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Aflenz resort profile
Aflenzer Burgeralm · Steiermark · Austria · 810–1810 m
Altitude810-1810 m
Vertical drop1000 m
Slopes14 km
Lifts8
Resort base in the Aflenzer Burgeralm ski area.
- Altitude694 mStateSteiermarkCountryAustria
Aflenzer Burgeralm ski area
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Aflenz 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 rangeHochschwab GruppeVertical drop810 - 1810 metersDescent1000 metersMountain(s)Schonleiten 1785m
Scale and terrain across the full ski area, not only Aflenz.
Aflenz is a resort base in the Aflenzer Burgeralm ski area. Across the full ski area, the profile combines 14 km of slopes, 810-1810 m altitude, 8 lifts. Intermediate terrain is the largest difficulty share at about 71%.
Ski areaAltitude range810–1810 m100% confidenceSki areaTerrain mix14 km slopes100% confidenceSki areaLift network8 lifts100% confidence
Compact ski areaIntermediate focusDense lift network
Ski-area scale
14 km. A compact network is practical for short stays and straightforward navigation.
Terrain character
The terrain is clearly weighted toward intermediate skiing. The largest share is about 71%.
Vertical range, lift access and terrain value.
Dense lift accessHigh published capacity
Altitude resilience
Snow reliability is likely to depend more strongly on aspect, weather cycles and snowmaking than on extreme altitude. The 1000 m vertical range also creates meaningful temperature and snow-quality differences from valley to summit.
Lift infrastructure
About 1.8 slope km per lift indicates a relatively dense access network. Published hourly capacity is 6,816 persons, about 852 persons/hour per lift and 487 per slope kilometre. The lift system totals 4.3 km, averaging about 0.5 km of lift line per lift.
Ski slopes
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Terrain size and difficulty distribution across Aflenzer Burgeralm.
This ski area is clearly oriented toward intermediate skiers. The displayed kilometre shares describe the full ski area rather than only the current resort base.
Intermediate terrain focusSlopes3 ski slopesTotal14 kmBlue2 km14%Red10 km71%Black2 km15%
Ski lifts
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Lift mix, access density and published capacity across Aflenzer Burgeralm.
The ski area has 8 lifts. T-bar / platter is the largest listed category at 6. Chairlifts and gondolas account for about 13% of the published lift-type breakdown. The network provides about 1.8 slope km per lift.
Surface-lift emphasisDense terrain accessHigh published capacityChairlift 1Rope tow / baby lift 1T-bar / platter 6
Ski pass
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Published ticket prices and terrain-adjusted value.
The adult day pass has a mid-range cost relative to the published slope network.
Mid-range terrain costTicket Price Price/km Daycard adult €34 €2.43/km Daycard child €22 €1.57/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 5% 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)5%Intermediate (≤2000m)95%
Slope angle
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Share of mapped terrain by slope-angle class.
The combined steeper share is about 14%, leaving 86% as moderate or gentler terrain. Most of the ski area is broadly accessible, but advanced or expert experience is useful on selected sectors, particularly when surfaces are firm or visibility is poor.
Limited expert sectorsLargest share: Moderate or gentlerModerate or gentler86%Bit steep6%Steep5%Very steep2%Extrem. 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-sensitiveLargest share: EastNorth8%East49%South36%West6%
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Address
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AddressTourismusverband Hochschwab Aflenz Kurort 15 8623 Aflenz AustriaPlaceAflenz Steiermark Austria
Contact
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Websiteaon.at
What makes this resort different
Weather-sensitive lower mountain
Mountain character
Aflenzer Burgeralm is best understood as a weather-sensitive lower mountain: lower elevation and/or weaker snow-reliability evidence imply greater dependence on favourable weather cycles.
Top elevation 1,810 m
Snow-reliability 43/100
The trade-off
Trips chosen with a close eye on the current weather and snow cycle rather than structural snow resilience.
Lower elevation and/or weaker snow-reliability evidence increase dependence on favourable conditions.
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