Speikboden

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Weather at Speikboden

⛅cloudy

Low: -1.5°C / High: 2.3°C

Wind: SE 2 km/h

Recent Snowfall

24 hours: 3 cm

7 days: 41 cm

Snow Depth

Base: 120 cm

Season Total: 55 cm

Resort Status

Last Updated: Apr 21, 2025View Full Report →

Resort Overview

Speikboden offers a compact but varied ski area with 35 kilometres of meticulously groomed pistes in South Tyrol's Ahrntal Valley, with elevations from 950 to 2,400 metres against the spectacular backdrop of the Zillertal Alps. The resort combines flowing intermediate cruisers with challenging expert runs, including the demanding Sonnklar black piste featuring sustained 65% gradients. Modern snowmaking systems cover 90% of all marked runs, ensuring reliable conditions throughout winter. Wide, open slopes above the tree line contrast with beautiful forest descents, creating diverse skiing experiences at different elevations. Spectacular views extend across the Eastern Alps to Austria, creating an extraordinary panoramic backdrop particularly from the Sonnklar summit at 2,400 metres.

Trails & Terrain

Trails

Total Runs

Total Area

41.5km

25.8 miles

Difficulty Distribution

Beginner

55%

Intermediate

31%

Advanced

14%

Expert

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Speikboden Lift System

The Speikboden lift system comprises 8 modern installations strategically positioned to maximise skiing flow across varied terrain. The network features the high-capacity Speikboden gondola efficiently delivering skiers from valley level to the mid-mountain hub, complemented by detachable chairlifts with weather protection bubbles serving upper slopes. Recent infrastructure investments have introduced RFID ticketing technology, heated seats on newer lifts, and expanded uphill capacity by 30%, effectively minimising wait times even during peak periods. The system's intelligent design enables excellent circulation throughout the compact ski area, with strategic lift placements that facilitate natural progression through increasingly challenging terrain while maintaining spectacular Alpine panoramas.

Lifts

Total Lifts

Lift Types

Lift Breakdown

8-Person Chair

Surface Lift

Gondola

Quad Chair

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Location & Getting There

Positioned 85 kilometres northeast of Bolzano in South Tyrol's picturesque Ahrntal Valley, Speikboden operates above the traditional village of Sand in Taufers/Campo Tures. This authentic mountain community maintains distinctive Alpine architecture and strong cultural connections to the region's unique German-speaking heritage, evident in local cuisine, architecture, and seasonal festivals. The surrounding region features remarkable biodiversity within protected natural zones, with winter hiking trails and cross-country routes complementing the downhill experience. Speikboden's strategic location places it within the broader Skiworld Ahrntal region, with neighbouring Klausberg accessible via regular shuttle connections, allowing exploration of different terrain within a single holiday.

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Hotels & Accommodation near Speikboden

⛷️ Season opens Dec 6, 2025

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Season Info

The Speikboden winter season typically runs from early December through mid-April, with optimal conditions from January through March. The area benefits from its protected position within the Zillertal Alps, receiving consistent snowfall averaging 4 metres annually. Early season operations concentrate around snowmaking-equipped mid-mountain sectors before expanding to higher elevations as conditions permit. February delivers peak snow depths, particularly on north-facing slopes, while March brings increasingly reliable sunshine with excellent morning skiing after overnight freezes. The resort follows the South Tyrolean event calendar, with special activities including January's traditional torchlight descents and February's Carnival celebrations featuring regional cultural traditions.

Current Season

2025 - 2026

Opening Day

12/6/2025

Closing Day

4/22/2026

Days Open

138

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