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Fugen resort profile
Hochzillertal Ski Optimal · Tirol · Austria · 600–2378 m
Altitude600-2378 m
Vertical drop1778 m
Slopes89.1 km
Lifts38
Resort base in the Hochzillertal Ski Optimal ski area.
- Altitude550 mStateTirolCountryAustria
Hochzillertal Ski Optimal ski area
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Fugen is part of this ski area.
This is one ski-area statistical scope linked to 7 resort bases. Terrain and lift totals refer to the ski area as a whole.
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ValleyZillertalMountain rangeTuxer AlpenVertical drop600 - 2378 metersDescent1778 metersMountain(s)Onkeljoch 2041m
Scale and terrain across the full ski area, not only Fugen.
Fugen is a resort base in the Hochzillertal Ski Optimal ski area. It is linked to 7 resort bases. Across the full ski area, the profile combines 89.1 km of slopes, 600-2378 m altitude, 38 lifts. Beginner terrain is the largest difficulty share at about 43%.
Ski areaAltitude range600–2378 m100% confidenceSki areaTerrain mix89.1 km slopes100% confidenceSki areaLift network38 lifts100% confidence
Large ski areaHigh-altitude terrainStrong vertical
Ski-area scale
89.1 km. An extensive slope network offers broad terrain choice for a longer stay. It is linked to 7 resort bases, giving visitors several accommodation and access locations; direct lift linkage can differ between bases.
Terrain character
The mix leans toward beginner terrain while retaining useful variety. The largest share is about 43%.
Vertical range, lift access and terrain value.
Useful upper altitudeStrong vertical rangeDense lift accessHigh published capacity
Altitude resilience
The upper mountain has a useful altitude advantage in warm or marginal snow periods. The 1778 m vertical range also creates meaningful temperature and snow-quality differences from valley to summit.
Lift infrastructure
About 2.3 slope km per lift indicates a relatively dense access network. Published hourly capacity is 62,343 persons, about 1641 persons/hour per lift and 700 per slope kilometre. The lift system totals 36.5 km, averaging about 1.0 km of lift line per lift.
Ski slopes
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Terrain size and difficulty distribution across Hochzillertal Ski Optimal.
The slope mix leans toward beginner skiers, while still offering variety. The displayed kilometre shares describe the full ski area rather than only the current resort base.
Manageable terrain scaleSlopes45 ski slopesTotal89.1 kmBlue38.3 km43%Red37.7 km42%Black13.1 km15%Ski routes4.5 kmLoipes53 km
Ski lifts
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Lift mix, access density and published capacity across Hochzillertal Ski Optimal.
The ski area has 38 lifts. T-bar / platter is the largest listed category at 12. Chairlifts and gondolas account for about 45% of the published lift-type breakdown. The network provides about 2.3 slope km per lift.
Surface-lift emphasisDense terrain accessHigh published capacityChairlift 11Gondola 6Moving carpet 3Rope tow / baby lift 6T-bar / platter 12
Ski pass
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Published ticket prices and terrain-adjusted value.
The adult day pass offers strong terrain value relative to the published slope network.
Strong terrain valueTicket Price Price/km Daycard adult €83 €0.93/km 6-day adult €399 €4.48/km Daycard child €37 €0.42/km 6-day child €179.50 €2.01/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 11% 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)11%Intermediate (≤2000m)88%High (≤3000m)2%
Slope angle
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Share of mapped terrain by slope-angle class.
The combined steeper share is about 15%, leaving 85% 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 gentler85%Bit steep11%Steep3%Very steep1%
Orientation
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Aspect distribution and its likely influence on sun and snow retention.
East-facing terrain is prominent, favouring earlier sun and often firmer snow later in the day once direct morning exposure has passed.
Morning-sun exposureCool-aspect majorityLargest share: EastNorth12%East64%South22%West3%
Fugen is een rustig klein dorp met een leuke piste met vooral rode afdalingen, prima geschikt voor (jonge) gezinnen, omdat de apres ski (nagenoeg) ontbreekt. Skigebied Spieljoch is prima voor beginn..
Address
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AddressPostfeldstraße 7PlaceA-6272 Kaltenbach Tirol Austria
Contact
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Phone+43 (0) 5283 2800Websitewww.hochzillertal.comFacebookfacebook.com/hochzillertalBergbahnenwww.hochzillertal.com/
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