4 · Muldenabfahrt
This opening piste introduces the Schattberg side of the circuit. Its position between the first gondola ride and the Limberg section makes it a useful landmark when reading the route map.
Ski route in the Skicircus / Saalbach
Saalbach-Runde
Three mountain sectors, blue pistes and a finish in Saalbach.
Explore the Saalbach-Runde via Schattberg, Schönleiten and Kohlmais. See the piste numbers, connecting lifts and route map in Ski In Ski Route.
For skiers comfortable on blue valley runs who want to connect several mountain sectors in one outing.
- km of pistes · official circuit
- 19
- lifts · official circuit
- 8
- Pistes & level
- Blue pistes
01 / Get to know the route
Three mountain sectors, blue pistes and a finish in Saalbach.
The Saalbach-Runde links the Schattberg, Schönleiten and Kohlmais sides of the valley. You start with the Schattberg X-press, descend towards Jausern and gradually work your way back to Saalbach across the opposite slopes. It is a rewarding way to get your bearings before exploring more of the Skicircus.
The official circuit covers approximately 19 km and uses eight lifts. The changing mountain sectors give the outing its variety: a valley descent towards Jausern, a climb onto Schönleiten and a succession of Kohlmais runs leading back towards the village.
Official circuit information
Screenshots show the routes in Ski In Ski Route.
02 / Route stages
Follow the ski circuit
From one mountain sector to the next: follow the pistes and lifts of the official ski circuit.
Schattberg and the Jausernabfahrt
Start with the Schattberg X-press and piste 4. The Limberg 8er supplies the next climb, followed by pistes 2 and 2a towards Jausern and the Schönleiten side. This opening combines the high mountain sector with a substantial valley descent.
- Pistes
- 4 · 2 · 2a
- Lifts
- Schattberg X-press · Limberg 8er
Across Schönleiten
Ride the Schönleitenbahn and follow pistes 162 and 164. The Schönleiten 6er then connects the route towards Kohlmais. These are useful lift names and piste numbers to recognise when crossing to the opposite side of the valley.
- Pistes
- 162 · 164
- Lifts
- Schönleitenbahn · Schönleiten 6er
The Bergeralm connection
Pistes 166 and 157 take the circuit to the Magic 6er. After this ascent, pistes 158 and 166 link the route onwards towards the Panorama lift. Follow the signed numbers at the junctions to stay with the official round.
- Pistes
- 166 · 157 · 158
- Lifts
- Magic 6er
Panorama to the village
The Panorama 6er is the final lift in the published sequence. Pistes 155 and 152 complete the official itinerary towards Saalbach. The return to the village gives you a useful landmark for planning the rest of your ski day.
- Pistes
- 155 · 152
- Lifts
- Panorama 6er
03 / Pistes
Pistes along the route
2 / 2a · Jausernabfahrt
The long connection towards Jausern is a defining part of the round. Blue classification still allows steeper passages; the lower valley section deserves attention when conditions become more demanding.
Bergeralm and the village finish
The official round uses pistes 166 and 157 before the Magic lift, followed by 158 and 166. Later, pistes 155 and 152 close the circuit. Those changing numbers help you follow your progress through the Kohlmais sector.
Numbered pistes on the official circuit
- 4
- 2
- 2a
- 162
- 164
- 166
- 157
- 158
- 155
- 152
04 / Lifts
Lifts and connections
- Schattberg X-press & Limberg 8er
- The gondola provides your start in Saalbach; Limberg supplies the next climb within the Schattberg sector.
- Schönleitenbahn & Schönleiten 6er
- These lifts rebuild your altitude after the Jausern descent and connect the route with the Kohlmais side.
- Magic 6er & Panorama 6er
- The final chairlifts link the Bergeralm runs and position you for the descent on the Maisabfahrt.
Lifts on the official circuit
- Schattberg X-press
- Limberg 8er
- Schönleitenbahn
- Schönleiten 6er
- Magic 6er
- Panorama 6er
05 / Tips
Plan your ski day
Choose the route for your skiing level
Comfort on a blue practice slope is a different starting point from confidence on a long valley descent. Consider the Jausern section when deciding whether the complete round suits your group.
Plan the finish in the village
The start at Schattberg X-press and the finish on the Maisabfahrt are different points in Saalbach. Leave time to get back to your accommodation or starting lift after the final run.
06 / Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the official Saalbach-Runde?
The official Skicircus circuit information lists approximately 19 km of pistes and eight lifts for the Saalbach-Runde. The route descriptions on this page follow that official itinerary.
Where does the Saalbach-Runde start and finish?
The published itinerary starts with the Schattberg X-press in Saalbach and finishes on piste 152. Check the piste map for the final descent and your onward connection through the village.
Where can I find this ski route in the app?
Open Ski In Ski Route, select Saalbach, open Suggested routes and choose Saalbach-Runde to inspect the route map and elevation profile.