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Family-friendly pistes for beginners in Saalbach

Infinite skiing fun for all ages

In Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn there are 270 kilometres of pistes, 70 lift facilities and over 60 Alpine lodges waiting for all the family. As well as pistes categorised as blue (easy), red (medium) and black (difficult, lots of pistes for beginners provide the finest in fun skiing in Saalbach, so everyone’s needs are catered for. The latest blog article presents a few of the most popular pistes for beginners, as well as family-friendly ski runs and special facilities that provide fun and variety.

Beginner-friendly ski area – the top 10 most popular family pistes

The pistes around the Thurnerhof are divided into different categories, so beginners can keep to those that are marked ‘blue’. 140 kilometres of pistes are designated ‘easy’ and provide variety-filled fun skiing for those who are new to skiing, families and anyone getting back into the swing of things

The following beginners pistes in Saalbach also have the perfect terrain and are just made for anyone making their first turns in the snow:

  • Turmwiese in Saalbach – with views to the centre of Saalbach
  • Practice lifts in Hinterglemm – with beginner-friendly T-bar lifts
  • The upper area of the Bernkogel – the ski run back into the valley can be done using the cable car
  • Mulden ski run on the Schattberg – with dreamy views to Saalbach on the way down
  • Pistes at the Rosswald 6er chairlift – with the option of using the gondola operated by Hochalmbahn to get into the valley
  • Wieshof lift – a short slope for those first ski turns



Anyone who would like to explore the other regions can do so quite easily as a beginner. The following offers are available:

  • practice lifts close to the valley in Leogang
  • Flat slopes on the Asitz
  • Streuböden in Fieberbrunn
  • Maiskopflift in Fieberbrunn



We can of course also provide you with information about the most popular ski runs that will be suitable for you. As keen winter sports fans, we really know the Glemmtal valley and perfect pistes. We are happy to share our very own insider tips!

Map of the pistes in Saalbach

The piste map is also in print format, and is available in the Thurnerhof as well as the local tourist office and at various lift stations. Those who would like to have it in advance
, can also get it via the Smartphone app, in much the same way as the interactive piste map. Both show pistes that are open and closed and the
lifts that are in operation. Also perfect for anyone visiting this extensive ski area for the first time.

Downhilling fun for all ages – guaranteed action!

For those of you who are already confident on skis and who are in the mood for something different, we recommend the cool family and action areas. Fun parks, speed sections, fun slopes and
much more are waiting for ski fans of all ages.

  • Funslope on the Zwölferkogel
  • Snow Trails
  • Learn-to-Ride parks
  • Family Park, Skimovie piste & speed route at the U-BAHN
  • and so much more
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