St Jakob im Defereggen Ski Resort Guide
St Jakob im Defereggen, Austria
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| Recommended For | Intermediates. |
|---|---|
| Total Piste Length | 21km |
| Highest Lift | 2,520m |
| Resort Height | 1,389m |
| Nearest Airports | Klagenfurt and Salzburg |
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St Jakob im Defereggen
The ski area of St Jakob im Defereggen is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 1,389m, with 21km of marked runs.
Summary
St Jakob im Defereggen has direct access to 21km of downhill skiing, with 14 marked pistes, served by a total of 6 ski lifts.
With ski lifts as high as 2,520m, skiing and snowboarding is assured throughout the season.
Skiing
There is skiing to suit a range of abilities.
Snowboarding
St Jakob im Defereggen offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in St Jakob im Defereggen.
Notable Ski Runs
The longest possible descent in St Jakob im Defereggen is 3km long.
Snow and Weather
When will it snow in St Jakob im Defereggen?
The next notable snow forecast is 5cm, expected on 21 November.
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Ski Area Stats
St Jakob im Defereggen Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 1 | |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 5 | 21km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 4 | |
| Green Pistes Beginner Runs | 4 | |
| Downhill Total Length | 21km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 26km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 6 | |
Altitudes & Slopes
St Jakob im Defereggen Ski Area Heights
| Highest Lift | 2,520m |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,389m |
| Resort Altitude (St Jakob im Defereggen) | 1,389m |
| Max Vertical | 1,131m |
Ski Slope Aspects
N, W
St Jakob im Defereggen has ski slopes facing north (good for keeping the snow), as well as west.
Ratings & Suitability
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Ski Lessons in St Jakob im Defereggen
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see St Jakob im Defereggen Ski Schools and St Jakob im Defereggen Ski Instructors.
Location and Map
Where is St Jakob im Defereggen?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Sankt Jakob in Defereggen, Lienz.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to St Jakob im Defereggen is Klagenfurt, 136 minutes drive away.
Salzburg, Innsbruck Airport, Ljubljana, Trieste and Bolzano airports are all within three hours drive.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The six ski lifts are able to uplift 12,600 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 8km of ski runs, with 9 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is St Jakob im Defereggen open?
Open from : December 7, 2024.
Closes : April 21, 2025.
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NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
