The Ski Resort
The family ski resort St. Jakob im Walde is ideal for beginners and children. But thanks to the 3 kilometres of red marked slopes, advanced skiers also feel at home here. The ski area is located in Eastern Styria and has a total of 4 kilometres of slopes. The first steps on skis can be taken at the cable and platter lift in the valley area. If you are already a bit safer on skis, you can take the Leit'n lift to the start of the training course. From the top station of the Ochsenkopf lift a blue or red marked slope leads back down to the valley. A highlight is the drive-through toilet next to the cable lift. There you can "take a break" without taking off your skis.
Interesting facts
- The vertical drop from summit to base is 656 ft. The average difference in altitude between base and summit of Ski Resorts in Austria is 2359 ft. Runs and slopes are therefore relatively short. The ski resort takes you to an elevation of 3937 ft.
- Average snow depth during the season is 18 " at summit elevation and 13 " at base elevation. Snow coverage is usually best during January, offering an average snow depth of 19 " at summit elevation and 14 " at the base.
- St Jakob im Walde features 12 sunny days on average per season. The average for all ski Resorts in Austria is 17 sunny days. December is the sunniest month with an average of 9 sunny days.
On Mountain Dining
Catering for winter sports enthusiasts is provided by the Hexenhütte and the self-service restaurant at the Landhotel Berger. Both are located in the valley area and offer international and regional dishes.
Nightskiing
Night skiing is possible every Tuesday and Friday from 19 to 21 o'clock.
