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Saalbach piste map, off-piste map and resort map
Find your way around, on and off the slopes
Part of Austria's huge Skicircus area, Saalbach is a prime resort for those after a mix of amazing pistes and epic off-piste entertainment.
The resort is located around 2 hours away from Salzburg, making it a good shout for both ski weekends and longer winter getaways. It's blessed with over 200km of marked ski runs which you can check out in advance using our Saalbach ski map below. Prefer going off-piste? Take a look at the Saalbach FATMAP for all the best routes to explore with a local guide.
This Austrian skiing hotspot is additionally famed for its après ski offering and excellent range of eateries. Decide which ones you want to hit up before you fly by scrolling down to view our resort map of Saalbach.
Saalbach piste map
Discover all 200+km of Saalbach's marked ski terrain using our piste map below. As well as highlighting all the blue runs and nursery slopes for newbies, you'll also spot loads of amazing options if you're more experienced.
We've also given you a link to the greater Skicircus map in case you decide to level up to the Alpin Card which gives you access to all the slopes within the unlinked Zell am See ski area.
Saalbach off-piste map
Saalbach has some awesome off-piste skiing which you can easily make the most of using the resort's FATMAP. This 3D map showcases all the top off-piste routes in the region which have been tried and tested by past skiers.
As well as recording routes as people ski them, FATMAP also gives you up-to-date info on things like snow conditions, safety levels and avalanche risks. You'll also find info on live piste and lift statuses within the marked Saalbach Hinterglemm ski area.
Saalbach ski resort
Whether you're searching for great local food or you're keen to know exactly where the top après ski venues are, our resort map of Saalbach is a must-see. We've highlighted it with all the top dining, drinking and party venues in the village, in addition to great spots to pick up essentials such as ski equipment and lift passes.
Been to Saalbach before and have an epic bar, cafe or shop you'd recommend? Hit us up on WhatsApp or Messenger and we'll add it in!
Altitude:
Resort — 1,003m
Max — 2,100m
Skiing:
Transfer time:
Salzburg - 1h30;
Innsbruck - 2h45;
Munich - 3h30;
Friedrichshafen - 4h30;
Areas included in the ski area:
- Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn
- Schmitten in Zell am See
- Kitzsteinhorn and Maiskogel in Kaprun
Most famous run:
The World Cup piste, starts from the top of the Zwölferkogelbahn and has an elevation drop of 920m over 3.6km, with a gradient of 72% at its steepest point!
Ski area breakdown:
- 45% blue, 47% red, 8% black
- Off piste ski rating: 4/5
