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Filzbach Ski Resort Guide

Filzbach, Switzerland

Rated: 3/5 (from 4 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Beginners, Snowboarders and Apres-Ski!
Total Piste Length12km
Highest Lift1,629m
Resort Height707m
 Nearest AirportsSt. Gallen-Altenrhein and Zurich
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Filzbach

The ski area of Filzbach is in the Swiss Alps at an altitude of 707m, with 12km of marked runs.

Summary

Filzbach has direct access to 12km of downhill skiing, with 5 marked pistes, served by a total of 4 ski lifts.

Skiing

Filzbach offers good sking, particularly, for Expert and Beginner skiers.

Snowboarding

Filzbach offers some good boarding.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Filzbach is 7km long.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Filzbach?

The next notable snow forecast is 8cm, expected on 21 November, with around 26cm forecast over the next 7 days.

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Snow this week

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Ski Area Stats

Filzbach Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
 1 1km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
 2 6km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
 2 5km
Downhill
Total Length
12km
Cross Country
Total Length
4km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
4

Altitudes & Slopes

Filzbach Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift1,629m
Lowest Piste707m
Resort Altitude (Filzbach)707m
Max Vertical922m

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Filzbach
Expert Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
Apres-Ski

Location and Map

Where is Filzbach?

This ski resort is in the Swiss Alps in Glarus Nord, Glarus.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Filzbach is St. Gallen-Altenrhein, 54 minutes drive away.

Zurich, Friedrichshafen, Basel, Memmingen, Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg, Lugano, Berne and Innsbruck Airport airports are all within three hours drive.

St. Gallen-Altenrhein and Zurich are just one hours drive away, in good driving conditions, so you can be on the piste quickly.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The four ski lifts are able to uplift 4,400 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Season Dates

When is Filzbach open?

 Open from : December 21, 2024.

 Closes : March 16, 2025.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

Filzbach