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Forstau resort profile
Fageralm Forstau · Salzburgerland · Austria · 930–1885 m
Altitude930-1885 m
Vertical drop955 m
Slopes14.2 km
Lifts6
Resort base in the Fageralm Forstau ski area.
- Altitude905 mStateSalzburgerlandCountryAustria
Fageralm Forstau ski area
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Forstau is part of this ski area.
Terrain and lift totals on this page refer to the complete ski area rather than only the resort centre.
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Mountain rangeDachstein GebirgeVertical drop930 - 1885 metersDescent955 metersMountain(s)Hinterfager 1832m
Scale and terrain across the full ski area, not only Forstau.
Forstau is a resort base in the Fageralm Forstau ski area. Across the full ski area, the profile combines 14.2 km of slopes, 930-1885 m altitude, 6 lifts. Beginner terrain is the largest difficulty share at about 65%.
Ski areaAltitude range930–1885 m100% confidenceSki areaTerrain mix14.2 km slopes100% confidenceSki areaLift network6 lifts100% confidence
Compact ski areaBeginner focusDense lift network
Ski-area scale
14.2 km. A compact network is practical for short stays and straightforward navigation.
Terrain character
The terrain is clearly weighted toward beginner skiing. The largest share is about 65%.
Vertical range, lift access and terrain value.
Dense lift accessHigher terrain cost
Altitude resilience
Snow reliability is likely to depend more strongly on aspect, weather cycles and snowmaking than on extreme altitude. The 955 m vertical range also creates meaningful temperature and snow-quality differences from valley to summit.
Lift infrastructure
About 2.4 slope km per lift indicates a relatively dense access network. Published hourly capacity is 5,940 persons, about 990 persons/hour per lift and 418 per slope kilometre. The lift system totals 7.7 km, averaging about 1.3 km of lift line per lift.
Ski slopes
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Terrain size and difficulty distribution across Fageralm Forstau.
This ski area is clearly oriented toward beginner skiers. The displayed kilometre shares describe the full ski area rather than only the current resort base.
Beginner terrain focusSlopes3 ski slopesTotal14.2 kmBlue9.3 km65%Red4.9 km35%Ski routes2.4 km
Ski lifts
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Lift mix, access density and published capacity across Fageralm Forstau.
The ski area has 6 lifts. T-bar / platter is the largest listed category at 5. Chairlifts and gondolas account for about 17% of the published lift-type breakdown. The network provides about 2.4 slope km per lift.
Surface-lift emphasisDense terrain accessGondola 1T-bar / platter 5
Ski pass
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Published ticket prices and terrain-adjusted value.
The adult day pass has a higher cost per published slope kilometre; location, infrastructure and convenience may be more important than terrain scale alone.
Higher terrain costTicket Price Price/km Daycard adult €67 €4.72/km 6-day adult €257 €18.10/km Daycard child €33.50 €2.36/km 6-day child €128 €9.01/km
Altitude
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Share of mapped ski terrain by elevation band.
Most mapped terrain lies between 1,000 and 2,000 m. The 5% share below 1,000 m is the most vulnerable to mild spells, rain and late-season snow loss, while it may also provide sheltered or tree-lined skiing where local terrain permits.
Mid-mountain majorityLimited low terrainLargest share: Intermediate (≤2000m)Low (<1000m)5%Intermediate (≤2000m)95%
Slope angle
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Share of mapped terrain by slope-angle class.
The combined steeper share is about 11%, leaving 89% as moderate or gentler terrain. Most of the ski area is broadly accessible, but advanced or expert experience is useful on selected sectors, particularly when surfaces are firm or visibility is poor.
Limited expert sectorsLargest share: Moderate or gentlerModerate or gentler89%Bit steep7%Steep3%Very steep1%
Orientation
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Aspect distribution and its likely influence on sun and snow retention.
North-facing terrain is prominent, generally favouring colder snow retention and slower daytime softening. Sunnier aspects may still change more quickly during mild weather.
Colder-snow exposureCool-aspect majorityLargest share: NorthNorth48%East34%South3%West14%
No visitor review is available for Forstau yet.
Address
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AddressTourismusverband Forstau Ort 111 5552 Forstau AustriaPlaceForstau Salzburgerland Austria
Contact
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Websiteforstau.at
What makes this resort different
Family progression base
Mountain character
Fageralm Forstau is best understood as a family progression base: easier terrain, moderate gradients and usable access make progression the strongest structural story.
65% blue pistes
89% moderate/gentler terrain
The trade-off
Progression-focused trips where easier and moderate terrain form a large part of the usable mountain.
Advanced skiers seeking a strongly technical profile may find the terrain mix less distinctive.
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