Warth-Schröcken comes out ahead overall — it offers more vertical than Naeba. Naeba still has plenty to offer, especially for intermediate skiers who don't need the biggest mountain. But if you want the fuller experience, Warth-Schröcken wins this one.
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger result for each metric. Numbers are measurements — compare them directly.
| Naeba | Warth-Schröcken | |
|---|---|---|
Vertical Drop Height from top to bottom — more is a longer, bigger mountain feeling | 889m (2,917ft) | 1,054m (3,458ft) |
Summit Elevation How high the mountain reaches — higher tends to mean colder, drier snow | 1,789m (5,869ft) | 2,050m (6,726ft) |
Base Elevation Height of the base village — affects snow quality at the bottom of the mountain | 900m (2,953ft) | 1,495m (4,905ft) |
Annual Snowfall Average natural snowfall per season — more means better powder odds | 1,100cm (433in) | 1,100cm (433in) |
Trail Count Total marked runs — more variety over a week-long trip | 22 | 84 |
Lift Count Total lifts — more lifts typically means shorter queues and better mountain access | 19 | 15 |
Skiable Area Total groomed and patrolled terrain in hectares | 134ha (331ac) | 84ha (208ac) |
Beginner Terrain Percentage of trails rated beginner — higher means more options for new skiers | 30% | 30% |
Intermediate Terrain Percentage of trails rated intermediate — the core terrain for most holiday skiers | 40% | 50% |
Advanced Terrain Percentage of trails rated advanced or expert — higher means more challenge | 30% | 20% |
Warth-Schröcken has a clear edge across most measurable categories. It's the stronger choice for most skiers making this comparison.
Warth-Schröcken has somewhat more vertical drop, giving a slightly longer ride on most runs.
Both resorts receive similar annual snowfall — you can expect comparable snow conditions at either.
Both resorts offer a similar proportion of beginner terrain — neither has a meaningful edge for first-timers.
Warth-Schröcken is much larger — significantly more trails means more variety and far less chance of skiing the same run twice in a week.
Warth-Schröcken's higher base elevation helps snow stay cold and dry longer — better conditions through the day and into spring.
Warth-Schröcken wins on the stats that matter most for experienced skiers — more mountain to explore over a full week.
Both resorts offer a similar amount of beginner terrain (Naeba: 30%, Warth-Schröcken: 30%), so neither has a clear edge for first-timers. Focus on which resort offers better ski school programs and convenience for your group.
Naeba (1100 cm/year) and Warth-Schröcken (1100 cm/year) receive similar annual snowfall. Neither has a meaningful snow advantage — other factors like aspect, elevation, and grooming matter more day-to-day.
Warth-Schröcken is the larger mountain by trail count (Naeba: 22 trails, Warth-Schröcken: 84 trails). On a week-long trip, a bigger mountain means more variety and a lower chance of feeling like you've exhausted the terrain.
Naeba has a higher percentage of expert terrain. If you're an advanced skier who will spend most of your day on black and double-black runs, that extra challenge is worth considering when choosing between these two.
Both Naeba and Warth-Schröcken are similarly suited to families. Look at ski school quality, on-mountain kids' facilities, and accommodation proximity to lifts when making your final decision — those practical factors matter more than raw stats for a family trip.
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