Hochficht

Hochficht: Frequently Asked Questions

Where exactly is this ski area?

Hochficht lies in the Böhmerwald of the northern Mühlviertel, close to the Czech and Bavarian borders, not in the alpine south of the state where Hinterstoder and Wurzeralm sit. That position makes it the obvious day-trip mountain for skiers based in Linz, Rohrbach or Passau.

Is it a good area for young children?

Yes, on price and layout. A day ticket at Hochficht costs EUR 5 for children born in 2021 or later, and parents who buy tickets for their children and teenagers get a 10 percent family reduction. Thirteen runs and nine lifts keep the area compact enough to supervise beginners.

When does the season run?

The published dates for the coming winter at Hochficht are 28 November 2026 to 21 March 2027, a shorter window than the alpine areas further south, which typically run into late March or April. Low base altitude means the opening date depends heavily on early cold spells.

What is there beyond the pistes?

A funpark and a funslope give teenagers and freestyle skiers something beyond the groomed runs at Hochficht. Lift access uses a Photocompare system that matches a reference photo against images taken at camera-equipped turnstiles, so passes are not transferable between people.

How does it compare with the bigger areas in the state?

Hochficht is smaller in every dimension: 13 runs against 46 at Dachstein West and 39.9 piste km at Hinterstoder-Höss. The trade-off is travel time and cost, since it is the only sizeable ski area in the northern half of Upper Austria.