Lanerköpfl near Niederau: lift, descent and toboggan run
Niederau’s home mountain: the Lanerköpfl chairlift, the run down to the village and a toboggan run of almost 6 km.
The Lanerköpfl is Niederau’s home mountain. Together with the Markbachjoch it forms the village’s ski area. Below you will find the lift, the run and the toboggan run, with the season dates from Ski Juwel.
Lanerköpfl
Niederau’s home mountain
Right above the village rises the Lanerköpfl – also written Lahnerköpfl by the hotel and many locals. Together with the Markbachjoch it forms Niederau’s ski area, with runs that end in the village.
The lift. For many years a single chairlift carried skiers up. Since the 2008/09 season the Lanerköpflbahn has been running: a fast four-seater chairlift with bubble, from the valley station at 843 m to the top station at 1,560 m – in about seven minutes, with room for 1,400 people per hour.
The descent. The north slopes of the Lanerköpfl and the Markbachjoch are known as challenging; the Hochberg run in particular tests even experienced skiers. If you prefer to take it easy, practise down below on the nursery slopes on the edge of the village. Ask on the spot about the current status of the practice lift.
The toboggan run. The Lanerköpfl is also Niederau’s toboggan mountain: from the top station a natural toboggan run of almost 6 km leads past the Gseng-Alm and the Laner-Alm back to the valley station. With 736 m of descent and an average gradient of 14% it is a sporty run.
- 1.560 mtop station of the Lanerköpflbahn
- 843 mvalley station in Niederau
- ± 7 minto the top on the four-seater chairlift
- 6 kmtoboggan run back to the village
When does the lift run?
According to Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschönau, the Markbachjochbahn and the Lanerköpflbahn in Niederau run from 18 December 2026 to 29 March 2027 in the 2026/27 season. The Markbachjochbahn runs daily from 8.30 a.m. and the last ascent is at 4.30 p.m. Subject to change; check the dates shortly before you travel. How much snow to expect is on the weather page.
Frequently asked questions
How high is the Lanerköpfl?
The valley station of the Lanerköpfl chairlift is at 843 m in Niederau and the top station at 1,560 m. The ride takes about seven minutes.
Is the Lanerköpfl the same as the Lahnerköpfl?
Yes. Both spellings are used for the same home mountain of Niederau.
Is there a toboggan run on the Lanerköpfl?
Yes. From the top station a natural toboggan run of almost 6 km leads past the Gseng-Alm and the Laner-Alm back to the valley station.
Stay in Niederau Partner
Hotel Wastlhof, partner of Niederau.nl, is a family-run hotel with an indoor and an outdoor pool, wellness and its own riding stables, right in the village. For more places to stay and information you can also contact the Wildschönau tourist office. Personal recommendation, no payment involved.
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