With 270km of slopes, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn ranks among the largest ski areas in Austria. Skiers and snowboarders are spoiled for choice, and it can be hard to narrow down the choice of which piste to tackle first. Of course, everybody has their own criteria. Do you prefer challenging, steep slopes or long cruisers with panoramic views? Regardless of which type of skier or snowboarder you are, we’re sure something on this list will strike your fancy. Here are our favourite five pistes at the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn.
The Skicircus is mammoth, and you could ski for days without doing the same piste twice. If you really want to get to know every inch of the ski area, consider taking a crack at the Skicircus Challenge, a ski circuit with 72km of slopes that will lead you around all four ski resorts. The Skicircus Challenge takes around 6 hours and is not for the faint of heart! Off-piste enthusiasts will also find plenty of enticing powder spots on ungroomed slopes, especially at Fieberbrunn. However, these five pistes are a great way to start off your ski holiday on the right foot at the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn.
The Nordabfahrt takes skiers and snowboarders from the Schattberg Ost to
Saalbach. Thanks to the length and the steep gradient, this black piste is best suited to experts. The effort is worth it, though, as the challenging piste offers incredible views of Saalbach.
View of the Nordabfahrt
The Jausernabfahrt leads all the way from the Schattberg Ost down to Vorderglemm. This popular slope is quite long, with just one short break at the bottom of the Limberg 4-seater lift. Nevertheless, it’s a favourite with families thanks to its moderate gradient.
Lovely views from the Jausernabfahrt
The
World Cup Piste
starts from the top of the Zwölferkogelbahn and has an elevation drop of 920m over 3.6km, resulting in a gradient of 72% at its steepest point. At the middle station, skiers and snowboarders can decide whether they want to continue along the black or the red World Cup piste. Don’t forget to pause at the first bend to enjoy the view over the Glemmtal valley!
World Cup piste
This blue piste, which starts from the Asitz above
Leogang, is jokingly referred to as a motorway by locals and connoisseurs because of its sweeping width. A nice piste for carving, it also offers advanced skiers and snowboarders the option of continuing along a black piste after the middle station.
The Tarlackabfahrt is sometimes referred to as a motorway
Son of a Beach starts from the top station of the Lärchfilzkogel in the
Fieberbrunn
ski area, known for its guaranteed snow and excellent freeriding terrain. If you take the ungroomed route (beware of the avalanche risk), you will pass by one of the snow parks on your way down to the valley. Practise your freeride skills on the natural obstacles in deep powder!
Son of a Beach is not just for pros
With modern facilities, a plethora of mountain restaurants and a lively après-ski scene, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is one of the most popular ski resorts in Austria. The self-proclaimed “Home of Lässig” (Home of Chill) ensures no shortage of activities for young and old both on and off the slopes. A recent merger with well-known freeriding mecca Fieberbrunn makes this world-class ski area a hard one to beat!
With 270km of slopes, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn ranks among the largest ski areas in Austria. Skiers and snowboarders are spoiled for choice, and it can be hard to narrow down the choice of which piste to tackle first. Of course, everybody has their own criteria. Do you prefer challenging, steep slopes or long cruisers with panoramic views? Regardless of which type of skier or snowboarder you are, we’re sure something on this list will strike your fancy. Here are our favourite five pistes at the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn.
The Skicircus is mammoth, and you could ski for days without doing the same piste twice. If you really want to get to know every inch of the ski area, consider taking a crack at the Skicircus Challenge, a ski circuit with 72km of slopes that will lead you around all four ski resorts. The Skicircus Challenge takes around 6 hours and is not for the faint of heart! Off-piste enthusiasts will also find plenty of enticing powder spots on ungroomed slopes, especially at Fieberbrunn. However, these five pistes are a great way to start off your ski holiday on the right foot at the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn.
The Nordabfahrt takes skiers and snowboarders from the Schattberg Ost to
Saalbach. Thanks to the length and the steep gradient, this black piste is best suited to experts. The effort is worth it, though, as the challenging piste offers incredible views of Saalbach.
View of the Nordabfahrt
The Jausernabfahrt leads all the way from the Schattberg Ost down to Vorderglemm. This popular slope is quite long, with just one short break at the bottom of the Limberg 4-seater lift. Nevertheless, it’s a favourite with families thanks to its moderate gradient.
Lovely views from the Jausernabfahrt
The
World Cup Piste
starts from the top of the Zwölferkogelbahn and has an elevation drop of 920m over 3.6km, resulting in a gradient of 72% at its steepest point. At the middle station, skiers and snowboarders can decide whether they want to continue along the black or the red World Cup piste. Don’t forget to pause at the first bend to enjoy the view over the Glemmtal valley!
World Cup piste
This blue piste, which starts from the Asitz above
Leogang, is jokingly referred to as a motorway by locals and connoisseurs because of its sweeping width. A nice piste for carving, it also offers advanced skiers and snowboarders the option of continuing along a black piste after the middle station.
The Tarlackabfahrt is sometimes referred to as a motorway
Son of a Beach starts from the top station of the Lärchfilzkogel in the
Fieberbrunn
ski area, known for its guaranteed snow and excellent freeriding terrain. If you take the ungroomed route (beware of the avalanche risk), you will pass by one of the snow parks on your way down to the valley. Practise your freeride skills on the natural obstacles in deep powder!
Son of a Beach is not just for pros
With modern facilities, a plethora of mountain restaurants and a lively après-ski scene, the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn is one of the most popular ski resorts in Austria. The self-proclaimed “Home of Lässig” (Home of Chill) ensures no shortage of activities for young and old both on and off the slopes. A recent merger with well-known freeriding mecca Fieberbrunn makes this world-class ski area a hard one to beat!
Born and raised in the ski paradise of Vancouver, Canada, I learned to ski before I can remember, balancing precariously on my parents’ skis as they sailed down the hill. I started snowboarding in my teens and am now delighted to be exploring everything Europe’s ski scene has to offer!
