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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.

Obertauern is the serious ski day: a full circuit (“Tauernrunde”) of about 100 km of pistes around a snow bowl at 1,740 m.

Why go

When you want altitude, mileage, and near-guaranteed snow from late November to May, all within a 25-minute drive of the apartment.

Good to know

  • The circuit runs both directions (green and red routes).
  • Better for confident intermediates and up; beginners choose Fanningberg.
  • Weekends peak — start before 9:00.
At a glance
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 2 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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