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CALCULATING SLOPE LENGTH

at Ischgl/samnaun ski resort

How it works

How do you calculate the length of a ski slope?

Interesting information for your tracking

The ski resort of Ischgl/Samnaun awaits winter sports enthusiasts with 239 kilometres of slopes. Have you ever wondered how the actual length of a ski slope is calculated, maybe when having a look at your ski tracker? We have compiled all the information you need on calculating slope lengths.

Ischgl’s kilometres of slopes at a glance

Summary of slope length calculation

Total length of slopes: 239 km
Region: Silvretta Arena Ischgl/Samnaun
Surveying method: GPS-assisted surveying
Measurement type: two-dimensional (without height correction)
External audit: AVT-ZT-GmbH

Frequently asked questions about calculating slope lengths

How many kilometres of slopes are there in the Ischgl/Samnaun ski resort?

The Ischgl/Samnaun ski resort comprises 239 kilometres of slopes in the Silvretta Arena.

Why does my GPS reading differ from the official distance?

Does the difference in altitude count towards the total number of kilometres of slopes?

No. The length of the run is calculated in two dimensions, without any altitude correction. The difference in altitude between the top and bottom stations is therefore not taken into account when calculating the length of the run; instead, the actual route of the run is measured.

Who checks the measurements of the slopes?

Gefragtes Thema

How are the kilometres of slopes in Ischgl calculated?

With technological support

The total length of the slopes in the Silvretta Arena comprises all marked runs in the Ischgl/Samnaun ski area. The distances are measured between the mountain and valley stations using GPS technology. The following table illustrates this approach and shows the breakdown of the total length of the slopes by difficulty level.

How do you calculate the length of a ski slope?

Supported by technology

239 kilometres of slopes – that’s quite a lot! How did we calculate this? With the help of innovative GPS technologies and maximum precision!

Total kilometres of slopes in Ischgl/Samnaun

km	a = length travelled sporty route	b = inclined length downhill route	c = horizontal length GPS measurement*
Total	239	172	163
Difficult	37	24	23
Medium	140	97	91
Easy	47	38	37
Ski route	15	13	12

* two-dimensional measurement, not taking into account altitude

Vermessung AVT ZT-GesmbH
Supported by AVT-ZT-GmbH, we measured the lengths between the mountain and valley stations of the respective lifts and cable cars.

Silvretta Arena

Kilometres of ski slopes

Examples of slopes in Ischgl/Samnaun

Ski run no. 8

Easy run (blue)

a = distance travelled sporty drive	b = diagonal length downhill run	c = horizontal length GPS measurement *
2,167 m	1,749 m	1,709 m

Ski run no. 5
Intermediate run (red)

a = distance travelled sporty driving	b = diagonal length downhill run	c = horizontal length GPS measurement *
3,812 m	2,663 m	2,497 m

Ski run no. 31
Intermediate run (red)

a = distance travelled sporty driving	b = diagonal length downhill run	c = horizontal length GPS measurement *
935 m	639 m	601 m

Ski run no. 14a
Difficult run (black)

a = distance travelled sporty driving	b = diagonal length downhill run	c = horizontal length GPS measurement *
2,523 m	1,623 m	1,558 m

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Slope lengths in Ischgl

Why your measurement may divert from GPS measurements

Every skier has his or her own style. This makes every descent – and skiing in general – so individual and exciting. Whether you prefer to race straight down the mountain or to make fluid, sporty turns: No two descents are the same. Differences in technique and skiing style affect your calculated slope length, while GPS measurements provide a constant value.