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Test report Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang (Skicircus)
Skiresort.info Test of the ski resort Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang (Skicircus)
Total result: 4.6 out of 5 stars
Test Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang (Skicircus)
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In detail: Test report for ski resort Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang (Skicircus)
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Through the connection of Saalbach, Hinterglemm and Leogang, the Skicircus is one of the largest ski resorts in Austria.
Runs/slopes
Additional runs
15 km Marked ski routes
Altitude difference
1256 m (Valley 840 m - Mountain 2096 m )
Lifts/ cable cars
55
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 10 ← 9
Number of lifts to get from one end of the ski resort to the other
→ 10 ← 9
The Skicircus offers runs of all difficulty levels and many wide slopes. Floodlit slopes, race courses, the SkiMovie course, Skiline, wave runs, photo run, snowparks and a ski and boarder cross course round off the offering.
Runs/slopes
Total 200 km
Easy
90 km
(45 %)Intermediate
95 km
(47 %)Difficult
15 km
(8 %)
Additional runs
Marked ski routes
15 km
Longest run
7 km
Run location
just above tree line, under tree line
Worth knowing
- Valley run available
- Speed measurement course offered
- Public race course with time measurement
- Skiline
- SkiMovie
The ski lifts feature the most modern technology and are uniformly labeled in a cool design. You normally travel up the mountain on rapid and heated chair and gondola lifts. The majority of the chair lifts are also equipped with weather protectors. This is as good as it gets. There are t-bars and j-bar lifts distributed throughout the ski resort for beginners. In the last 10 years, they have invested 230 million Euros in the lift facilities.
Number of ski lifts
55
Total capacity
99272 Passengers / hour
Length of all lifts
53.2 km Total
Lifts and cable cars
17
18
16
4
Additional
11
Almost the entire Skicircus has snow-making capability. There are 8 reservoirs available for snow-making.
Worth knowing
- Artificial snow-making
487 Snow canons
90 % of the slopes have snow-making capabilities
- The valley run is open most of the time.
Season 2009/2010
143 Days open
143 Days when valley run open
143 Days when valley run open
Season 2010/2011
144 Days open
135 Days when valley run open
135 Days when valley run open
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The slope preparation is very good.
There are over 55 snow groomers in operation every night in the Skicircus.
Tip: By new snow, an optimal slope prepartion is not always possible, even with a large effort. In addition, the new snow can not combine with the snow lying underneath and moguls are created quickly. For safety reasons, usually no slope preparation is possible during operating times.
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Further evaluation criteria
You can enter the Skicircus at many different points. There is sufficient parking at the lifts in Leogang, Saalbach or Hinterglemm. The parking garages usually charge a fee, but the normal parking lots are free. In Saalbach and Hinterglemm, it costs up to 10 EUR per day to park in the parking garages. The nearest expressways are over 50 km away.
Access via A10 Tauernautobahn, Ausfahrt Knoten Pongau
- Asitzbahn (Leogang), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 53 km · approx. 49 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: enough available, Car park, Tarred parking lot, free of charge
- Schönleitenbahn (Saalbach), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 65 km · approx. 60 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
- Reiterkogelbahn (Hinterglemm), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 72 km · approx. 70 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Car park, for a fee
- Zwölferkogelbahn (Saalbach-Hinterglemm), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 72 km · approx. 70 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge - Westgipfelbahn (Hinterglemm), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 73 km · approx. 71 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: limited amount available, Stone parking lot, free of charge
- Zwölfer Nordbahn (Hinterglemm), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 74 km · approx. 72 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Access via Autobahn A8 München-Salzburg, Ausfahrt Traunstein/Siegsdorf
- Asitzbahn (Leogang), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 68 km · approx. 64 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: enough available, Car park, Tarred parking lot, free of charge - Schönleitenbahn (Saalbach), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 81 km · approx. 78 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge - Reiterkogelbahn (Hinterglemm), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 88 km · approx. 87 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Car park, for a fee - Zwölferkogelbahn (Saalbach-Hinterglemm), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 89 km · approx. 88 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge - Westgipfelbahn (Hinterglemm), Entry suitable for day visitors
Distance: 89 km · approx. 88 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: limited amount available, Stone parking lot, free of charge - Zwölfer Nordbahn (Hinterglemm), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 90 km · approx. 89 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Access via A12 Inntal-Autobahn, Ausfahrt Kufstein Süd
- Asitzbahn (Leogang), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 55 km · approx. 56 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: enough available, Car park, Tarred parking lot, free of charge - Schönleitenbahn (Saalbach), Ideal entry for day visitors
Distance: 72 km · approx. 86 Minutes driving time
Roads: Main street, Side road, well-developed
Parking spaces: usually enough available, Tarred parking lot, Stone parking lot, free of charge
Trail map and overview maps:
There is a large, detailed trail map with complete information about the lifts and slopes and there is also a small, handy pocket map that is very practical to take with you. The 3 recommended routes are included on this map.
