Bad Kleinkirchheim Intermediates

Good intermediates can head out in the morning in Bad Kleinkirchheim and take any lift or any route down without finding anything to terrify them but they will find the opportunity to perfect their technique on long, wide, fairly steep but still flattering slopes. Some of the runs have a respectable 3,280ft vertical, so there’s a chance to do them non-stop and get some leg-burning happening.

A favourite is the FIS standard K70 downhill run, which takes you all the way from the top of the mountain to the bottom. You don’t have to race down it – it’s so scenic, in fact, you should take your time. It’s about five kilometres long, so there’s plenty of excuse to stop and take in the inspiring views every so often. The K70 run also takes you through an area well away from the lifts, and the bottom section has been cut through trees. It is not the only run that goes satisfyingly from top to bottom, so the mileage can really be clocked up.

The slopes around St Oswald also boast a wealth of opportunities to shred the reds, with T-bars handily located to keep you on the top sector if you wish. In all, an intermediate’s paradise, but it’s also good for groups of mixed ability because there is a choice of runs down from the lifts and it’s very difficult to get lost on the mountain.