Steinach Ski Resort

• Nearest town: Wipptal
• Resort Altitude (metres): 1048m
• Ski Season: December to March
• Mountain Range: The Alps
• Number of Lifts: 6
• Highest Lift (metres): 2231m
• Lowest Lift (metres): 1048m
• Number of Slopes: 6
• Snowboarding: Yes: park
• Cross Country (km): 38km

Steinach Ski Information

General information

Visitors who wish to take a bit of a break from skiing, can venture to the nearest town of Wipptal, which offers a selection of activities available for entertainment. The Heilig Geist church is a wonderful place to enjoy a bit of sightseeing. The church was originally built in 1447 and was rebuilt in 1640, due to a fire which completely destroyed the structure. The church contains a stunning Romanesque-style altar which dates back to 1909. The St. Peter und Paul church is another site well worth a visit. This is one of the oldest churches in the region and was once mentioned in a document in 1236. The church was restored in 1980 and features a beautiful example of late Gothic and Baroque-style architecture.

• Languages: German Turkish Slovenian Croatian English
• Temperatures: 8°C
• Driving: Drivers drive on the right-hand side of the road
• Emergency contact numbers: All Emergencies : 112/122
• Population: 3200
• Religion: 88% Roman Catholic 6% Protestant

Apres-ski

The resort offers a very limited amount of non-ski activities. The Apre ski scene is very relaxed and laid-back and consists mainly of a few bars and restaurants. Other activities include snowhoeing,paragliding and hand gliding. There is also a beautiful range of walking and hiking trails just waiting to be explored.

Overview

The Steinach ski resort is situated amongst the beauty of the Tirol valley. The resort features a total of 6 lifts, 6 slopes and 38km of cross-country skiing. Although the resort caters predominantly for beginners, there is also a sufficient amount of challenges available to keep intermediates and experts amused for hours. The resort also caters well for snowboarders with a specialised boarding park. The Apre ski scene is very laid-back and offers only a limited amount of non-skiing activities. The resort is equipped with a few nice restaurants and a couple of bars. Other activities include snowshoeing, paragliding and hand gliding. There is also a beautiful range of hiking and walking trails available.

Steinach Attractions

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