Riesneralm is a ski resort in the Alpes du Nord range, in Schladming-Dachstein, Styria, Austria 🇦🇹. The ski area covers 33 km of runs between 973 m and 1,820 m, served by 8 lifts. Day lift pass €59 per adult.
* Price per adult for 1 day, public high-season rate. Reduced rates (online purchase, outside school holidays, families, children, seniors) are generally offered by the resort.
The run breakdown is given as a percentage of the kilometres for each difficulty level. The Riesneralm lies at the end of the Donnersbachtal, a side valley of the Ennstal. This family ski area stays away from the major crowds.
- Family ski area
- Unspoilt valley
- Varied runs
Based on the resort's altitude and historical snow reliability
A resort on a human scale, Riesneralm focuses on the quality of its welcome and its closeness rather than on impressive figures. Its 33 km of pistes are ideal for a stay of 3 to 4 days, especially with family or for skiers who don't need to constantly change their playground. Riesneralm's family reputation is well deserved: dedicated beginner areas, well-groomed green runs and a friendly atmosphere at the foot of the lifts. It is one of the most reassuring resorts in the Northern Alps for laying the foundations of skiing with children. Riesneralm's moderate altitude — base at 973 m, summit at 1,820 m — makes it sensitive to climate variations. January and February remain the safest months for optimal snow cover. Outside this window, checking the snow reports before you travel is strongly recommended. A stay at Riesneralm is clearly expensive: 59€ for a day lift pass, plus accommodation and mountain restaurants that are among the most expensive in the Alps. It is the price of excellence, but you should be aware of it before you go. In short, Riesneralm doesn't compete with the giants of skiing, and doesn't pretend to. It is an honest destination, often underrated, that deserves to be (re)discovered.
Source: Open-Meteo.com · Data updated in real time
At this altitude, snow reliability depends on the conditions of the year. Check the state of the runs before you leave. Real-time data: Open-Meteo (weather model). Monthly averages: estimates based on the resort's historical data.
