Zauchensee
Austria
Elevation
1,000m – 2,176m
Lifts
16
Slopes
45 km
Airport
Salzburg (SZG)
About Zauchensee
Zauchensee, the highest ski resort in the Salzburger Sportwelt, offers a fantastic high-alpine setting with guaranteed snow. The challenging slopes have hosted World Cup races, with 45 km of slopes served by 16 lifts, spanning from 1,000m to 2,176m. The nearest airport is Salzburg (SZG).
Ski Area Details
Key Stats
Summit2,176m
Base1,000m
Vertical Drop1,176m
Total Lifts16
Total Slopes45 km
Slopes
Blue (Intermediate)23
Red (Advanced)17
Black (Expert)4
Ratings
Skiing
Beginners
Intermediate
Advanced
Off-Piste
Snowboarding
Park
Cross-Country
Snow Guarantee
Resort
Value for Money
Family Friendly
Après Ski
Winter Hiking
Mountain Weather
Skiing: Fair
advisoryWind Advisory
Moderate gusts up to 57 km/h. Exposed areas may be uncomfortable.
11°C
Clear Sky
Feels11°C
Wind3 km/h
Humidity67%
Snow9 cm
10°C1°C06:3119:452,176m
5-Day Forecast
Thu
9°C/0°C
—
16 km/h
Fri
6°C/2°C
3.5 cm
14 km/h
Sat
12°C/4°C
0.2 cm
18 km/h
Sun
13°C/5°C
8.1mm
9 km/h
Mon
8°C/2°C
1.9mm
10 km/h
Data: Visual Crossing · Updated 08:55
Avalanche Warning
2
ModerateLevel 2 — Moderate
Region: Glockner Group Pasterze
Valid: 10 Apr — 11 Apr 2026Published: 10 Apr, 15:00
Data: EUREGIO Avalanche Report (CC BY 4.0) Full Report
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