Zell am See
A picturesque lakeside resort below the Schmittenhöhe with the Kitzsteinhorn glacier nearby for guaranteed snow into late spring.
Key Stats
Vertical Drop
1,422m (4,665ft)
The height difference between the top and bottom of the mountain
Summit Elevation
1,965m (6,447ft)
How high the highest lift or peak reaches
Base Elevation
757m (2,484ft)
Height of the main base village — higher means cooler, drier snow
Annual Snowfall
350cm (138in)
Average annual natural snowfall — higher is better for powder days
Trails
77
Total number of marked runs on the trail map
Lifts
27
Total number of lifts including chairlifts, gondolas, and t-bars
Skiable Area
77ha (190ac)
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
30%
Intermediate
55%
Difficult
15%
Best For
When to go
Average snowpack depth, by month.
Zell am See's snowpack peaks in April.
- Snowpack
- peaks Apr
- Typical season
- Nov – Jun
Snow depth: ECA&D, daily station data (1994–2023).
Location
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