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Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer resort profile
Salzburgerland · Austria
Slopes5 km
Lifts2
- Altitude730 mStateSalzburgerlandCountryAustria
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer ski area
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Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer is part of this ski area.
Terrain and lift totals on this page refer to the complete ski area rather than only the resort centre.
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Mountain rangeBerchtesgadener AlpenVertical drop0 - 0 metersDescent0 metersMountain(s)Hinterreit 1178m
Scale and terrain across the full ski area, not only Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer.
This profile covers the Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer ski area. Across the full ski area, the profile combines 5 km of slopes, 2 lifts. Beginner terrain is the largest difficulty share at about 60%.
Ski areaTerrain mix5 km slopes76% confidenceSki areaLift network2 lifts76% confidenceSki areaPublished resort rating0.0/576% confidence
Compact ski areaBeginner focusDense lift network
Ski-area scale
5 km. A compact network is practical for short stays and straightforward navigation.
Terrain character
The terrain is clearly weighted toward beginner skiing. The largest share is about 60%.
Vertical range, lift access and terrain value.
Dense lift accessHigh published capacityHigher terrain cost
Lift infrastructure
About 2.5 slope km per lift indicates a relatively dense access network. Published hourly capacity is 50,300 persons, about 25150 persons/hour per lift and 10060 per slope kilometre.
Pass value
The adult day pass has a relatively high terrain-cost ratio of about €9.40 per slope km.
Ski slopes
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Terrain size and difficulty distribution across Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer.
This ski area is clearly oriented toward beginner skiers. The displayed kilometre shares describe the full ski area rather than only the current resort base.
Beginner terrain focusSlopes16 ski slopesTotal5 kmBlue3 km60%Red2 km40%Ski routes8 km
Ski lifts
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Lift mix, access density and published capacity across Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer.
The ski area has 2 lifts. Surface / drag lift is the largest listed category at 19. Chairlifts and gondolas account for about 42% of the published lift-type breakdown. The network provides about 2.5 slope km per lift.
Surface-lift emphasisDense terrain accessHigh published capacitySurface / drag lift 19Chairlift 9Gondola 5
Ski pass
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Published ticket prices and terrain-adjusted value.
The adult day pass has a higher cost per published slope kilometre; location, infrastructure and convenience may be more important than terrain scale alone.
Higher terrain costTicket Price Price/km Daycard adult €47 €9.40/km 6-day adult €235 €47.00/km Daycard child €23.50 €4.70/km 6-day child €119 €23.80/km
Altitude
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Share of mapped ski terrain by elevation band.
About 74% of the mapped terrain lies below 1,000 m. This lower sector is more vulnerable to mild spells, rain and late-season snow loss, although it may also include sheltered or tree-lined skiing where local vegetation and terrain permit.
Lower-snow vulnerabilityPotential sheltered terrainLargest share: Low (<1000m)Low (<1000m)74%Intermediate (≤2000m)26%
Slope angle
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Share of mapped terrain by slope-angle class.
Only about 2% is classified in steeper angle groups; roughly 98% is moderate or gentler. The mapped angle profile is predominantly non-technical, with limited need for expert-level technique.
Mostly moderate anglesLargest share: Moderate or gentlerModerate or gentler98%Bit steep1%Steep1%
Orientation
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Aspect distribution and its likely influence on sun and snow retention.
North-facing terrain is prominent, generally favouring colder snow retention and slower daytime softening. Sunnier aspects may still change more quickly during mild weather.
Colder-snow exposureCool-aspect majorityLargest share: NorthNorth95%East5%
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Address
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AddressSaalfelden Leogang Touristik GmbH Mittergasse 21a 5760 Saalfelden AustriaPlaceSaalfelden am Steinernen Meer Salzburgerland Austria
Contact
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Websitewww.hinterreit.at
What makes this resort different
Family progression base
Mountain character
Saalfelden am Steinernen Meer is best understood as a family progression base: easier terrain, moderate gradients and usable access make progression the strongest structural story.
60% blue pistes
98% moderate/gentler terrain
The trade-off
Progression-focused trips where easier and moderate terrain form a large part of the usable mountain.
Advanced skiers seeking a strongly technical profile may find the terrain mix less distinctive.
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