# Bischofsberg

Bischofsberg is a ski area in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland, with access from Heiden. It has 1 lift (1 T-bar mapped) and 2.8 km of marked pistes – 1.3 km easy, 1.5 km intermediate and 0 km difficult. The lifts reach 939 m above sea level; the lowest point is 806 m, a vertical drop of 133 m. Heiden railway station is 1.2 km from the valley lift.

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|---|---|
| Canton | Appenzell Ausserrhoden |
| Municipality | Heiden |
| Villages | Heiden |
| Top elevation | 939 m |
| Base elevation | 806 m |
| Vertical drop | 133 m |
| Lifts | 1 (1 T-bar) |
| Pistes | 2.8 km (easy 1.3 km, intermediate 1.5 km, difficult 0 km, ski routes 0 km) |
| Adult day pass | not checked |
| Magic Pass | no |
| Live webcams | none known |
| Railway station | Heiden (1.2 km) |
| Official website | https://www.skiliftheiden.ch/ |
| Coordinates | 47.43317, 9.53326 |

## Lifts

- Skilift Heiden – T-bar, 593 m, 806→939 m

## Questions

**How many lifts does Bischofsberg have?**
Bischofsberg has 1 lift. Mapped in detail: 1 T-bar.

**How high is Bischofsberg?**
The highest lift station is at 939 m and the lowest point at 806 m, giving a vertical drop of 133 m.

**How many kilometres of pistes does Bischofsberg have?**
2.8 km of marked pistes, measured along the piste lines: 1.3 km blue, 1.5 km red and 0 km black.

**How much is a day pass at Bischofsberg?**
Prices are published on the official website (https://www.skiliftheiden.ch/).

**Is there a live webcam for Bischofsberg?**
No live webcam is known for this area yet.

**How do I get to Bischofsberg by public transport?**
The nearest railway station is Heiden, 1.2 km from the valley lift.

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