Lachtal vs Riesneralm

Lachtal (Styria) and Riesneralm (Styria) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatLachtalRiesneralm
Vertical drop2,057 ft (627 m)2,795 ft (852 m)
Summit elevation7,215 ft5,968 ft
Base elevation5,157 ft3,169 ft
Lifts107
Runs5241
Beginner terrain31%64%
Intermediate terrain60%28%
Expert terrain9%8%
Night skiing--

Riesneralm has the bigger vertical (2,795 ft vs 2,057 ft); Lachtal has more runs (52 vs 41); Lachtal skews more expert (9% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
LachtalNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
RiesneralmNot on a major pass; lift tickets only

No single pass covers both, so skiing both means separate passes or lift tickets. Check your full resort list in the pass finder →

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