The Saalbach Hinterglemm ski area

No matter where you start, the SkiCircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang is a truly excellent circuit which can be skied in either direction.

The runs—some above the tree-line, some delightfully gladed—are engagingly varied. Above all, the linked piste networks provide adventurous intermediates with a vast playground—and would-be intermediates with a wonderful opportunity to develop their skills. In addition to your ability, where you stay will have a sizeable influence on where you ski.

Starting from Hinterglemm, the Zwölferkogelbahn provides access to an assortment of runs appealing to skiers of varying abilities. There are both red and blue runs all the way back down to Hinterglemm ideal for beginners wanting to progress, though it is the Zwölferkogel-Nordabfahrt route which is the highlight of the region. Suitable for both confident intermediates and experts, the 3km black run offers a magnificent descent to Lengau, through which skiers can access either side of the ski area. On the other side of Lengau there is a multitude of blues from which to choose, whilst intermediates are well advised to navigate across to the network of connected reds closer to Hinterglemm.

If you are based in Saalbach, the Kohlmaiskopf area is enjoyable and is the best way to access the Bründlkopf and Wildenkarkogel regions. It also offers the quickest access to Leogang for those on skis. Depending on your ability, either the blue Maisabfahrt run or the red Asterabfahrt route provides enjoyably lengthy paths down to Saalbach.
For those not yet ready to test themself on the Zwölferkogel-Nordabfahrt run, the Jausernabfahrt run from Schattberg to Vorderglemm represents the highlight of the ski area. Easily accessible by gondola from either Saalbach or Hinterglemm, the run dissects the network of red runs leading back down to Saalbach to provide skiers with a 7km cruise which is well worth the lengthy trip back from Vorderglemm.

Skiing in the Leogang part of the ski area is limited, with skiers having to spend more time on lifts than on the pistes.

Saalbach-Hinterglemm

Base	3,291 ft (1,003 m)
Summit	6,890 ft (2,100 m)
Elevation	3,599 ft (1,097 m)
Snowmaking
Ski area
Beginner	45 %
Intermediate	48 %
Advanced	7 %
Number of trails	66
Longest trail	5 mi (8 km)
Snowfall	161 inch (410 cm)
Season start	early Dec
Season end	mid Apr