# Oberholz – Farner

Oberholz – Farner is a ski area in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, with access from Wald ZH. It has 3 lifts (2 T-bars, 1 rope tow mapped) and 4.2 km of marked pistes – 3.3 km easy, 0.9 km intermediate and 0 km difficult. The lifts reach 1’170 m above sea level; the lowest point is 846 m, a vertical drop of 324 m. Wald ZH railway station is 2.9 km from the valley lift.

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|---|---|
| Canton | St. Gallen |
| Municipality | Eschenbach (SG) |
| Villages | Wald ZH |
| Top elevation | 1170 m |
| Base elevation | 846 m |
| Vertical drop | 324 m |
| Lifts | 3 (2 T-bars, 1 rope tow) |
| Pistes | 4.2 km (easy 3.3 km, intermediate 0.9 km, difficult 0 km, ski routes 0 km) |
| Adult day pass | not checked |
| Magic Pass | no |
| Live webcams | none known |
| Railway station | Wald ZH (2.9 km) |
| Coordinates | 47.2873, 8.94612 |

## Lifts

- Farnerlift – T-bar, 1075 m, 861→1170 m
- Trainerlift – T-bar, 237 m, 862→921 m
- Unnamed – Rope tow, 69 m, 851→857 m

## Questions

**How many lifts does Oberholz – Farner have?**
Oberholz – Farner has 3 lifts. Mapped in detail: 2 T-bars, 1 rope tow.

**How high is Oberholz – Farner?**
The highest lift station is at 1’170 m and the lowest point at 846 m, giving a vertical drop of 324 m.

**How many kilometres of pistes does Oberholz – Farner have?**
4.2 km of marked pistes, measured along the piste lines: 3.3 km blue, 0.9 km red and 0 km black.

**How much is a day pass at Oberholz – Farner?**
Prices are published on the official website.

**Is there a live webcam for Oberholz – Farner?**
No live webcam is known for this area yet.

**How do I get to Oberholz – Farner by public transport?**
The nearest railway station is Wald ZH, 2.9 km from the valley lift.

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