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    Austria, Europe

    Mölltaler Glacier

    Carinthia's only glacier ski resort spans 2,108–3,122m with 36km of pistes, open October to May in the Hohe Tauern National Park.

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    Season 2026 - 2027
    Opens
    30 Oct 2026
    Closes
    30 May 2027
    Days open
    212
    Annual snow
    2.1m
    Snow record
    31cm
    2026-27 so far
    14% of a typical winter211cm
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    The Overview
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    Michael Fulton
    Melbourne-based skier and snowboarder with 50+ resorts across 5 continents. Specialises in Australian resorts and international resort comparisons.

    Mölltaler Glacier is Carinthia's only glacier ski area and the highest ski resort in the province, spanning 2,108m to 3,122m across 36km of groomed pistes and 6.7km of marked ski routes in the Hohe Tauern mountain range. The terrain sits entirely above the treeline, with views across more than 30 three-thousand-metre peaks including the Großglockner — Austria's highest mountain. The resort's Carinthian location on the southern side of the Alps delivers an above-average number of sunshine hours per season, combined with snow reliability that attracts the Austrian and German national ski teams as official training users.

    The 7km Eissee FIS run — the highest-elevation FIS descent in Carinthia — drops from the gondola's upper station through challenging terrain back toward the valley, while the Schareck summit at 3,122m provides wide glacier pistes and a snowpark with wave tracks, kickers and a boardercross course. The lift pass also covers the Ankogel ski area, extending the combined skiable terrain for those prepared to travel between the two mountains.

    1014m
    Vertical
    16
    Runs
    36 km
    Piste
    2.1m
    Annual snow
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    The Terrain

    16 runs across 36 km of piste

    Mölltaler Glacier is a small, high ski area with a big vertical: 16 runs and 36 kilometres of piste fall 1,014 metres from the 3,122-metre Schareck summit to the base at 2,108 metres. The terrain is more demanding than its size suggests, with 56% intermediate, 26% advanced and 18% beginner pistes, and everything sits above the treeline. The Gletscher Express brings skiers to the upper zone around the Eissee, from where wide, high-altitude pistes spread out towards Schareck and suit carving at speed.

    The 7-kilometre Eissee FIS run is the highest descent of its kind in Carinthia and gives strong skiers a long, challenging piste back towards the valley. For freeriders, two freeride zones sit below the summit, and the best lift-accessed off-piste terrain is directly beneath Schareck. A snowpark with wave tracks, kickers and a boardercross course adds variety. With only eight lifts and few runs, it works best as a short stay for confident skiers or as a day trip paired with the Ankogel area.

    Terrain split
    16
    runs
    16 runs across 4 grades
    Beginner3 runs · 18%
    Intermediate9 runs · 56%
    Advanced4 runs · 26%
    Expert0 runs · 0%
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    Time it right

    When to visit Mölltaler Glacier

    Mölltaler Glacier runs from mid-October through to the end of May, with the 2025–26 season open from 10 October 2025 to 31 May 2026. Annual snowfall averages 5.5 metres across the ski area, and the glacier's position above 2,100m ensures consistent coverage well into spring. The resort's south-facing Carinthian aspect delivers above-average sunshine hours relative to the Austrian average, making it particularly appealing for spring skiing in April and May when crowds thin considerably.

    The extended season draws national race teams from Austria and Germany throughout autumn and winter, taking advantage of the perfectly groomed slopes and the Carinthia's highest FIS piste. The Glacier Snowpark typically opens from March, with spring conditions sustaining the kickers and boardercross course through to the season close.

    Season 2026 - 2027
    30 Oct 2026
    Opens
    30 May 2027
    Closes
    212
    Days open
    2.1 m
    Annual snow
    The record

    Historical snowfall at Mölltaler Glacier

    Daily snow reports at Mölltaler Glacier go back to 2017, 10 winters on the books. Open the record to compare winters, lifts and piste.

    140 cm
    Snowiest day
    22 Nov 2019
    31 cm
    This winter · 2026-27
    so far
    211 cm
    Typical winter
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    Winter totals
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    Getting there

    Getting to Mölltaler Glacier, and where to stay

    Mölltaler Glacier is accessed from the village of Flattach in the Mölltal valley in Upper Carinthia, with the Mölltal Glacier Express funicular departing from the Innerfragant valley station. The resort sits within the Hohe Tauern National Park — Austria's largest national park — surrounded by the Sonnblick massif and within sight of the Großglockner. The nearest regional town is Obervellach, approximately 10km to the east along the Mölltal valley.

    Salzburg Airport is the most practical international gateway, roughly 100km to the north via the A10 Tauern Autobahn. Spittal an der Drau, accessible by rail, is the closest major train station, with onward connections to Flattach by bus. For those holding the SkiHit regional pass, Mölltaler Glacier connects into a network spanning 168km of piste across seven ski areas in the East Tyrol region, with the Ankogel also included on the standard glacier lift pass.

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    Mölltaler Glacier Trail Map

    Downloadable Mölltaler Glacier trail map

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    Terrain split
    16
    runs
    Beginner18%
    Intermediate56%
    Advanced26%
    Expert0%
    36 km of piste
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    Resort Stats
    Elevation
    Base2108m
    Summit3122m
    Annual snowfall
    2.1m
    Season
    2026 - 2027
    30 Oct 2026 - 30 May 2027
    Trail coverage
    16 runs
    36 km
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    About Mölltaler Glacier's trail map

    Explore Mölltaler Glacier's full trail map with 16 runs across the mountain, colour-coded by difficulty and shown alongside the terrain split. Use it to plan a day that matches your ability, find lift-served pockets of your favourite grade, and see how the resort links together. Download the piste map (PDF) ↗

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