Wengen for Beginners
Wengen scores 5.4/10 for beginners: Green and blue pistes (share of total km) 39.5 %, Magic carpets and rope tows 6 lifts and Nursery slope at village level 1.
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- Piste network
- 104 km64.8 mi
- Lifts
- 47
- Top elevation
- 2,647 m8,680 ft
- Ski area
- Jungfrau Ski Region
Beginner score
- 5.4Beginner
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Green and blue pistes (share of total km) | 39.5 % |
| Magic carpets and rope tows | 6 lifts |
| Nursery slope at village level | 1 |
Facilities
| Fact | Value |
|---|---|
| Magic carpet lifts | 3 |
| Green runs | 0 |
| Ski schools | 0 |
Tips for beginners
- Wengen scores 5.4/10 for beginners.
- 0% of the piste network is green, the easiest classification.
- 3 magic carpet lifts help first-timers get started.
- The village sits at 1274 m.
Green and blue runs
| Piste | Difficulty | Length | Vertical |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Blue | 4,067 m13,340 ft | 684 m2,240 ft |
| 2 | Blue | 3,005 m9,860 ft | 444 m1,460 ft |
| Hindenburg | Blue | 2,140 m7,020 ft | 305 m1,000 ft |
| 11 | Blue | 2,105 m6,910 ft | 235 m770 ft |
| 12 | Blue | 2,046 m6,710 ft | 327 m1,070 ft |
| Dreistern | Blue | 1,965 m6,450 ft | 339 m1,110 ft |
| 36 | Blue | 1,955 m6,410 ft | 179 m590 ft |
| 25 | Blue | 1,893 m6,210 ft | 351 m1,150 ft |
| 22 | Blue | 1,802 m5,910 ft | 255 m840 ft |
| 8 | Blue | 1,116 m3,660 ft | 185 m610 ft |
| 31 | Blue | 1,054 m3,460 ft | 86 m280 ft |
| Bob Run | Blue | 912 m2,990 ft | 103 m340 ft |
| Maulerhubel | Blue | 686 m2,250 ft | 129 m420 ft |
| Maulerhubel Carving | Blue | 627 m2,060 ft | 128 m420 ft |
| Figeler | Blue | 230 m750 ft | 19 m60 ft |
| Finel | Blue | 179 m590 ft | 49 m160 ft |
60 unnamed connecting sections, 15 km9.6 mi.
Frequently asked questions
Why does Wengen score 5.4/10 for beginners?
The three inputs that move the score most are Green and blue pistes (share of total km) 39.5 %, Magic carpets and rope tows 6 lifts and Nursery slope at village level 1.
Is there childcare in Wengen?
0 childcare providers are listed in OpenStreetMap for Wengen.
How many ski schools are there in Wengen?
0.
How much of Wengen is easy skiing?
39.5% of the piste km we measure is green or blue.
How high is the village in Wengen?
1,274 m, with lifts to 2,647 m.
Are there magic carpets in Wengen?
3 magic carpets are mapped in Wengen.
How far is Wengen from Bern airport?
Bern is about 116 minutes by road from Wengen (47 km).
How high is Wengen?
The highest lift-served point is 2,647 m, with the village at 1,274 m, a vertical of 1,846 m.
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Data updated · Sources: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)