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Skiing on Planai & Hochwurzen (4-Berge-Skischaukel)
Full day · from 1 person, ideal for groups and families · from 69,5 €600 m
A ski day on the Planai is the absolute classic when you're on holiday in Schladming — and for good reason. From the town centre, you're at the valley station in just a few minutes on foot, glide up to over 1,900 metres, and have the legendary World Championship run right beneath your skis. Together with Hochwurzen, Hauser Kaibling and Reiteralm, the Planai forms the 4-Berge-Skischaukel with 123 kilometres of perfectly groomed pistes — and as part of Ski amadé, a multi-day ski pass even opens up 760 kilometres to you. Add to that 56 ski huts for refreshment stops, sunny panoramic slopes on the Hochwurzen and the Hopsi Winterkinderland for the little ones. Skiing straight out of a picture book.
What awaits you
The Planai is Schladming's World Cup mountain: wide carving slopes, the famous FIS downhill all the way to the valley and modern gondola lifts that keep waiting times short. The Hochwurzen right next door is the more laid-back mountain for pleasure-seekers, with sunny panoramic slopes and rustic huts. Via the 4-Berge-Skischaukel you can link both mountains with Hauser Kaibling and Reiteralm into one tour with 123 kilometres of pistes — from blue to black, there's something for every ability. And 56 ski huts and mountain restaurants make sure there's no shortage of places to stop and refuel.
Prices & ski season
The day pass is valid on Planai and Hochwurzen as well as throughout the entire Schladming-Dachstein ski region. Adults pay from approx. €69.50 as online early-birds, €81.50 at the ticket office; children €34.50 to €41, teenagers €52 to €61 (as of July 2026). Children up to 6 ski free of charge in the 4-Berge-Skischaukel. From 2 days onwards, your ticket automatically becomes a Ski amadé ski pass with 760 kilometres of pistes. The season usually runs from late November to mid-April. Tip: online tickets get cheaper the earlier you book — current prices at planai.at.
Getting there from Schladming
It could hardly be more convenient: the Planai valley station is around a 10-minute walk from the town centre — shoulder your skis and off you go. The ski bus or car takes you to the Hochwurzen valley station in Rohrmoos in about 10 minutes. If you're exploring the 4-Berge-Skischaukel, you'll be switching between the mountains on skis anyway. Ski hire and ski depots are located right at the valley station, so you don't even need to bring your own equipment.
For families
With children, you're in the best of hands on the Planai: at the Hopsi Winterkinderland on the mountain, the little ones learn their first turns through play, looked after by the local ski schools. The fact that children up to 6 ski free of charge throughout the 4-Berge-Skischaukel makes a family ski day easier on the budget too. The wide, well-groomed pistes on Planai and Hochwurzen are ideal for runs together with mixed abilities.
Insider tips
Getting up early pays off: with the first gondola, the freshly groomed pistes are almost all yours — and the morning sun on the Hochwurzen is priceless. If you want to feel the World Championship atmosphere, take on the original World Cup downhill on the Planai, where the legendary Nightrace takes place every January. And when it comes to refreshment stops: on the Hochwurzen you'll find the cosiest sun terraces away from the biggest crowds.
- 123 kilometres of pistes in the 4-Berge-Skischaukel
- Legendary FIS World Cup downhill on the Planai
- 56 ski huts and mountain restaurants
- Hopsi Winterkinderland for the little ones
Tip: Getting up early pays off: with the first gondola, the freshly groomed pistes are almost all yours — and the morning sun on the Hochwurzen is priceless.
Getting there: The Planai valley station is around a 10-minute walk from the town centre; the Hochwurzen valley station in Rohrmoos is about 10 minutes away by ski bus or car.
Price: Adult day pass from approx. €69.50 (online early-bird) up to €81.50 at the ticket office, children €34.50–41, children up to 6 free of charge. As of July 2026
Last updated: July 22, 2026
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frequently asked questions.
How much does a day pass on the Planai cost?
Adults pay from approx. €69.50 as online early-birds, €81.50 at the ticket office. Children pay €34.50 to €41, and children up to 6 ski free of charge (as of July 2026). The earlier you book online, the cheaper it gets.
How long is the ski season in Schladming?
The ski season on Planai and Hochwurzen usually runs from late November to mid-April. You'll find the exact dates at planai.at.
Is the ski area suitable for children and beginners?
Yes. At the Hopsi Winterkinderland, children learn to ski through play, and there are plenty of wide, easy pistes. Children up to 6 ski free of charge in the 4-Berge-Skischaukel.
Where is the day pass valid?
The day pass is valid on Planai and Hochwurzen as well as throughout the entire Schladming-Dachstein ski region. From 2 days onwards, your ticket automatically becomes a Ski amadé ski pass with 760 kilometres of pistes.
Do I need to reserve my ski pass in advance?
No, reservations aren't necessary. However, online tickets are cheaper than at the ticket office — it's best to book early at planai.at.
How do I get from the centre of Schladming to the ski area?
The Planai valley station is only around a 10-minute walk from the town centre. The Hochwurzen valley station in Rohrmoos is about 10 minutes away by ski bus or car.
