Kärnten Mallnitz
Skiing in Mallnitz

Ankogel and Mölltaler Gletscher

Pistes on Mallnitz's local mountain, the Ankogel, and on the Mölltaler Gletscher glacier – with ski school, rental and arrival by train.

Skiing from Mallnitz

Where can I ski from Mallnitz?

On the Ankogel, Mallnitz's local mountain: the Ankogelbahn takes you up to 2,636 m in two sections. The ski area has 6 lifts and 12 pistes with around 13 km of runs, from easy to difficult, plus a funslope. In winter 2026/27 the lift runs from 19 December to 29 March.

From as early as November until spring you can ski on the Mölltaler Gletscher glacier in the Mölltal near Flattach, depending on snow conditions. Ski lessons and rental equipment are available in the village and in the ski area, freeride tours and ski tours with a mountain guide in the winter programme.

Two ski areas

Ankogel or glacier?

The Ankogel is in Mallnitz itself, the Mölltaler Gletscher glacier in the Mölltal near Flattach. On the glacier the season starts earlier and lasts longer; on the Ankogel you start right in the village.

Frisch präparierte Skipiste am Ankogel bei Mallnitz bei tiefstehender Sonne, dahinter verschneite Gipfel der Hohen Tauern
Mallnitz's local mountain

Ankogel ski area

The Ankogelbahn runs in two sections from the valley station in Mallnitz-Stappitz via the middle station (1,945 m) to the top station (2,636 m). There is also a drag lift, the Kinderland children's area and the Köfele lifts.

  • 12 pistes, around 13 km: 3 km easy (blue), 5 km intermediate (red), 5 km difficult (black)
  • Funslope
  • Season 2026/27: 19 Dec 2026 to 29 Mar 2027, daily 8:30 am–4:30 pm
  • Places to eat at the middle station (Alpengasthof Hochalmblick) and at the valley station
  • SuperSkiCard, Ski)Hit and Kärnten Skipass are also valid on the Ankogel
Ankogelbahn: pistes, weather, webcams →
In the Mölltal near Flattach

Mölltaler Gletscher

The Gletscher-Express, an underground funicular, takes you from the valley station in Innerfragant to over 2,200 m in about 8 minutes. The pistes reach up to 3,122 m.

  • 9 lifts, including the Gletscher-Express, gondolas and chairlifts
  • Runs from blue to black, freeride and snowpark area
  • Season 2026/27: 6 Nov 2026 to 30 May 2027 depending on snow conditions, daily 8 am–4:30 pm, closed in bad weather
  • Ski schools and rental on site
  • Drive from Mallnitz via Obervellach and Flattach
Mölltaler Gletscher: open pistes and tickets →
Ski lessons and rental

Learning to ski in Mallnitz

In the village centre, Wolligger Sports offers ski lessons for children and adults and rents out equipment. For children and beginners there is the Kinderland area on the Ankogel and the Köfele lifts with their own day pass.

Erwachsene bringt einem Kind auf einer Skipiste am Ankogel bei Mallnitz das Skifahren bei
Ski school and rental

Ski- und Outdoorschule Mallnitz – Wolligger Sports

In the village centre. Group lessons (from 5 people) and private lessons, plus ski rental. For children up to age 10 there is a weekly package with 5 days of ski lessons, lunch supervision and rental skis with helmet.

To Wolligger Sports →
For children and beginners

Kinderland and Köfele lifts

On the Ankogel there is the Kinderland children's area plus a drag lift and a platter lift on the Köfele. The Köfele lifts have their own day pass (2026/27: adults €35, children €17.50).

Ski pass

How much is the ski pass on the Ankogel?

An extract from the Ankogelbahn price list for winter 2026/27. Multi-day passes are available from 1.5 to 7 days, as well as season passes.

Pass Adults Seniors Youth Children
1 day € 58,00 € 49,50 € 41,00 € 29,00
1 day from 12 noon € 48,00 € 41,00 € 34,00 € 24,00
3 days € 167,00 € 142,50 € 118,00 € 83,50
6 days € 316,50 € 270,00 € 224,00 € 158,50
Köfele lifts, 1 day € 35,00 € 29,00 € 25,00 € 17,50
Return trip to the top station € 39,00 € 34,00 € 30,00 € 19,50

Age groups by year of birth: adults 1962–2007, seniors 1961 and earlier, youth 2008–2011, children 2012–2020.

