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Lienz Ski Resort Guide

Lienz, Austria

Rated: 2/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForIntermediates, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length25 miles
Highest Lift7,218ft
Resort Height2,198ft
 Nearest AirportsKlagenfurt and Ljubljana
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Lienz

The ski area of Lienz is in the Austrian Dolomites at an altitude of 2,198ft, with 25 miles of marked runs.

Summary

Lienz has direct access to 25 miles of downhill skiing, with 20 marked pistes, served by a total of 12 ski lifts.

With ski lifts as high as 7,218ft, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

Lienz offers good sking, particularly, for Intermediate skiers.

Snowboarding

Lienz offers some good boarding and there are a variety of Snow and Terrain Parks in Lienz.

Notable Ski Runs

The most difficult run is the 'Weltcupstreche'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Lienz?

The next notable snow forecast is 2in, expected on 22 December.

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Ski Area Stats

Lienz Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 3 4 miles
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
12
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 6 
Downhill
Total Length
25 miles
Cross Country
Total Length
68 miles
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
12

Altitudes & Slopes

Lienz Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift7,218ft
Lowest Trail5,906ft
Resort Altitude (Lienz)2,198ft
Max Vertical5,020ft

Ski Slope Aspects

SE, W

Lienz has ski slopes facing south-east (for sunny skiing).

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Lienz
Intermediate Skiers
Snowboarding
Snow
Apres-Ski

Ski Lessons in Lienz

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Lienz Ski Schools and Lienz Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Lienz?

This ski resort is in the Austrian Dolomites in Politischer Bezirk Lienz, Tyrol.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Lienz is Klagenfurt, 110 minutes drive away.

Ljubljana, Trieste, Bolzano, Innsbruck Airport, Salzburg, Munich and Venice airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 12 ski lifts are able to uplift 9,520 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 20 miles of ski runs, with 53 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Lienz open?

 Opened (since December 7, 2024).

 Closes : March 30, 2025.

Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late March.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Lienz