3 resort profiles associated with Riesneralm.
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Donnersbachwald resort profile
Riesneralm · Steiermark · Austria · 973–1820 m
Altitude973-1820 m
Vertical drop847 m
Slopes33 km
Lifts8
Resort base in the Riesneralm ski area.
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Riesneralm ski area
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Donnersbachwald is part of this ski area.
This is one ski-area statistical scope linked to 3 resort bases. Terrain and lift totals refer to the ski area as a whole.
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Vertical drop973 - 1820 metersDescent847 metersMountain(s)Hochsitz 1807m
Scale and terrain across the full ski area, not only Donnersbachwald.
Donnersbachwald is a resort base in the Riesneralm ski area. It is linked to 3 resort bases. Across the full ski area, the profile combines 33 km of slopes, 973-1820 m altitude, 8 lifts. Intermediate terrain is the largest difficulty share at about 46%.
Ski areaAltitude range973–1820 m100% confidenceSki areaTerrain mix33 km slopes100% confidenceSki areaLift network8 lifts100% confidence
Compact ski areaIntermediate focus
Ski-area scale
33 km. A compact network is practical for short stays and straightforward navigation. It is linked to 3 resort bases, giving visitors several accommodation and access locations; direct lift linkage can differ between bases.
Terrain character
The mix leans toward intermediate terrain while retaining useful variety. The largest share is about 46%.
Vertical range, lift access and terrain value.
Altitude resilience
Snow reliability is likely to depend more strongly on aspect, weather cycles and snowmaking than on extreme altitude.
Lift infrastructure
About 4.1 slope km per lift indicates a broadly balanced lift-to-terrain ratio. Published hourly capacity is 8,320 persons, about 1040 persons/hour per lift and 252 per slope kilometre. The lift system totals 5.0 km, averaging about 0.6 km of lift line per lift.
Ski slopes
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Terrain size and difficulty distribution across Riesneralm.
The slope mix leans toward intermediate skiers, while still offering variety. The displayed kilometre shares describe the full ski area rather than only the current resort base.
Intermediate terrain focusSlopes4 ski slopesTotal33 kmBlue15 km45%Red15.2 km46%Black2.8 km9%Ski routes2.2 km
Ski lifts
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Lift mix, access density and published capacity across Riesneralm.
The ski area has 8 lifts. Moving carpet is the largest listed category at 4. Chairlifts and gondolas account for about 38% of the published lift-type breakdown. The network provides about 4.1 slope km per lift.
Surface-lift emphasisChairlift 3Moving carpet 4T-bar / platter 1
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 6% 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)6%Intermediate (≤2000m)94%
Slope angle
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Share of mapped terrain by slope-angle class.
The combined steeper share is about 13%, leaving 87% 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 gentler87%Bit steep10%Steep2%Very steep1%
Orientation
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Aspect distribution and its likely influence on sun and snow retention.
North-facing terrain is prominent, generally favouring colder snow retention and slower daytime softening. Sunnier aspects may still change more quickly during mild weather.
Colder-snow exposureCool-aspect majorityLargest share: EastNorth44%East54%West3%
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Address
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AddressSchladming-Dachstein Tourismusmarketing GmbH Ramsauer Strasse 756 8970 Schladming AustriaPlaceDonnersbachwald Steiermark Austria
Contact
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Websiteschladming-dachstein.at
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What makes this resort different
Family progression base
Mountain character
Riesneralm is best understood as a family progression base: easier terrain, moderate gradients and usable access make progression the strongest structural story.
45% blue pistes
87% moderate/gentler terrain
The trade-off
Progression-focused trips where easier and moderate terrain form a large part of the usable mountain.
Advanced skiers seeking a strongly technical profile may find the terrain mix less distinctive.
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