As of: Ankogelbahn price list, retrieved on 9 November 2026. Prices and dates subject to change. Separate prices apply on the Mölltaler Gletscher.

All Ankogelbahn prices →
Off the piste

Ski touring and freeride on the Ankogel

Would you rather climb up yourself or head into the backcountry? The Ankogel offers both – in the backcountry only with experience or with a mountain guide.

Piste touring

For ski touring on the pistes there is a piste touring ticket on the Ankogel: €10 per day, €100 for the 2026/27 season.

Freeride tour

Guided freeride tour on the Ankogel with Klaus Alber (Tauernclimb), 2 or 4 hours, on request. Ski pass and equipment are not included; with the Alpine Pearls Card you get a 10% discount.

Introduction to ski touring

Equipment know-how, ascent technique, searching with an avalanche transceiver and skiing technique in the backcountry – with Klaus Alber, on request. More in the winter programme.

There may be avalanche danger in the backcountry. Read the current avalanche bulletin before every tour and take emergency equipment: avalanche transceiver, shovel and probe.

Getting there and ski bus

Going skiing by train

Mallnitz has its own station on the Tauern railway. From the station the shuttle takes you to your accommodation, and the ski and winter hiking bus runs in the region.

All about arrival & mobility →

From 8 February to 9 July 2027 the Tauern Tunnel is closed. During this time Mallnitz can only be reached by train via Spittal.

Tauern Tunnel closure 2027: how to get to Mallnitz →

  • Mallnitz-Obervellach station

    Long-distance trains on the Tauern railway stop right in Mallnitz.

  • Station shuttle

    From the station to your Alpine Pearls accommodation – best booked together with your stay.

  • Ski and winter hiking bus

    With the Alpine Pearls Card you can take the bus around the region, including to the Ankogel. We'll add the timetable for winter 2026/27 as soon as it is confirmed.

Frequently asked questions

Questions about skiing in Mallnitz

The Mölltaler Gletscher glacier has been open since 6 November 2026, depending on snow conditions until 30 May 2027. The Ankogelbahn opens on 19 December 2026 and runs until 29 March 2027.

6 lifts and 12 pistes with around 13 km of runs: 3 km easy, 5 km intermediate and 5 km difficult, plus a funslope. The top station is at 2,636 m.

In winter 2026/27 €58 for adults, €49.50 for seniors, €41 for youth and €29 for children (born 2012–2020). From 12 noon the day pass is cheaper. Prices subject to change – current prices on ankogel-mallnitz.at.

Yes, the Ski- und Outdoorschule Mallnitz by Wolligger Sports in the village centre. It offers group and private lessons and also rents out equipment.

The Kinderland area and the Köfele lifts with their own day pass. Wolligger Sports offers a weekly package for children up to age 10 with ski lessons, lunch supervision and rental skis.

By car via Obervellach and Flattach to the valley station in Innerfragant. In winter 2025/26 bus line 103 ran from Mallnitz via Obervellach to the glacier. We'll add the timetable for winter 2026/27 here as soon as it is published.

On the pistes with the piste touring ticket (€10 per day). In the backcountry only with experience, the current avalanche bulletin and emergency equipment – or with a mountain guide: Klaus Alber (Tauernclimb) offers introductions to ski touring and freeride tours on request, see the winter programme.

Yes. Long-distance trains on the Tauern railway stop at Mallnitz-Obervellach station, and the station shuttle takes you to your accommodation. From 8 February to 9 July 2027 the Tauern Tunnel is closed; then you can reach Mallnitz by train via Spittal (details on the closure).

Skiing in Mallnitz

Piste. Glacier. Ski tour.

Plan your ski holiday in Mallnitz in three steps: arrival by train, accommodation with our hosts and the winter programme.

1 Plan your journey 2 Find accommodation 3 Winter programme