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Gleiming Ski Resort Review

Wertu ski expert
May 4, 2024

Gleiming, a quaint and charming resort, offers a serene skiing experience with its well-groomed slopes, perfect for beginners and families, and its close proximity to the Dachstein glacier ensures reliable snow conditions.

Gleiming overview

Stats

4.6
/5
Rating
780
m
Resort height
2015
m
Summit

KM of slopes

46.4
Beginners
68.3
Intermediates
46.4
Experts
123
Total

Best for

Poor
Poor
Fun
Fun
Fun
Apres-ski
Families
Couples
On-budget
Snowparks

Gleiming for beginners

Beginners rating -
46.4
Perfect
Gleiming is a suitable choice for beginners, offering a variety of gentle slopes perfect for those just starting out. The ski school is well-regarded, providing excellent instruction for new skiers to build their skills. The resort also features easy-to-use lifts, ensuring beginners can access the slopes without difficulty.

Gleiming for intermediates

Intermediates rating -
Poor
Perfect
Intermediate skiers will find Gleiming a suitable destination with a good mix of blue and red pistes. The resort offers a variety of terrains, including the popular blue runs around the Hochwurzenbahn lift and the challenging red runs descending from the Burgstallalm lift. The resort's snow reliability and well-groomed slopes provide a consistent and enjoyable skiing experience for intermediate skiers.

Gleiming for advanced

Advanced skiers rating -
Fun
Perfect
Advanced skiers will find Gleiming a worthy challenge. The resort offers a variety of steep and demanding slopes, such as the notorious 'Hochwurzen' run, known for its steep descents and challenging moguls. Additionally, the resort's off-piste opportunities and the 'Reiteralm' area, with its challenging black runs, provide plenty of adrenaline-pumping experiences for the seasoned skier.

Gleiming for snowboarders

Snowboarders rating -
Fun
Perfect
Gleiming is a snowboarder's delight with its wide, open slopes that are perfect for carving and cruising. The resort also features a well-maintained snowpark, equipped with a variety of jumps and rails for freestylers to test their skills. The resort's modern lift system ensures minimal wait times, allowing snowboarders to spend more time on the slopes, making the most of their visit.

Gleiming for off-pistes

Off-pistes rating -
Fun
Perfect
Gleiming offers a freeriding experience that is both challenging and rewarding. The resort is known for its steep, ungroomed terrain that is perfect for those seeking an adrenaline rush. The powder conditions are often excellent, and the resort's high altitude ensures a long season for off-piste enthusiasts.

Gleiming for families

Families rating -
Families
Perfect
Gleiming is a great choice for families, offering a variety of ski schools and beginner-friendly slopes. The resort is known for its well-maintained pistes and efficient lift system, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable skiing experience for all skill levels. Off the slopes, families can enjoy a range of activities such as tobogganing and winter hiking, making it a versatile destination for a family ski holiday.

Gleiming apres-ski

Apres-ski rating -
Perfect
Apres-ski
Gleiming offers a more relaxed après-ski atmosphere, perfect for those who prefer a calm evening after a day on the slopes. You can unwind at the local Gasthof Geringer, known for its warm ambiance and traditional Austrian cuisine. For those seeking a bit more excitement, the nearby town of Schladming offers a more vibrant nightlife with popular spots like Siglu Bar and Hohenhaus Tenne Schladming.

Gleiming

food scene

Gleiming food scene

Gleiming is a great choice for families, offering a variety of ski schools and beginner-friendly slopes. The resort is known for its well-maintained pistes and efficient lift system, ensuring a smooth and enjoyable skiing experience for all skill levels. Off the slopes, families can enjoy a range of activities such as tobogganing and winter hiking, making it a versatile destination for a family ski holiday.