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Unken resort profile
Unken Heutal · Salzburgerland · Austria · 970–1531 m
Altitude970-1531 m
Vertical drop561 m
Slopes12 km
Lifts4
Resort base in the Unken Heutal ski area.
- Altitude552 mStateSalzburgerlandCountryAustria
Unken Heutal ski area
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Unken 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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ValleySaalachtalMountain rangeChiemgauer AlpenVertical drop970 - 1531 metersDescent561 metersMountain(s)Wildalm 1516m
Scale and terrain across the full ski area, not only Unken.
Unken is a resort base in the Unken Heutal ski area. Across the full ski area, the profile combines 12 km of slopes, 970-1531 m altitude, 4 lifts. Beginner terrain is the largest difficulty share at about 50%.
Ski areaAltitude range970–1531 m100% confidenceSki areaTerrain mix12 km slopes100% confidenceSki areaLift network4 lifts100% confidence
Compact ski areaBeginner focusDense lift network
Ski-area scale
12 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 50%.
Vertical range, lift access and terrain value.
Lower-elevation sensitivityDense 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 3.0 slope km per lift indicates a relatively dense access network. Published hourly capacity is 3,220 persons, about 805 persons/hour per lift and 268 per slope kilometre. The lift system totals 3.4 km, averaging about 0.9 km of lift line per lift.
Ski slopes
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Terrain size and difficulty distribution across Unken Heutal.
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 slopesTotal12 kmBlue6 km50%Red5 km42%Black1 km8%Ski routes5 kmLoipes50 km
Ski lifts
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Lift mix, access density and published capacity across Unken Heutal.
The ski area has 4 lifts. T-bar / platter is the largest listed category at 3. Chairlifts and gondolas account for about 0% of the published lift-type breakdown. The network provides about 3.0 slope km per lift.
Surface-lift emphasisDense terrain accessRope tow / baby lift 1T-bar / platter 3
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 €35 €2.92/km Daycard child €18 €1.50/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 7% 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)7%Intermediate (≤2000m)93%
Slope angle
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Share of mapped terrain by slope-angle class.
Only about 6% is classified in steeper angle groups; roughly 94% 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 gentler94%Bit steep4%Steep1%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: EastNorth17%East59%South23%West1%
No visitor review is available for Unken yet.
Address
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AddressTourismusverband Salzburger Saalachtal Lofer 310 5090 Lofer AustriaPlaceUnken Salzburgerland Austria
Contact
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Websitelofer.com
Mountain intelligence
Why this resort matters now
Family progression base. Mixed weather support with moderate current risk; 37°C upper mountain, 8 km/h wind, 26 mm /48h precipitation.
Evidence confidence82%
Current setup65/100
Weather66/100
Risk34/100
Stronger related option100/100Autrans
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