Saalbach Hinterglemm Ski Resort Guide
Saalbach Hinterglemm, Austria
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| Recommended For | Expert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders, Snowfall and Apres-Ski! |
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| Total Piste Length | 200km |
| Highest Lift | 2,019m |
| Resort Height | 1,000m |
| Nearest Airports | Salzburg and Innsbruck Airport |
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Saalbach Hinterglemm
Saalbach Hinterglemm offers a vast ski area and vibrant après-ski scene. With over 270 km of slopes, it caters to all levels of skiers and snowboarders.
Summary
Nestled in the heart of the Austrian Alps, Saalbach Hinterglemm is a premier ski resort that boasts a diverse range of pistes and stunning mountain scenery. The area is well-connected with efficient lifts, ensuring quick access to its extensive ski terrain.
The ski area of Saalbach Hinterglemm is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 1,000m, with 200km of marked runs.
Saalbach Hinterglemm is part of the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn area with access to 270km of downhill skiing, with 117 marked pistes, served by a total of 70 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Saalbach Hinterglemm itself (200km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn ski resorts of Fieberbrunn and Leogang.
With ski lifts as high as 2,019m, snow cover is generally reliable.
Notable Ski Runs
The most difficult run is the 'Zwölfer Nord'.
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Snow and Weather
Saalbach Hinterglemm typically enjoys good snow reliability, with average snow depths reaching up to 80 cm in winter. For the latest snow conditions, including snowfall and snowmelt updates, visit J2Ski.
When will it snow in Saalbach Hinterglemm?
The next notable snow forecast is 7cm, expected on 17 November, with around 20cm forecast over the next 7 days.
See our long-range Snow Forecast for the latest update.
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Ski Area Stats
Saalbach Hinterglemm Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 6 | 15km |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 27 | 95km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 31 | 90km |
| Downhill Total Length | 200km | |
| Cross Country Total Length | 12km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 52 | |
Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn Ski Area
| Black Pistes Expert Trails | 12 | 18km |
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| Red Pistes Intermediate Runs | 37 | 112km |
| Blue Pistes Easy Trails | 68 | 140km |
| Downhill Total Length | 270km | |
| Ski Lifts Number of Lifts | 70 | |
Saalbach Hinterglemm Altitudes
| Highest Lift | 2,019m |
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| Lowest Piste | 1,119m |
| Resort Altitude (Saalbach Hinterglemm) | 1,000m |
| Max Vertical | 1,100m |
Ratings & Suitability
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Skiing
The resort features the Schattberg and Zwölfer mountains, with elevations reaching up to 2,100 meters. Notable pistes include the long runs from Schattberg Ost and the challenging black runs on the Zwölfer, serviced by lifts like the Schattberg X-Press and the 12er Express.
There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.
Ski Lessons in Saalbach Hinterglemm
To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Saalbach Hinterglemm Ski Schools and Saalbach Hinterglemm Ski Instructors.
Snowboarding
Snowboarders will find excellent terrain parks, including the Funpark at the Schattberg and the beginner-friendly park in Hinterglemm. These parks offer a variety of features to suit all skill levels.
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Location and Map
Where is Saalbach Hinterglemm?
This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps.
Map
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How to get there
By Air
The nearest airport to Saalbach Hinterglemm is Salzburg, 100 minutes drive away.
Innsbruck Airport, Munich, Linz and Klagenfurt airports are all within three hours drive.
The closest major airports are Salzburg and Innsbruck, both offering convenient access to the resort. From these airports, shuttle services and rental cars provide straightforward routes to Saalbach Hinterglemm.
Infrastructure
Ski Lift Capacity
The 52 ski lifts are able to uplift 84,867 skiers and snowboarders every hour.
Snow Making
Snow-making is available, on 180km of ski runs, with 452 snow cannons.
Season Dates
When is Saalbach Hinterglemm open?
We don't currently have confirmed season dates, but hope to soon.
Usual opening is late November, and usual closing is Mid April.
NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.
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Aprés Ski
Saalbach Hinterglemm is famous for its après-ski, with lively spots like the Bauers Ski Alm and the Goassstall. For nightlife, the Pacha nightclub offers a vibrant atmosphere to dance the night away.
