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Kussnacht resort profile
Schwyz · Switzerland · Up to 1225 m
Slopes3 km
Lifts2
- Altitude452 mStateSchwyzCountrySwitzerland
Kussnacht ski area
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Kussnacht 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 rangeFreiburger Voralpen und Berner VoralpenVertical drop0 - 1225 metersDescent0 metersMountain(s)Wissiflue 1246m
Scale and terrain across the full ski area, not only Kussnacht.
This profile covers the Kussnacht ski area. Across the full ski area, the profile combines 3 km of slopes, 2 lifts. Beginner terrain is the largest difficulty share at about 67%.
Ski areaAltitude rangePublished ski-area elevations76% confidenceSki areaTerrain mix3 km slopes76% confidenceSki areaLift network2 lifts76% confidence
Compact ski areaBeginner focusDense lift network
Ski-area scale
3 km. A compact network is practical for short stays and straightforward navigation.
Terrain character
The terrain is clearly weighted toward beginner skiing. The largest share is about 67%.
Vertical range, lift access and terrain value.
Lower-elevation sensitivityDense lift accessHigh published capacityHigher terrain cost
Lift infrastructure
About 1.5 slope km per lift indicates a relatively dense access network. Published hourly capacity is 1,362 persons, about 681 persons/hour per lift and 454 per slope kilometre. The lift system totals 3.1 km, averaging about 1.6 km of lift line per lift.
Pass value
The adult day pass has a relatively high terrain-cost ratio of about SWISS FRANC 5.00 per slope km.
Ski slopes
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Terrain size and difficulty distribution across Kussnacht.
This ski area is clearly oriented toward beginner skiers. The displayed kilometre shares describe the full ski area rather than only the current resort base.
Beginner terrain focusTotal3 kmBlue2 km67%Red1 km33%
Ski lifts
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Lift mix, access density and published capacity across Kussnacht.
The ski area has 2 lifts. Aerial tramway is the largest listed category at 1. Chairlifts and gondolas account for about 0% of the published lift-type breakdown. The network provides about 1.5 slope km per lift.
Surface-lift emphasisDense terrain accessHigh published capacityAerial tramway 1Rope tow / baby lift 1T-bar / platter 1
Ski pass
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Published ticket prices and terrain-adjusted value.
The adult day pass has a higher cost per published slope kilometre; location, infrastructure and convenience may be more important than terrain scale alone.
Higher terrain costTicket Price Price/km Daycard adult 15 SWISS FRANC 5.00 SWISS FRANC/km Daycard child 10 SWISS FRANC 3.33 SWISS FRANC/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 8% 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)8%Intermediate (≤2000m)92%
Slope angle
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Share of mapped terrain by slope-angle class.
Only about 1% is classified in steeper angle groups; roughly 99% is moderate or gentler. The mapped angle profile is predominantly non-technical, with limited need for expert-level technique.
Mostly moderate anglesLargest share: Moderate or gentlerModerate or gentler99%Bit 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: NorthNorth57%East5%South3%West34%
No visitor review is available for Kussnacht yet.
Address
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AddressBezirk Kussnacht Seeplatz 2/3 Postfach 176 6403 Kussnacht am Rigi SwitzerlandPlaceKussnacht Schwyz Switzerland
Contact
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Websitekuessnacht.ch
What makes this resort different
Family progression base
Mountain character
Kussnacht is best understood as a family progression base: easier terrain, moderate gradients and usable access make progression the strongest structural story.
67% blue pistes
99% 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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