Leogang

Leogang

Leogang is about 800 m above sea level, in an attractive branch of the Glemm Valley. It is perfectly connected to the sensational “Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn” via the Großer Asitz (1,914 m). The idyllic place is ideal for vacationers who prefer to take it easy. The ski bus takes you comfortably to the valley station of the Asitz gondola lift.

One of the most famous sights is the chapel of St. Anne, which has been part of the Hüttwirt inn since 1904. You can find out more about the history of Leogang in the Mining and Gothic Museum, which is located in Hütten approx. 4 km away and provides an insight into the life and hard work of the miners in the times of mining in Leogang.

Saalbach-Hinterglemm

The Saalbach-Hinterglemm region lies in the middle of the Glemm Valley in the incomparable winter world of the Salzburg region.

The area belongs to the well-known Kitzbühel Alps and impresses with a variety of leisure activities. Here vacation is not just a pleasure, but a pure experience.

Whether you want to wag in the footsteps of the world champions, jump airs in the halfpipe or enjoy fantastic deep snow descents – you are in good hands at the venue for the 1991 Alpine World Ski Championships.

The unique Skicircus of Saalbach-Hinterglemm revolves around you! A bypass tunnel in both districts made it possible to build a pedestrian zone in the entire local area, which further improves the recreational value. And when it gets dark, the nightlife pulsates in numerous huts, bars, pubs and restaurants.

1) General information about the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn ski area

• With 270 kilometers of slopes, the Skicircus is one of the largest ski areas in Austria
• The “Home of Lässig” was named “Best place to ski” in 2016
• Fieberbrunn is an international hotspot for freeriders
• The ski area receives top ratings in almost all categories
• The new Ski ALPIN CARD enables 408 kilometers of slopes in 3 ski areas

The Skicircus is a huge ski area between the valley towns of Saalbach, Hinter- and Vorderglemm, Leogang and, since winter 2015/2016, also Fieberbrunn in the neighboring Pillerseetal.

Thanks to the TirolS gondola, seamless skiing between two federal states, Salzburg and Tyrol, is possible.

On Schattberg, Zwölferkogel, Reiterkogel, Bernkogel, Kohlmaiskopf, Asitz and Lärchfilzkogel there are 270 kilometers of slopes and ski routes that extend from 860 m in the valley to 2,096 m on the mountain. 140 km of blue slopes alone are designed for families and novice drivers, while leisure carvers and advanced skiers can expect 112 km of red slopes.

In addition, there are 18 km of black pistes for experts and not to forget the free ski space outside the groomed pistes. 70 modern cable cars transport you to the white skiing pleasure, including 29 gondolas and 21 chairlifts.

Fieberbrunn enhances the Skicircus in many ways, but above all it is known as a freeride hotspot. As a tour stop of the Freeride World Tour, it not only has the finest backcountry to offer, but also some specials, such as B. a freeride park that cleverly combines freestyle fun and off-piste rides. This top selection earned the ski area a five-star rating from our experts.

In general, there is a large selection of special runs and areas in the Skicircus, including speed measurement routes, snow trails and night ski slopes for a varied day of skiing. In order to share the photos and impressions taken with friends, there are also 40 WiFi stations in the ski area, where everyone can surf the Internet for free.

A total of 60 ski huts and refreshment stops in the ski area ensure your physical well-being – from rustic and rustic to modern and chic.

But that’s not all: From the 2019/20 winter season, the Skicircus will once again increase in size by creating a connection to the Schmitten ski area in Zell am See and the Kitzsteinhorn in Kaprun. With the “Ski Alpin Card”, winter sports enthusiasts can choose from a total of 408 kilometers of slopes. These are made accessible by 121 lifts and thus enable almost unlimited skiing fun in the Salzburg region.

3) Skiing in the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn ski area

The Skicircus offers a wide variety of runs and fun slopes, including race tracks, fun slopes (brand new in 2018: the Fun slope “Zwölfer” and the Fun slope “U-Bahn”), ski movie trails or even a ski and boarder cross, so that every winter sports enthusiast can find their favorite slope here becomes. A playful highlight are the “Snow Trails”, which are laid out next to the slopes and are harmoniously embedded in nature (only when there is enough fresh snow).

Here you can also walk between trees and over bumps, just like when driving off-piste.

Demanding runs such as the “Zwölferkogel Nord” or “Schattberg Nord” make the cracks sweat. There are also great freeride slopes on the west side of the two mountains.

