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Königsleiten Ski Resort Guide

Königsleiten, Austria

Rated: 3/5 (from 6 ratings)

Ski Area Highlights
Recommended ForExpert Skiers, Intermediates, Beginners, Snowboarders and Snowfall!
Total Piste Length160km
Highest Lift2,300m
Resort Height1,600m
 Nearest AirportsInnsbruck Airport and Salzburg
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Königsleiten

The ski area of Königsleiten is in the Austrian Alps at an altitude of 1,600m, with 160km of marked runs.

Summary

Königsleiten is part of the Zillertal Arena ski area with access to 322km of downhill skiing, with 143 marked pistes, served by a total of 112 ski lifts. In addition to the skiing in Königsleiten itself (160km of pisted ski runs), the appropriate ski Lift Pass will allow you to ski or snowboard in the other Zillertal Arena ski resorts of Gerlos and Zell am Ziller. Königsleiten is directly linked by Ski Lift to the ski areas of Gerlos.

The ski resort itself is at 1,600m, so skiing or boarding back to the resort is usually possible. With ski lifts as high as 2,300m, snow cover is generally reliable.

Skiing

There are a variety of pistes to suit all levels of skier ability, from Beginner to Expert.

Snowboarding

Königsleiten offers some good boarding and there is a Snow Park in Königsleiten.

Notable Ski Runs

The longest possible descent in Königsleiten is 8km long and the most difficult run is the 'Falschbach'.

Snow and Weather

When will it snow in Königsleiten?

The next notable snow forecast is 10cm, expected on 26 November.

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Ski Area Stats

Königsleiten Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
14km
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
102km
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
44km
Downhill
Total Length
160km
Cross Country
Total Length
10km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
50

Zillertal Arena Ski Area

Piste and Lift Stats
Black Pistes
Expert Trails
14
Red Pistes
Intermediate Runs
89
Blue Pistes
Easy Trails
40
Downhill
Total Length
322km
Ski Lifts
Number of Lifts
112

Altitudes & Slopes

Königsleiten Ski Area Heights

Lift Heights and Resort Altitude
Highest Lift2,300m
Lowest Piste1,600m
Resort Altitude (Königsleiten)1,600m
Max Vertical700m

Ski Slope Aspects

N, E, S, W

Königsleiten has ski slopes facing north, south, as well as west and east, offering both sunny and sheltered skiing.

Ratings & Suitability

Ratings for Königsleiten
Expert Skiers
Intermediate Skiers
Beginners
Snowboarding
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Ski Lessons in Königsleiten

Find a Ski Instructor

To choose a Ski School, and book Group Ski Lessons or a Private Instructor, see Königsleiten Ski Schools and Königsleiten Ski Instructors.

Location and Map

Where is Königsleiten?

This ski resort is in the Austrian Alps in Wald im Pinzgau, Zell am See District.

Map

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How to get there

 By Air

The nearest airport to Königsleiten is Innsbruck Airport, 90 minutes drive away.

Salzburg, Munich, Bolzano and Klagenfurt airports are all within three hours drive.

Infrastructure

Ski Lift Capacity

The 50 ski lifts are able to uplift 75,135 skiers and snowboarders every hour.

Snow Making

Snow-making is available, on 35km of ski runs, with 100 snow cannons.

Season Dates

When is Königsleiten open?

 Open from : 6 December 2024*
*Zillertal Arena.

 Closes : 21 April 2025*
*Zillertal Arena.

Usual opening is early December, and usual closing is Late April.

NOTE:- Ski area, lift and piste opening is subject to Current Snow Conditions.

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