Saalbach-Hinterglemm

Saalbach-Hinterglemm sits at the centre of the Skicircus, a 270 km lift-linked ski area in the Pinzgau valley of Salzburg, with onward connections to Leogang and Fieberbrunn (which crosses the regional border into Tyrol). 70 lifts run from 1,003 m at the valley floor to 2,096 m at the Schattberg. Terrain is overwhelmingly intermediate, much of it tree-lined and sheltered. The area is famous for its cruising mileage rather than challenge. The branding is loud and après-leaning; family options exist on the Leogang side.

Key Stats

Vertical Drop
1,150m (3,773ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
2,096m (6,877ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
1,003m (3,291ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
480cm (189in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
270
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
70
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
270ha (667ac)
Total groomed and patrolled skiable terrain

Terrain Breakdown

The percentage of marked trails in each difficulty level. A higher beginner percentage means more terrain suitable for novices and families; a higher advanced percentage means more challenge for experts.

Easy
35%
Intermediate
50%
Difficult
15%

Best For

When to go

Average snowpack depth, by month.

Saalbach-Hinterglemm's snowpack peaks in April.

deepestJulAugSepOctNovDecJanFebMarAprMayJun
Snowpack
peaks Apr
Typical season
Nov – Jun

Snow depth: ECA&D, daily station data (1994–2023).

Where to stay

Saalbach-Hinterglemm is accessed from 4 villages — pick a base.

Hinterglemm

Quieter Saalbach sister; ski-in/ski-out, slightly higher snow.

Base elevation1,067m (3,501ft)
Saalbach

Pedestrianised après-hub of the Skicircus, busy and lively.

Base elevation1,003m (3,291ft)
Leogang

Family-leaning ski-in/ski-out Skicircus base on the Asitz side.

Base elevation800m (2,625ft)
Fieberbrunn

Freeride-leaning Tyrol-side outlier of the Skicircus.

Base elevation790m (2,592ft)

Location

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