Related Regions: Switzerland, Nidwalden, Central Switzerland, Zürich Airport (ZRH)

Beckenried-Klewenalp Overview

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Beckenried-Klewenalp

Lakeside Beckenried is a small settlement in the canton of Nidwalden, one of the three forest states where Switzerland was founded. A cable car rises up to the ski area on Klewenalp, from where there are spectacular views. Terrain features include a bus jump - you jump over a bus.

Elevation

  • Summit
    6564ft
  • Vertical Drop
    1315ft
  • Base
    5249ft

Terrain

Beginner Runs

11%

Intermediate Runs

44%

Advanced Runs

8%

Expert Runs

37%

Runs

25 MILES

Skiable Terrain

35 ACRE

Lifts

  • Total Number Of Lifts: 13
  • Gondolas & Trams: 2
  • Eight Person Lifts: 0
  • High Speed Sixes: 0
  • High Speed Quads: 0
  • Quad Chairs: 3
  • Triple Chairs: 0
  • Double Chairs: 2
  • Surface Lifts: 10

Tourist Office

6375 Beckenried

Switzerland

Phone: 41 41 6203170

info@tourismus-beckenried.ch

Important Dates

Projected Opening Ski Season: 12/04/2010

Projected Closing Ski Season: 04/03/2011

Years Open: 13

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