Rosskopf Sterzing Ski Resort

Skiing Above the Rooftops of Sterzing

Rosskopf is Sterzing’s local mountain and one of the most easily accessible ski resorts in South Tyrol. The valley station is only a few minutes’ walk from the historic town centre. From there, the gondola takes winter sports enthusiasts to the mountain station at 1,860 metres in around twelve minutes.

Between Sterzing and the resort’s highest point at 2,120 metres, visitors can explore approximately 20 kilometres of slopes for all ability levels. Wide and clearly laid-out runs make Rosskopf particularly suitable for families, leisure skiers and those returning to the sport. More experienced skiers can enjoy the varied red runs Gringes, Panorama, Favorit and Telfer, while the black training slope offers a challenge for advanced skiers.

When snow conditions permit, a roughly five-kilometre valley run leads all the way back to Sterzing. In addition to the gondola, the resort is served by the Panorama lift, the Stock chairlift and two magic carpets.

Children’s Area and Funslope

Beginners and children can practise their first turns in a dedicated learning area with a children’s zone and magic carpets. The local ski school offers lessons for different ages and ability levels. Ski and snowboard rental facilities, as well as a ski depot, are located directly at the valley station.

The Funslope provides additional variety. Small jumps, waves, banked turns and playful obstacles combine regular piste skiing with an accessible introduction to the world of terrain parks.

Ten Kilometres of Tobogganing

One of Rosskopf’s main attractions is its ten-kilometre toboggan run. Starting at the mountain station at 1,860 metres, it descends more than 900 vertical metres into the valley. It is regarded as the longest illuminated and snow-covered toboggan run in Italy. The route is regularly groomed and is suitable for families as well as experienced tobogganers.

On selected Friday evenings, the run is illuminated for night tobogganing until midnight. Toboggans and helmets can be hired directly at the valley station. Helmets are compulsory for everyone using the run.

Winter Hiking and Mountain Huts

Rosskopf also offers a range of activities away from the ski slopes. Groomed winter hiking trails lead through the snow-covered mountain scenery and connect several traditional huts. The winter hiking trail towards Flaner Jöchl is particularly popular. Along the way, mountain restaurants and Alpine huts serve South Tyrolean specialities, Italian dishes and refreshments.

Thanks to its proximity to the Brenner motorway and Sterzing railway station, the resort is easy to reach both by car and public transport. Its combination of short distances, accessible slopes, outstanding toboggan run and proximity to Sterzing’s historic centre makes Rosskopf an attractive destination for both day trips and longer winter holidays.

For example, you can enjoy a cozy meal at the Rossstodl mountain restaurant at 2,189 meters above sea level. Especially rustic and cozy is the Enzianhütte directly below the Stocklift. Here you can enjoy freshly prepared South Tyrolean specialties every day. If you are already hungry at the valley station, or if you would like to stop off at the restaurant - pizzeria - pub Biwak after a day of skiing.

One of the highlights is the new 2.7 kilometer long downhill run to Sterzing. The most challenging downhill run is the training slope with a length of one kilometer and a difference in altitude of 285 meters.

A highlight for the whole family is the illuminated toboggan run on the Rosskopf. This starts at the mountain station of the gondola lift and runs via Telfes through the forest directly to the gondola lift valley station. The last section is particularly winding. With 10 kilometers of slopes, the toboggan run on the Rosskopf is the longest illuminated and snow-covered toboggan run in Italy. On Tuesdays and Fridays the run is illuminated until midnight.Around Sterzing there are 15 km of cleared high-altitude winter hiking trails that invite you to explore the snowy winter landscape. Those who take advantage of the hiking trails on the Rosskopf can expect a unique panoramic view that extends from the Zillertal Alps and the Dolomites to the Stubai Alps. A beautiful panoramic round is, for example, the circular hike at Flaner Jöchl. Start of the 5.5 km long tour is at the mountain station of the Rosskopfbahn.

Gourmets should definitely visit the restaurant "Kleine Flamme" in Sterzing. Chef Burkhard Bacher's cuisine has already been awarded a Michelin star and two Gault Millau toques. Here, Mediterranean culinary art blends with oriental influences to create a flavorful overall concept.A gourmet hood of Gault Millau offers also the "Arbor". Chef and owner Armin Siller offers his guests regional cuisine with Mediterranean influences. He sources the ingredients to a large extent from local farmers and Sterzing producers.

By car
The ski area is located directly on the A22 Brennero - Modena freeway and can therefore be easily reached by car. Leave the highway at the exit in the direction of Vipiteno/Sterzing. At the traffic circle take the first exit onto the Jaufenstraße/SS44 and shortly afterwards at the next traffic circle take the third exit onto the Brennerstraße/SS12. The entrance to the ski area is on the left.

By public transport
The Brenner train station can be reached by IC as well as EC trains. Regional trains also go directly to the station Sterzing as well as to the neighboring stations Gossensass and Freienfeld.