Fischenthal ski resort · slopes, lifts & elevation

Fischenthal is a ski area in Fischenthal, Zurich, Switzerland. Its 5 mapped downhill runs add up to 3.2 km, which ranks it #176 of 348 ski areas in Switzerland and gives it 0.1% of all the country's slopes. The average run is about 634 m long.

Slopes at Fischenthal

About 37% of the slopes are beginner or easy runs, 44% intermediate and 20% advanced or expert, which makes Fischenthal a balanced resort for intermediate skiers.

Lifts and elevation

The resort has 4 lifts: 3 t-bars, 1 rope tow. Most uphill transport is by surface lifts (T-bars, button lifts and tows). Skiing runs from 823 m up to 1,049 m, a vertical drop of 226 m — typical of a local ski hill.

Getting to Fischenthal

The nearest airport is Zürich Airport (ZRH), about 33 km away in a straight line — roughly 42 minutes by car; Sankt Gallen Altenrhein Airport (ACH) is 51 km away. Nearby ski areas include Steg (3.2 km), Ghöch (1.3 km), Bachtel and Oberholz - Farner (4.3 km), which together add 10 km of slopes for a multi-resort trip.