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Why ski in Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn

The attractive villages of Saalbach and Hinterglemm are situated in the Glemm Valley and are 4km apart. Saalbach is the larger resort of the two with a charming centre with bakeries, cafe's and several options for lively après ski.

The ski-link which the locals have dreamed of for decades has become a reality for the the Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang Ski Circus, having been extended to neighbouring Fieberbrunn - known for its consistently great snow record and even more recently to the ski area at Zell am See.

The enlarged ski circus areas now offer 270km of piste and a further 77km in Zell am See, all linked with modern lift systems, perfect for getting around quickly. 

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Resorts in Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn

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270 km of diverse slopes, 70 lifts, snow parks, and stunning Alpine scenery make this ski destination a winter paradise.

Runs

Ski routes map
Blue: 140km
Red: 112km
Black: 18km

Additional Ski Details

Ski area:
270km
Ski Altitude:
1003m - 2097m
Lift Ski Lockers:
No

Saalbach and Hinterglemm’s nursery slope is right in the village centre. The local ski school is highly regarded, with friendly, English speaking instructors. Plus access the interconnected region of Zell am See & the City Xpress gondola which allows access to the best snow conditions and wonderful views.

Progress to the mountain from the nursery slope is easy. Gondolas from the village centre to the top of the mountain makes getting around the resort simple & the short blue runs at the top of the Bernkogel are excellent for building up confidence.

At the Saalbach/Hinterglemm Ski Circus visit Fieberbrunn, Bernkogel, Kohlmais & Reiterkogel and find a wealth of long runs including reds and blues which are ideal for relaxed cruising or simply travelling as far as possible across the mountain.

The terrain at the top of Reiterkogel provides an excellent mixture of delightful blue and red runs and is a great place to spend the morning skiing. From here you can ski down to Pulvermacherscherm which connects with Fieberbrunn, the latest resort to join the ski circus.

Plus access Zell am See where intermediates will enjoy the wide open runs on the Sonnenalm; alternatively take the Hirschkogel lift over to the Areit side and enjoy the Schüttabfahrt down to Schüttdorf.

In Hinterglemm the Zwölferkogel provides the biggest challenge to advanced skiers. Take the world cup black descent which is challenging and free of crowds

The Schattberg in Saalbach also offers a good selections of mogul runs and off piste skiing. Alternatively expert skiers will enjoy the challenging ‘Nordabfahrt’. The nearby Seekar bowl provides excellent opportunities, as well as the Schattberg North Descent in Saalbach which is a long and challenging mixture of black and red runs.

The area now connects to Zell am See where you can head over to Sonnenalm for some off-piste and moguls or take one of the black runs down to the village.

The Alpin Card covers three regions on one pass, giving you access to 408km of premium slopes and 121 lifts. Alongside the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, you also get access to the Kitzsteinhorn in Kaprun and Schmittenhöhe in Zell am See.

A modern lift included on the Alpin Card has connected the 270km ski area of Saalbach & Hinterglemm to the 138km ski area of Zell am See, including access to Zell am See’s 32km of black runs.

To access this area, ski down to the Zell connection lift and take the zellamsee xpress gondola up Schmittenhöhe mountain. On return ski down to the middle station, then either take the prepared ski route to the bottom or take the zellamsee xpress gondola. Once at the bottom it is a short 5 minute bus which runs every 20 minutes back to Saalbach.

Also new is the modern 6-seater Bernkogel chairlift in Saalbach. Fieberbrunn is an atmospheric Tirolean village in the Pillersee Valley with a popular terrain-park for boarders, and for complete ski convenience, our selected hotels are situated next to the lifts on the edge of the village for an ideal ski-in/out experience this winter. 

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Things to do in the Skicircus Region

Hinterglemm is a great resort for enthusiastic night time skiers. The Unterschwarzachbahn and the freestyle Nightpark are open until 9:30pm on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. You can enjoy extending your ski day on the floodlit slopes with a valid daytime ski pass.

Enjoy an exhilarating paragliding flight and enjoy unique panoramic views of the Austrian Alps below you while ride from the sky to the ground.

Explore the mountains by foot and enjoy the serene alpine landscape by foot. There are around 140km of hiking trails to explore during the winter across Saalbach-Hinterglemm. 

Guided snowshoeing, and snowshoe equipment hire is available locally. 

Glide around the ice at the Saalbach Hinterglemm Sports Centre, or try the popular alpine sport of curling. It’s a perfect après-ski activity for families, couples, or groups of friends. Equipment is available for hire on-site, and curling lanes can be reserved locally.

The Ski Museum in Saalbach Hinterglemm showcases the region's rich alpine skiing history. Explore over 200 exhibits, including early skis, ski models, and the development of the Skicircus. Learn about Saalbach's transformation from a farming village to a world-class ski resort.