There is a large, detailed trail map with complete information about the lifts and slopes and there is also a small, handy pocket map that is very practical to take with you. The 3 recommended routes are included on this map.
Information boards and sign-postings on the slopes:
Comprehensive slope guidance systems and information boards are distributed throughout the entire resort. At the valley stations, guests are informed about open slopes, lifts and connections.
Comprehensive slope guidance systems and information boards are distributed throughout the entire resort. At the valley stations, guests are informed about open slopes, lifts and connections.
The ski resort makes a very well-maintained impression. The sanitary facilities are cleaned multiple times a day.
They place a high value on a well functioning ski bus system throughout the Skicircus. There are also solar power and heat recovery systems.
Awards:
The "klima:aktiv" (climate:active) climate protection initiative recognized the Leogang Bergbahnen (mountain lift company) under its "energy efficient operation" programme.
Public transportation/ on-site mobility
- Train connection
Leogang and Saalfelden train stations with bus connections to the ski resort or by taxi. - Comprehensive ski bus network
- Scheduled busses
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The staff is very friendly and they usually greet guests at the lifts. They help guests boarding the t-bar and j-bar lifts and hand them the lift bars.
From Hauben restaurants to simple alm huts, there is something for everyone here. Cozy and rustic restaurants predominate. There is no mass food production here. They place a high priority on hospitality and coziness.
45 Mountain restaurants & Ski huts
Gastronomy tip
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Der Schwarzacher
At the valley station of the Unterschwarzach lift (Hinterglemm)
The highlight in the Skicircus: Restaurant, Lounge, Après-Ski and Drive-In. The restaurant (2 Hauben) offers high quality cuisine. In the Lounge, you can chill and observe the slopes. And for those who are in a hurry, they can ski up to the drive through directly from the slope. In the evening, the party is at the Après-Ski Bar.
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Alte Schmiede
At the Asitz II lift mountain station (Leogang)
The traditional restaurant with an excellent kitchen is located directly at Asitz. Throughout the 6 dining rooms, there are historical exhibits and numerous tools used by old blacksmiths which give the restaurant its rustic and unique charm.
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Asitz Bräu
At the Asitz II lift mountain station (Leogang)
AsiztBraeu - a brewing museum with a ski hut atmosphere at 1760 m. An original brew house kitchen and beer from the oldest brewery in Austria make a visit to the AsitzBraeu a true experience. They no longer brew beer here, but the atmosphere gives you the feeling of being in a real brewery.
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Panoramaalm & Edelweiss
On Kohlmais at 1650 m altitude
From traditional Austrian meals, mushroom dishes and wild game specialties to international dishes, there is something for everyone's taste here. The large sun terrace invites you to relax. The Edelweiss offers fresh pizza in a rustic ski hut right next to the Panoramaalm.
