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Mariazell resort profile
Mariazeller Burgeralpe · Steiermark · Austria · 851–1267 m
Altitude851-1267 m
Vertical drop416 m
Slopes11.5 km
Lifts4
Resort base in the Mariazeller Burgeralpe ski area.
- Altitude872 mStateSteiermarkCountryAustria
Mariazeller Burgeralpe ski area
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Mariazell 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 rangeYbbstaler AlpenVertical drop851 - 1267 metersDescent416 metersMountain(s)Burgeralpe 1250m
Scale and terrain across the full ski area, not only Mariazell.
Mariazell is a resort base in the Mariazeller Burgeralpe ski area. Across the full ski area, the profile combines 11.5 km of slopes, 851-1267 m altitude, 4 lifts. Beginner terrain is the largest difficulty share at about 61%.
Ski areaAltitude range851–1267 m100% confidenceSki areaTerrain mix11.5 km slopes100% confidenceSki areaLift network4 lifts100% confidence
Compact ski areaBeginner focusDense lift network
Ski-area scale
11.5 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 61%.
Vertical range, lift access and terrain value.
Lower-elevation sensitivityLimited vertical rangeDense lift accessHigher terrain cost
Altitude resilience
Snow reliability is likely to depend more strongly on aspect, weather cycles and snowmaking than on extreme altitude.
Lift infrastructure
About 2.9 slope km per lift indicates a relatively dense access network. Published hourly capacity is 4,946 persons, about 1237 persons/hour per lift and 430 per slope kilometre. The lift system totals 4.2 km, averaging about 1.1 km of lift line per lift.
Ski slopes
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Terrain size and difficulty distribution across Mariazeller Burgeralpe.
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 focusSlopes5 ski slopesTotal11.5 kmBlue7 km61%Red3 km26%Black1.5 km13%Loipes53 km
Ski lifts
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Lift mix, access density and published capacity across Mariazeller Burgeralpe.
The ski area has 4 lifts. Chairlift is the largest listed category at 2. Chairlifts and gondolas account for about 75% of the published lift-type breakdown. The network provides about 2.9 slope km per lift.
Chair/gondola majorityDense terrain accessChairlift 2Gondola 1T-bar / platter 1
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 €53 €4.61/km 6-day adult €246.50 €21.43/km Daycard child €28 €2.43/km 6-day child €128.50 €11.17/km
Altitude
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Share of mapped ski terrain by elevation band.
About 41% of the mapped terrain lies below 1,000 m. This lower sector is more vulnerable to mild spells, rain and late-season snow loss, although it may also include sheltered or tree-lined skiing where local vegetation and terrain permit.
Lower-snow vulnerabilityPotential sheltered terrainLargest share: Intermediate (≤2000m)Low (<1000m)41%Intermediate (≤2000m)59%
Slope angle
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Share of mapped terrain by slope-angle class.
Only about 5% is classified in steeper angle groups; roughly 95% is moderate or gentler. The mapped angle profile is predominantly non-technical, with limited need for expert-level technique.
Mostly moderate anglesLargest share: Moderate or gentlerModerate or gentler95%Bit steep4%Steep1%
Orientation
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Aspect distribution and its likely influence on sun and snow retention.
South-facing terrain is prominent. It can provide sunnier skiing, but surfaces are more likely to soften early and lose snow faster during mild or late-season periods.
Sunny but melt-sensitiveSun-exposed majorityLargest share: WestNorth7%East7%South37%West49%
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Address
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AddressTourismusverband Mariazeller Land Hauptplatz 13 8630 Mariazell AustriaPlaceMariazell Steiermark Austria
Contact
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Websitemariazell-info.at
Mountain intelligence
Why this resort matters now
Family progression base. Strong weather support with low current risk; 20°C upper mountain, 13 km/h wind, 6 mm /48h precipitation.
Evidence confidence91%
Current setup89/100
Weather95/100
Risk5/100
Stronger related option81/100Seewiesen Seeberg
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