarders can let off steam in the Snowpark Söll. Westendorf and Ellmau also have snow parks with many further challenging elements. A real treat can be had at one of the 81 rest stops that line the ski area.
Another special highlight in Scheffau is the BMW Skimovie run with video recording and time measurement. Here, your entire run from start to finish can be filmed and afterwards, you can download your video and relive the experience again and again.
If you are going on holiday together with your children, or if in fact you yourself have a thing for fairytales, you should definitely check out the new 10-person "discovery"-gondola in SkiWelt Söll. Interesting experiences built around the theme "Hans im Glück" await you!
By upgrading to the Super Ski Card lift pass, you get access to over 2,750 km of piste and 937 lifts in 22 ski regions.
Numerous rustic huts and snack bars, as well as bars and cafes, in the region or in the valley, invite you to come in for some apres ski - depending on your taste. The "Sternbar" is a good location for turning in, at the valley station Brandstadl. You should not, in any case, miss out on the lit toboggan run in Ellmau/Going or Söll, which is a great delight for all ages. A game of curling on one of the two curling rinks is a must for fans. Or enjoy the fascinating and idyllic winter landscape around Scheffau, either on a romantic winter hike, snowshoe hike, or a relaxing horse-drawn sleigh ride.
Countless restaurants and taverns with local and international specialities await you in the evenings. Later, immerse yourself in the dynamic nightlife of neighbouring Söll and Ellmau. Should you prefer exclusivity, you should visit the legendary Kitzbühel by night.
There are approximately 65 km of cross-country ski trails around the Wilder Kaiser area. On account of the various stretches and degrees of difficulty, all skiers will find what they are looking for. The widely spread trail network leads through sun-drenched valleys and offers access to the trails in St. Johann and Kitzbühel.
Scheffau alone has a total of approx. 10 km of cross-country trails, which wind through the romantic, wintry nature. The floodlit trail with snow making system is a special highlight. Here you can still ski in the evening.
The trail from Brixen to Westendorf is also particularly beautiful. Altogether Brixen provides 15 km of trail, amongst those the 4 km high-altitude run near Hochbrixen. Ellmau offers an additional 16 km of cross-country skiing, of which the Kaiserloipe is the longest at approx. 5.5 km.
On top of that, you can easily access the 225 km long Koasa track from Ellmau for extra fun! A special highlight is the cross-country ski centre in Angerberg/Mariastein which offers you 40 km of perfectly prepred trails, located peacefully and including a night trail. Söll provides 15 great kilometres of trail with impressive panoramic views!
| Skiing region |
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| Highest point ski area | 1.957 m |
| Lowest point ski area | 620m |
| Village height | 754m |
| Number of lifts | 90 |
| Number of drag lifts | 39 |
| Number of chair lifts | 35 |
| Number of cable cars | 16 |
| Total pistes | 284 km |
| Green/blue pistes | 122 km |
| Red pistes | 129 km |
| Black pistes | 284 km |
Scheffau | The cosy village of Scheffau (approx. 754 m) lies nestled in the idyllic winter landscape of the Wilder Kaiser. Savour a breathtaking view of the surrounding mountains. From Scheffau you can directly access the "Wilder Kaiser-Brixental" SkiWelt via two
modern gondolas
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