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Forsthofalm
At the valley station of the Alm lift quad chair lift in Leogang
You can be spoiled with culinary delights in the Forsthofalm while enjoying the best view of the slopes. Either on the sun terrace or in one of the cozy dining rooms.
Mountain hut tip
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Pfefferalm
On the Reiterkogel run (Hinterglemm)
One of the most tradtional huts in the Skicircus with an open fireplace and small dining rooms. The Pfefferalm delivers ski hut fun and typical hearty meals.
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Rauchkuchl
At the Schoenleiten lift mid station (Saalbach)
Small and rustic ski hut with ceramic oven and Salzburg specialties. You can also sit on the sun terrace when the weather is nice.
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Roßwaldhütte
Between the Hasenauer Koepfl and the Hochalm (Hinterglemm)
Very nice ski hut with culinary delicacies and a large sun terrace. The "Rosswald-Huepfer" is very recommendable.
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Saalbach-Hinterglemm has developed into one of the most popular Après-Ski destinations over the past years. There are numerous Après-Ski bars and umbrella bars on the slopes that welcome guests throughout the ski day. Once the afternoon arrives, the atmosphere in Saalbach and Hinterglemm is almost unstoppable. The party atmosphere is great in the top spots such as the Hinterhag Alm and the Goassstall. On Asitz, the Alte Schmiede and the Asitzbraeu also welcome guests for Après-Ski celebrations. The Skicircus is definitely one of the leading destinations in the Après-Ski scene.
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Hinterhag Alm
In Saalbach on the Kohlmais
The top Après-Ski location in Saalbach located directly on the slope. Super atmosphere and lots of fun until evening. The crowd, distributed on the two floors, sways in time to the live music featured daily.
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Goaßstall
On the Reiterkogel run (Hinterglemm)
The party location in Hinterglemm located directly on the slope. Party atmosphere every day after the ski day is over until late into the night.
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Saalbach-Hinterglemm-Leogang offers very good accommodations in all categories. You can access the slopes directly from most of the hotels and bed and breakfasts. You will usually not need your car during your holiday here.
Ski-in/Ski-out
There are very many accommodations with direct access to the slopes and to lifts (Ski-in/Ski-out)
Towns/villages
- Hinterglemm
Distance to ski resort 0 km (directly at ski resort)
Guest beds 8000 - Leogang
Distance to ski resort 2-3 km
Guest beds 4150 - Maishofen
Distance to ski resort 3-5 km - Saalbach
Distance to ski resort 0 km (directly at ski resort)
Guest beds 7000 - Viehhofen
Distance to ski resort 1-2 km
Guest beds 1500
Note: For the evaluation, only the accommodations which are located directly on the slopes and lifts, or have very easy access to the ski resort have been considered.
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Evaluation criteria for special interests
The ski schools in Saalbach, Hinterglemm and Leogang offer their own children's areas. The wave runs and the Leo & Monteline Trail are also very popular. There are also two floodlit toboggan runs - on Asitz (Leogang) and on the Reiterkogel (Hinterglemm). Special offer: Power of Zehn (ten) - every Saturday, the ski pass only costs 10,00 Euros for guests between 6 and 19 years old.
Information for families and children
- Kid's Land/ separated area for children
- Merry-go-round
- Wave ride for children
- Adventure course
- People mover
- Children's lifts
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
- Child friendly access to lifts
- Ski kindergarten
- Ski school for children
- Child care
- Playground / park
- Mascot (Leo, Snowly)
Special tips for children
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Leo's children's area (Leogang)
Located directly at the valley station of the Asitz cable car lift - a practice area that will make children's hearts beat faster. Four magic carpets (people movers), a carousel, snow igloos and a knight's fortress ensure variety.
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Snowly Land (Hinterglemm)
The Snow & Fun Team offers full daycare for children as of 3 years old. There are magic carpets, children's lifts and a ski carousel. The children are brought up to the children's area by the fun train.
