THE CHALLENGE
The Skicircus challenges its guests with THE MOST DEMANDING ski circuit.
"Ski your limit" is the slogan that describes one of the most demanding ski circuits of the Alps – "The Challenge". The key figures speak for themselves: 65 kilometres, 32 lifts, 12,400 meters in height and approx. 7 hours skiing time! The "Skicircus Circuit" in the “Home of Lässig“ is doable within 7 hours for ambitious skiers – a quick lunch break not included. Challenge accepted?
Route:
A1+A2 Schattberg X-press, slopes 3 & 2a, I1+I2 Schönleitenbahn, slope 162, I4 Polten 8er, slope 222, L6 Muldenbahn 8er, slopes 215, 212 & 211, L3+L4 Steinbergbahn, slope 212, L5 Asitzgipfelbahn 8er, slope 218, L7 Sportbahn 6er, slopes 222 & 164, I3 Schönleiten 6er, slope 166, H4 Panorama 6er, slopes 160 & 153a, G1 Bernkogelbahn, slope 146, G2 Bernkogel 6er, slope 148, D6 Reiter-Ost 6er, slopes 87 & 125, E5 TirolS, E4 Reckmoos Süd, slope 121, E1 Reckmoos Nord, slope 109, F8 Maiskopflift, slope 105, F1 Streuböden, F2 Lärchfilzkogel, slope 110, E1+E2 Reckmoos Nord, slope 122a, E3 Hochhörndl 4er, slopes 122, 123 & 124, E6 TirolS, slopes 80, 81 & 82, D2 Hasenauer 8er, slopes 73 & 58, C2 Spieleck 6er, slopes 52, 51 & 50a, B4 Zwölfer-Nordbahn, slopes 30 & 31a, B5 Zehner 6er, slopes 31, 30 & 37, A3+A4 Westgipfelbahn, slopes 7 & 4, A5 Limberg 4er, slopes 1, 1b & 1a
- Duration: approx. 7 hours without breaks
- Length: approx. 65 km
- Altitude covered: approx. 12,400 m
- Gradient: Ø 191 m / km
- Lifts: 32
- Difficulty: 60 % blue, 35 % red, 5 % black
LEOGANG CIRCUIT
The Leogang Circuit is perfect to enjoy fun on the slopes and breathtaking panorama. On the flat east-facing slopes of Asitzmulde, the first turns are made in freshly groomed snow before continuing on the gentle southern slopes of Schönleiten and Kohlmais towards Saalbach. Afterwards, you return to Leogang via Schattberg, accompanied by the incredible view of the Leogang Mountains. The circuit can also be started from the L3+L4 Steinberg lift. Tip: An additional ride on the L8 Alm lift 4-seater allows you to test your skills on the SkiMovie run. This racing track is not only fun, but also gives you a personalised video of your own downhill run.
Route: L1+L2 Asitzbahn, slope 212, L5 Asitzgipfelbahn 8er, slopes 219 & 219a, L7 Sportbahn 6er, slopes 222 & 164, I3 Schönleiten 6er, slopes 166 & 152, A1+A2 Schattberg X-press, slopes 2 & 2a, I1+I2 Schönleitenbahn, slope 162, I4 Polten 8er, slope 222, L6 Muldenbahn 8er, slopes 215, 206, 205 & 203
- Duration: approx. 2.5 hours without breaks
- Length: approx. 26 km
- Altitude covered: approx. 4,300 m
- Gradient: Ø 165 m / km
- Lifts: 11
- Difficulty: 100 % blue
- Difficulty: 100 % blue
SAALBACH CIRCUIT
The circuit for everyone, especially as a warm ‘welcome’ to Saalbach at the start of your holiday. You can take your time to really enjoy riding on the blue pistes of the relaxed Saalbach Circuit. Tip: At Kohlmais, you can ski on the famous slalom and giant slalom runs of the Alpine Ski World Championship 1991. A detour via the I4 Polten 8-seater to Asitzmulde on the Leogang side is well worth taking on this circuit.
Route: A1+A2 Schattberg X-press, slope 4, A5 Limberg 8er, slopes 2 & 2a, I1+I2 Schönleitenbahn, slopes 162 & 164, I3 Schönleiten 6er, slope 166 & 157, H5 Magic 6er, slopes 158 & 166, H4 Panorama 6er, slopes 155 & 152
- Duration: approx. 2 hours without breaks
- Length: approx. 19 km
- Altitude covered: approx. 3,600 m
- Gradient: Ø 190 m / km
- Lifts: 8
- Difficulty: 100 % blue
HINTERGLEMM CIRCUIT
The Hinterglemm Circuit is a tour that covers many vertical metres with fabulous long runs for sporty skiers. This attractive circuit offers plenty of opportunities for refreshment stops in rustic ski huts. Tip: You can test your skills at the SkiMovie and Speed run at the A9 Unterschwarzach lift. Try the short detour to the B6 Seekar lift on this circuit.
Route: A10 Bergfriedlift, slope 10, A9 Unterschwarzachbahn, slope 8a, B3 12er Express, slope 38, B1+B2 12er KOGEL, slopes 30 & 31a, B5 Zehner 6er, slopes 31, 30, 37 & 37a, B1+B2 12er KOGEL, slope 40, C1 Hochalmbahn, slope 51, C2 Spieleck 6er, slope 51, C3 Hochalm 6er, slopes 56 & 57, D3 Rosswald 6er, slope 70, D2 Hasenauer 8er, slopes 79 & 80, D5 Sunliner 4er, slope 87, G3 Wetterkreuz 6er, slopes 146 & 145, A1+A2 Schattberg X-press, slopes 4 & 5, A6 Schattberg Sprinter, slopes 8 & 8a
- Duration: approx. 3.5 hours without breaks
- Length: approx. 30 km
- Altitude covered: approx. 6,500 m
- Gradient: Ø 217 m / km
- Lifts: 18
- Difficulty: 66 % blue, 34 % red
Tyrol Circuit
The Tyrol Circuit is an absolute skiing fun highlight! However, with its demanding red pistes, it is rather suited for ambitious winter sports enthusiasts. The circuit is perfect for getting to know the Tyrolean mountains in the Skicircus and promises astonishing views. Tip: A repeat trip on the Reckmoos Nord face is highly recommended. The natural slopes with numerous waves and the wild landscape is sure to provide winter joy.
Route:
F1 Streuböden, F2 Lärchfilzkogel, slope 110, E1+E2 Reckmoos Nord, slope 122a, E3 Hochhörndl 4er, slopes 122, 123 & 124, E6 TirolS, slope 87, G3 Wetterkreuz 6er, slope 146, G1 Bernkogelbahn, slope 146, G2 Bernkogel 6er, slope 148, D6 Reiter-Ost 6er, slopes 87 & 125, E5 TirolS, E4 Reckmoos Süd, slope 121, E1 Reckmoos Nord, slope 109, F8 Maiskopflift, slope 105
- Duration: approx. 2.5 hours without breaks
- Length: approx. 22 km
- Altitude covered: approx. 4,300 m
- Gradient: Ø 195 m / km
- Lifts: 14
- Difficulty: 28 % blue, 72 % red
All the information at a glance
Tip: a dedicated folder (ski map) is available from all cable car ticket offices, providing detailed descriptions of the Skicircus circuit and all additional circuits – and ensuring that you take on only the elevation gain and slopes that are truly essential!
Download the ski map here!