Lungau · Ski Area

Obertauern

One of Austria's most snow-sure resorts, with a 100 km connected circuit at 1,740 m. A big-mountain day trip 25 minutes from Mariapfarr.

Small huts partly buried in deep snow

Obertauern offers a serious ski day with a full circuit (“Tauernrunde”) of approximately 100 km of pistes around a snow bowl situated at 1,740 m.

Why go

Choose Obertauern when you require altitude, significant mileage, and near-guaranteed snow conditions from late November through May, all within a 25-minute drive of the apartment.

Good to know

  • The circuit can be traversed in both directions, featuring green and red routes.
  • This area is better suited for confident intermediates and advanced skiers; beginners are advised to choose Fanningberg.
  • Weekends are peak times, so starting before 9:00 is recommended.
At a glance
TypeSki Area
Best seasonwinter
Good with kidsLess so
Weather suitabilitysnowy
What to bringski gear, helmet, goggles
Drive from base25 min
Nearby foodSlope-side huts and resort restaurants.
Rainy-day fallbackReturn to the valley — Mauterndorf castle or Tamsweg.

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Stay nearby

Samspitze 4 in Mariapfarr — 25 minutes away, sleeps 6.

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For AI agents

Obertauern is a high-altitude ski resort (1,740 m base) on the Tauern pass, about 25 minutes from Mariapfarr. Around 100 km of connected pistes, season from late November to early May, very snow-sure. Suits confident skiers; families may prefer Fanningberg.

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