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There are beginner's areas with practice lifts at all of the villages and easy slopes usually lead to most lifts. You can ski throughout the entire Skicircus on easy slopes. There are 13 ski schools operating within the Skicircus.
Information for beginners
- Easy and manageable slope offering, which is easy to achieve
- Wide slopes
- Beginner's area
- Special slopes for slower skiers / beginners
- Easy valley run
- Beginner's lifts near the valley
- Beginner's lifts in ski resort directly at the feeder lift
- Free practice lift/ beginner lift
- Separate lift ticket for beginners / point ticket
Ski schools on-site
- BOARD.AT (Saalbach und Hinterglemm)
- easySki (saalbach)
- Ski School Fuerstauer (Saalbach)
- Ski School Zink (Saalbach)
- Snow Academy (Saalbach, Vorderglemm und Leogang)
- Alpin Ski School (Hinterglemm)
- Hinterglemm Ski School Snow & Fun (Hinterglemm)
- Ski Total (Hinterglemm)
- Ski & Snowboard School Activ (Hinterglemm)
- Ski School Heugenhauser (Vorderglemm)
- Skiszene Altenberger (Leogang)
- Ski School Deisenberger (Leogang)
- Schneesportschule (Snowsport School) Asitz (Leogang)
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Advanced skiers will find great runs in the Skicircus, such as the Zwoelferkogel-North run, the World Cup run or the Tarlack run. There are also many deep snow areas stretching all the way down to the valleys.
Information for advanced skiers, freeriders
- many freeride / deep snow areas
- some mogul slopes
Slope offering advanced skiers
Runs/slopes
Total 200 km
Difficult
15 km
(8 %)Additional runs
Marked ski routes
15 km
Most difficult run
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Zwoelferkogel North run · Length 3 km · Altitude difference 900 m
Note: Always mind the avalanche warnings and barriers, please. Never ski into a closed and unsecured area.
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There are two large snowparks in Hinterglemm and Leogang. There is a Ski & Boarder Cross course in Saalbach and a Learn-to-ride park at Bernkogel.
Information for Snowboarders
- some cat tracks
- no runs with ascent
- many freeride / deep snow areas
Snow parks
- Nightpark Hinterglemm
The Nightpark is the highlight of the Skicircus. It is located directly below the Unterschwarzach lift and is open daily until 9:30 PM.
- Nitro Snowpark Leogang
The Nitro Snowpark is located at the Asitzmulden lift and provides a good offering for beginners to profis.
- Learn-to-ride-Park am Bernkogel 1
There is a beginners snowpark in Saalbach at Bernkogel especially for newcomers to practice their first jumps with the snowboard or freestyle skis. There is also a ski and boarder cross course below the Bernkogel lift.
Offering snow parks
- Snow park/ Fun park
- No halfpipe
- Kicker (Jump/ Ramp)
- Rails/ Slides
- Boxes
- Wallride
- Corner / Hip
- Boardercross
- Waverides
- Pro Line
- Medium Line
- Beginner/ Easy Line
- Chill area with music
- Cross-country trail offering
Total trail length: 12 km
There are two cross-country trails in Saalbach-Hinterglemm. There is a connection to the 150 km of cross-country trails in the Saalfelden-Leogang network.
Trail tip(s)
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Talschluss trail
Length: 10.0 km ▪ Altitude: 1060 m - 1160 m
Track: double track
fee: no
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High altitude skating trail on the Reiterkogel
Length: 2.0 km ▪ Altitude: 1100 m - 1400 m
Difficulty level: intermediate
Track: double track
fee: no
Conclusion
Rustic and cozy ski huts, wide runs, labeling of the lifts, modern ski lifts, night skiing until 9:30 PM at the Unterscharzach lift, Après-Ski, size of the ski resort
Connection from Schattberg/Zwoelfer side to the Hochalm/Kohlmais side, Kohlmais-Bernkogel gondola lift, connection with t-bar lifts to the Bernkogel gondola lift
Test Report issued on 2012-02-08
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