Ski touring Kitzsteinhorn

On skins through the glacier area Ski touring is becoming more popular among winter sports enthusiasts. Who this fascinating Winter sports loves, especially on the Kitzsteinhorn at his expense: special routes, a Ski tours Info Point as well as a gastronomy offer adapted to endurance athletes the current trend. Routes such as "Schneekönigin" and Eisbrecher" can already start in Octoberto be gone. A further highlight is the guided ski tour to the Tristkogel.

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addressKesselfallstraße 64, 5710 Kaprun
emailoffice@kitzsteinhorn.at
openingHours08.15 - 4.30 pm
phone+43 6547 8621
publicTransportbus 660 + additional skibus
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Kitzsteinhorn:Top of Salzburg - Gipfelwelt 3000

The Kitzsteinhorn summit station is situated 3.029m above sea level. It is the highest point comfortably accessible for everyone in the county of Salzburg.On Salzburg’s highest and most spectacular panoramic platform, visitors have a breathtaking view to the valley of Kaprun. The Gipfelwelt 3000 allows you to savour the entire fascination, energy and grandeur of high alpine nature. In the CINEMA 3.000, the highest cinema in the Alps, a movie of the nature is shown on a panoramic screen. Here visitors can marvel at the beautiful impressions of Kitzsteinhorn throughout the seasons. The magical-mystical path of the 360-meter-long NATIONAL PARI GALLERY gives some extraordinary insight and views to the Hohe Tauern National Park. All year-round Austria’s oldest national park can be explored in organized excursions with NATIONAL PARK RANGERS that are familiar with the region On Kitzsteinhorn Glacier you can refresh yourself in summertime at the ICE ARNEA with slippery slides or relax at the snow beach.

Ski area Kitzsteinhorn

Already in October the ski season starts in the glacier ski area Kitzsteinhorn. Salzburg's highest chairlift and 18 further state-of-the-art cable cars and lifts open perfectly prepared pistes and glacier slopes with untouched powder snow. Action, Thrill and Challenge are the focus of this ski resort. The biggest challenge for alpine skiers is the black piste "Black Mamba", which burns its thighs with its 63 percent gradient. Due to the absolute snow safety at an altitude of more than 2,000 meters, the winter fun on the Kitzsteinhorn lasts until May. Freeriders will love the Kitzsteinhorn with its attractive mogul slopes, three snowparks, Austria's largest superpipe and five clearly marked freeride routes, including powder lines, cliff jumps and natural pipes. At the entrance to each route, a Freeride Info Point provides a topographical map with information on the steepness of the slopes, potential danger spots and the most beautiful lines of the route. Upon request, state-certified guides accompany freeriders on their way to adventure - whether beginner or professional.

Ski area Schmittenhöhe

Skiing for every taste and level will find winter sports enthusiasts on the Schmittenhöhe, the local mountain high above Zell am See with panoramic views of around 30 three-thousanders. 27 cable cars and lifts bring skiers and snowboarders up to 2,000 meters above sea level. In the snow park with its jumps, rails and boxes, the scene meets the ultimate snow fun and the longest Funslope in the world offers exciting challenges in terms of speed and technique over a length of 1,300 meters. The "Trass", with a height difference of 1,000 meters and an incline of up to 70 percent is the "blackest slope" in the region. And those who still do not have enough of the ski-run magic after a long day of skiing can experience the piste # 17 during night skiing in a completely different light on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in the winter season.

Ski area Maiskogel

Maiskogel - the family mountain With wide and rather cozy ski slopes, the Maiskogel in Kaprun offers itself primarily as a ski area for beginners and families. Seven lifts open up the area and the valley run is the longest slope in the region with seven kilometers. Younger kids, in particular, love the Maisi Fantasy Park, a child-friendly snow park where kids can let off steam in wave tracks, steep turns and jumps.

Snowshoeing

For snowshoe fans, the Schmittenhöhe with its glorious offers Views over the valley and the lake Zell: At 2,000 meters there are guided Snowshoe hikes for beginners and advanced. On a guided tour at the Kitzsteinhorn participants can attend the legendary ICE CAMP presented by Audi quattro - a wonderful world of ice and snow - experience. After a brief introduction to hiking with snowshoes you take the ICE-CAMP Trail to the ICE CAMP; the tour is also for Beginners suitable. The right equipment can of course be borrowed locally.

Ronachkopf ski touring mountain

In Thumersbach Zell am See-Kaprun there is a mountain only for skitourers: the Ronachkopf. Winter enthusiasts await a prepared ascent. For beginners there is also a light variant. The downhill slopes take you downhill over the 2.5 km long track. Tipp: also snowshoe hiking is possible on the Ronachkopf

Ice Rink

Step onto the ice and and try Olympic curling, the short track or ice skating. From ice skate hire to ice skate service and curling stick hire, everything can be find found under one roof at the Zell am See Ice Rink. Ice skating is possible during the opening times of the ice rink. Curling matches and tournaments can be arranged for groups of at least 10 persons. Bookings can be made by simply calling or at the cash desk of the indoor pool.

Ice Camp Kitzsteinhorn

The ICE CAMP presented by Audi quattro, is an unique world of ice and snow with three big igloos. This wonder-world of ice, snow and art is a stylish meeting place on the Kitzsteinhorn. One can marvel at the icy world of the igloos and the breathtaking panorama surrounding the Kitzsteinhorn - whilst enjoying cool music, drinks and snacks - or capture unforgettable moments at the automatic photopoint.