# Krinau

Krinau is a ski area in the canton of St. Gallen, Switzerland, with access from Wattwil. It has 1 lift (1 platter mapped) and 0.6 km of marked pistes – 0.6 km easy, 0 km intermediate and 0 km difficult. The lifts reach 914 m above sea level; the lowest point is 821 m, a vertical drop of 93 m. Lichtensteig railway station is 2.5 km from the valley lift.

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|---|---|
| Canton | St. Gallen |
| Municipality | Wattwil |
| Villages | Wattwil |
| Top elevation | 914 m |
| Base elevation | 821 m |
| Vertical drop | 93 m |
| Lifts | 1 (1 platter) |
| Pistes | 0.6 km (easy 0.6 km, intermediate 0 km, difficult 0 km, ski routes 0 km) |
| Adult day pass | not checked |
| Magic Pass | no |
| Live webcams | none known |
| Railway station | Lichtensteig (2.5 km) |
| Coordinates | 47.31464, 9.04971 |

## Lifts

- Skilift Krinau – Platter, 318 m, 821→914 m

## Questions

**How many lifts does Krinau have?**
Krinau has 1 lift. Mapped in detail: 1 platter.

**How high is Krinau?**
The highest lift station is at 914 m and the lowest point at 821 m, giving a vertical drop of 93 m.

**How many kilometres of pistes does Krinau have?**
0.6 km of marked pistes, measured along the piste lines: 0.6 km blue, 0 km red and 0 km black.

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

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

**How do I get to Krinau by public transport?**
The nearest railway station is Lichtensteig, 2.5 km from the valley lift.

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