On Saalbach’s local mountain, the Kohlmaiskopf, the 1991 World Cup slope is one of the highlights. For a comfortable and quick return home, valley runs lead down to all locations.

If you want to ski to Fieberbrunn, take the Vierstadlalm slope from the Reiterkogel towards Fieberbrunn. The red marked descent leads over 3.5 km down to the valley station of the TirolS cable car. In Fieberbrunn there are mostly red slopes and also several racetracks and snow parks waiting for experienced drivers. The snow hole also has a lot of off-road runs to offer for its size.

In the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn there are several snow parks, each of which is an attraction in itself.

The night park at the Unterschwarzachbahn in Hinterglemm is illuminated daily until 9:30 p.m. and with an easy, medium and pro line, is suitable for every skill level. The Learn-to-Ride-Park at the Bernkogel near Saalbach and the Easy-Park at the middle station Streuboden in Fieberbrunn allow beginners to enter the freestyle profession gently on very low boxes. The NITRO snow park in Leogang also makes freestylers’ hearts beat faster.

The large range of special slopes and snow parks also gives the Skicircus the best star rating in the snow parks category.

In such a large ski area as the Skicircus there are of course several ski circuits on which fit skiers can experience the region in all its vastness. The Skicircus offers a total of five ski circuits, the longest of which is the Skicircus Challenge. On the tour you go around the entire ski area, with 65 km of slopes, 12,400 meters of altitude and 32 lifts to be mastered – a decent daily workload.

5) Off-piste activities

After the sport is before the sport. At least if you still want to be active in the Skicircus after skiing. The possibilities for leisure activities next to the slopes are extremely varied here.

A wide range is dedicated to sliding and sliding. There are several illuminated toboggan runs, including the winding route on the Reiterkogel near Hinterglemm, which is open into the evening hours. On the other hand, children and adults slide down the slope on large rubber tires on the snow tubing route in Hinterglemm.

The tubing run is 120 m long and is right next to the floodlit slope on the Unterschwarzach lift. The “Direttissima” toboggan run in Fieberbrunn is illuminated until midnight.

The Timoks Winter Coaster is a fast-paced year-round toboggan run on Streuboden in Fieberbrunn, which impresses with the “Kaiserwelle”, “Giant Snake” and “360 ° Carousel”. On the Biberg, tobogganing fun awaits the whole family on a 6 km long natural toboggan run.

The list of activities also includes horse-drawn carriage rides, ice stock sport, ice skating, winter hiking across the “Golden Gate Bridge of the Alps” and the “Baumzipfelweg”, as well as paragliding. Nordic athletes will find numerous trails in the entire region.

In addition to sports and leisure activities, up to 100 events take place in Saalbach Hinterglemm alone every year.

These include sports competitions such as the FIS European Cup and the “Mountain Attack” touring ski marathon, but also concerts and DJ parties with hip artists and live acts.

Where there is music, there is also a party! Après-ski has a very good reputation in the Skicircus and is given five stars in our expert rating.

Especially in Saalbach and Hinterglemm, there is a party in the afternoons in the alpine huts and umbrella bars, in the evenings in pubs and discos. Relevant localities such as the Hinterhag Alm, the Goass-Alm, Bauer’s Schi-Alm or the legendary Castello heat their guests with proper après-ski music. Here, even long after the lift closes, no one slept.

6) Locations in the Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn ski area

3 places – one common denominator: The Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn connects three places to one of the largest ski areas in Austria.

The fact that the three locations are so different makes the merger all the more attractive for guests from all over the world. The lively Saalbach is known for extravagant après-ski and an outstanding event program. It is flanked by the smaller villages of Vorderglemm and Hinterglemm. Cable cars lead from all three districts to the Skicircus.

On the other side of the ski mountains in the Saalachtal is  Leogang , which as a cozy holiday village is ideal for families and those seeking relaxation. The high-contrast region of Saalfelden Leogang offers guests a wide range of sporting and cultural levels.

Fieberbrunn is the largest place in the Pillerseetal and enables an active holiday in a quiet environment. Fieberbrunn is an insider tip for families and freeriders with a well-filled calendar of events, a wide variety of leisure activities and a sizable freeride hotspot.

Arrival in Leogang

• Train: Saalfelden (approx. 9 km)
• Flight: Salzburg (approx. 70 km), Innsbruck (approx. 125 km), Munich (approx. 190 km)