Obertauern vs Sportgastein

Obertauern (Salzburg) and Sportgastein (Salzburg) head-to-head: stats, terrain, and 2026-27 pass coverage.

StatObertauernSportgastein
Vertical drop2,195 ft (669 m)3,497 ft (1,066 m)
Summit elevation7,536 ft8,668 ft
Base elevation5,341 ft5,171 ft
Lifts283
Runs25914
Beginner terrain63%29%
Intermediate terrain32%57%
Expert terrain5%14%
Night skiing--

Sportgastein has the bigger vertical (3,497 ft vs 2,195 ft); Obertauern has more runs (259 vs 14); Sportgastein skews more expert (14% expert terrain).

Which pass covers them?

ResortPass coverage (2026-27)
ObertauernNot on a major pass; lift tickets only
SportgasteinNot 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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