By car to Spital am Pyhrn
Flexibility in the Pyhrn-Priel vacation region
The Wurzeralm is located in the south-west of the Upper Austrian municipality of Spital am Pyhrn. This means that the skiing and hiking area is also very close to the most important north-south axis, the A9. Those coming from the south pay the toll through the Bosruck Tunnel in addition to the vignette. No additional toll is due from the north.
FromVienna, the best way to reach the Wurzeralm is via the A1 Westautobahn in the direction of Salzburg.
Coming from the west , take the A8 to Salzburg and continue on the Westautobahn A1 towards Linz.
From Passau, follow the A8 to Wels Nord.
Whichever route you take: At the Voralpenkreuz junction, change to the A9 towards Graz and follow this until the Spital/Pyhrn exit to the right as far as the Wurzeralm.
By e-car to the piste:
There is no e-charging station directly at the ski area. However, there is a charging station in the village center of Spital am Pyhrn.
There is a public transport connection from the village center to the ski area - timetable is available in the municipality.
In Hinterstoder there is an e-charging station directly at the valley station of the new 10er Hössbahn.
Furthermore, the charging station in Klaus with two 50 KW fast charging stations on the way to and from the ski area offers a good alternative.
Arrive. Arrive.
Many roads lead to your vacation destination - whether by car, bus or train.
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By bus & train to your vacation destination
Or better: let them go on vacation!
You can get here by train via Hinterstoder train station - this can be reached in just over an hour from Linz. In winter, the free ski bus runs at regular intervals. First to the Hinterstoder valley station and then to the Wurzeralm ski area. In both summer and winter, visitors to the Pyhrn-Priel vacation region can also travel by bus 431 or cab.
Those arriving by plane are best advised to land at one of the nearest airports:
- Linz (80 km)
- Salzburg (150 km)
- Graz (150 km)
- Vienna (270 km)
- Munich (300 km)
Once there, bus and train will take you to your vacation destination
Parking at the Wurzeralm
Free & paid parking spaces
There is a large parking lot right next to the valley station of the funicular, which can be used free of charge all year round. 200 meters above is an additional, free parking lot especially for skiers.
A look at the operating times in summer and winter reveals whether the funicular is currently running.