With more than 7,000 kilometers of slopes, Austria is a dream for every skier or snowboarder. You can find everything you have ever dreamed of in the Austrian skiing regions: runs of all difficulty levels, a wide variety of terrain, gorgeous landscape, outstanding cuisine, and excellent hospitality. But sometimes, the only thing you desperately crave is a long ride down to the valley until your thighs burn. So if you fancy placing yourself a challenge, check out this top of the longest ski runs in Austria! As a tip, you’ll find the most challenging run in each skiing area.
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Schwarze Schneid, Sölden – 15km
Sölden is with no doubt one of the best ski regions in Austria. What makes the area so unique: the high altitude granted by the three ski mountains higher than 3,000 meters, the two glacier ski areas (Rettenbach Glacier and Tiefenbach Glacier), and the excellent 144 kilometers of ski slopes operated by 31 modern lifts and two modern gondolas.
First place on this top goes for the Schwarze Schneid slope, 15 kilometers long and the longest ski run in Austria. The descent takes its name from the 3,340-meter-high Schwarze Schneid mountain, one of the three-thousand-meter peaks in the Sölden ski area.
The 15 kilometer- ski run begins at the Schwarze Schneide Platform on the Rettenbach Glacier, at 3,340 meters. It ends down into the valley, at Gaislachkoglbahn, covering almost 2,000 meters altitude, which is quite incredible if you think. The longest ski run in Austria passes through the beautiful valley of Rettenbach, and the views are just stunning.
Before the descent, make sure to proceed to the skiing area’s highest point. Walk around 15 minutes, and you’ll find a viewing platform at the summit. The views over the valley and the surrounding mountains will astonish you!
TIP. Slope number 31 is the most challenging in the region, with a length of one kilometer only and an elevation difference of 300 meters, but definitely, a must while here.
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Hochjoch Totale, Silvretta Montafon – 12 km
Silvretta Montafon is another gorgeous skiing area in Austria, situated in the southernmost valley of Austria. The region has 140 kilometers of perfectly groomed slopes operated by modern lifts and cable cars. Fifty percent of the slope kilometers are above 2,000 meters, and the black slopes have a gradient of up to 81 percent.
The longest ski run in the region, Hochjoch Totale, has 12 kilometers, and it’s a must for every winter enthusiast!
Start the ascent at the Grasjochbahn valley station in St. Gallenkirch. Then, take the train that leads up to Alpilagrat at 2,430 meters. From here, follow slopes 1a, 1b, and 1c until you reach the other side of the valley in Schruns. The 12 kilometers-ski run carries you through the longest ski tunnel in the world, 470meters long. As you get out of the tunnel, you will be amazed by the incredible views over the Montafon mountains.
TIP. Don’t leave this area without riding slope 7, called “Black Scorpions,” one of the most challenging runs in the ski area with a gradient of up to 80%.
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Eleven, Ischgl – 11km
One of Austria’s most popular winter sports resorts, Silvretta Arena Ischgl/Samnaun, needs no introduction. The ski area includes 239 kilometers of uninterrupted ski runs, 45 cable cars & lifts and reaches altitudes up to 2,872 meters. There are ski runs for every ski or snowboard level, and for the more adventurous ones, you’ll get more than 20 kilometers of black slopes.
As the name suggests, Eleven is the ski slope’s length, boasting 1,495 meters of vertical drop. The longest ski run in Ischgl begins at Greitspitz, at 2,872 meters, which is the highest elevation in this ski area. It continues over the Idalp, at 2,300 meters, and ends directly into the center of Ischgl, at 1,377 meters. The start is easy and comfortable to reach via the modern cable car system, and the views along the way are gorgeous!
TIP. If you are looking for the most challenging run, head to slope 14a, Lange Wand. It’s the steepest slope in the Silvretta Arena, with a gradient of over 70 percent!
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Vermalen, Sonnenkopf – Klostertal – 11km
The Sonnenkopf ski area in Voralberg is a popular place among families and beginners, with 30 kilometers of perfectly groomed slopes. Due to its high altitude, snow is guaranteed from autumn until late spring.
With a length of 11 km, Vermalen is the longest ski run in the region and a real challenge for every skier! Between the start at Glattingrat(2,300 m) and the finish at Sonnenkopf valley station, there is an elevation difference of over 1,300 meters.
TIP. For the most adventurous ones, try the black slope ten at Bäraloch. With a gradient of 64 percent, the 1,5-kilometer long slope is one of the steepest in Austria.
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Krippenstein, Obertraun – 11km
Dachstein Krippenstein, also called Stoa, is a small ski resort in Dachstein–Salzkammergut, in Upper Austria. Away from mass tourism, this area has a more relaxed and calm vibe than others. And the views are spectacular!
This ski region offers a limited amount of slopes (12 kilometers); still, this ski resort has so much to offer for those off-piste and freeride enthusiasts! Thirty kilometers of off-piste routes, between 609 and 2,109 meters altitude, with incredible landscapes, for every winter sports fan.
Krippenstein has a beautiful, long slope with a total length of 11 kilometers and 1,500 meters elevation difference. Two cable cars access the top of the mountain. The first cable car goes from the valley station to the first station, the Schönbergalm (Section 1), while the second cable car reaches the top of the mountain, the Krippenstein (Section 2).
If there is a place where you can achieve more than 100 kilometers in only one day, Krippenstein is the one! My personal best: 12 ascents with the cable cars and 132 downhill ski kilometers in only one day at Krippenstein, according to www.skiline.cc! Crazy, right?
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Höhenfresser/Height Devouring, Zell am Ziller – 10km
Zillertal Arena is the largest skiing area of the Zillertal valley and includes 147 kilometers of uninterrupted ski runs, 52 cable cars & lifts, and reaches altitudes up to 2,500 meters. The Zell area is connected to the Gerlos area, and the views are spectacular. For the brave ones, you’ll get 11 kilometers of black slopes in the whole region.
The 10 kilometers- ski run Höhenfresser starts at Übergansjoch, at 2,500 meters altitude, and ends at Zell am Zillertal, at 580 meters altitude. It covers almost 2,000 vertical meters, which is the most significant altitude difference in the whole country; therefore, the name of Height Devouring. From the Karspitzbahn(middle station) to Zell am Ziller, the red slope changes into a black one, with a length of 2,5 kilometers.
TIP. If you are looking for another challenging run in the area, head to Gerlos. The slope 36, with a length of 2 kilometers and an elevation difference of 400 meters, is definitely a must!
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Hohe Scharte, Schlossalm – Angertal – Stunerkogel – 10 km
Schlossalm-Angertal-Stunerkogel is the largest ski resort in Gastein valley. The gorgeous area reaches altitudes up to 2,300 meters and offers 86 kilometers of slopes( 30km blue, 50km red, 2,6km black). While here, don’t miss the 140 m long suspension bridge at the Stubnerkogelbahn in Bad Gastein, Europe’s highest suspension bridge.
With a length of over 10 kilometers and a vertical drop of 1,440 meters, Hohe Scharte(H1+H2+H3) is one of the longest ski runs in the eastern Alps and a must for every winter enthusiast. Although the ride up takes almost 45 minutes, the descent is all worth the effort. Try to be at the top first thing in the morning, so you’ll get the chance to ride on perfectly groomed marks.
Tip. For the most challenging run, head to the two-kilometer Bürgerwald run, with a vertical drop of 600 meters.
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Neustift, Stubai Glacier- 10km
Neustift in the Stubai Valley is the gateway to Austria’s largest glacier ski area, the Stubai Glacier. The 64 kilometers of mostly blue and red slopes make for diverse ski entertainment from 1,750 meters to 2,300 meters.
The 10-kilometer long ski run in Neustift begins from the Wildspitz mountain station at 3,210 meters and leads down to Mutterberg, at 1,695 meters. For the first part, keep the blue ski slope seven and then follow the ski route 14, called “Wilde Grub’n.”
TIP. Daunhill slope 22, with a gradient of 60 percent, is the steepest in the region, so make sure to check this one while here.
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Diedamskopf, Schoppernau- 10km
Diedamskopf-Schoppernau in Voralberg is a beautiful ski resort with 40 kilometers of natural snow slopes for all difficulty levels (13km blue, 18km red, 9km black). The ski area reaches altitudes of 2,060 meters and offers charming panoramic views of the Bregenzerwald region.
A 10 km long natural snow valley run awaits you at Diedamskopf. With an elevation difference of 1,240 meters, the ski area’s longest ski run leads from the Diedamskopf mountain station to the Unterdiedams valley station. If you wish, you can detour the descent via ski route 21.
TIP. For maximum satisfaction, experienced skiers should try the black slope one starting at Wedelstube restaurant, on top of Diedamskopf.
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Frommes, Serfaus Fiss Ladis – 10km
Serfaus Fiss Ladis is one of the top skiing regions in Tyrol, with 214 kilometers of slopes(47km blue, 123km red, 28km black) served by 68 modern cable cars and lifts – something for everyone!
Between 1,200 and 2,820 meters, there are numerous slopes of various difficulty levels, but everyone craves the Frommes run. The 10 km long run in Fiss stretches from the Schönjoch (2,436m) to the Sonnenbahn middle station and down to the valley in Ladis.
TIP. For the adventurer ones, try the black marked Pezid run, starting from the Pezid summit at an altitude of 2770 m. Another highlight is the slope Direttissima, which begins at the Zwölferkopf and leads directly to Fiss.
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