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Schmittenhöhe - Zell am See ski resort is in Zell am See - Kaprun, Austria. 27 lifts serve guests. Elevation: 760 - 2000 m.

Trail information

Altitude and trails

Schmittenhöhe - Zell am See, Austria

★★★★★4.3out of 5

2,000 м

top

1,240 м

Vertical drop

760 м

base

Total slopes

77 км

Lifts

Vertical drop

1,240 м

Longest run

6 км

Adult ski pass

€ 79 / day

Snowmaking

100 % of slopes

Opening hours

08:30 - 16:30

Trails by difficulty - 77 km total

Easy30 км · 39 %

Intermediate28 км · 36 %

Difficult19 км · 25 %

Longest run: Schmittenhöhe-Schüttdorf - 6 км, vertical drop 1,250 м. Hardest run: Trass descent - 4 км, vertical drop 1,000 м.

Snowmaking: 600 snow guns cover 100 % of the slopes.

Ski pass prices

Adults

€ 79

Youth

€ 59

Children

€ 39.5

Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Good to know

Located high above Lake Zell (Zeller See), the ski resort on Schmittenhöhe offers variety and entertainment with five valley runs. In addition to the construction of the zellamseeXpress gondola lift for the 2016/17 season, the ski route leading to Bruckberg was transformed into a piste leading to the corner station.

Lifts and pistes

The introduction of the new 10-person areitXpress gondola lift in 2017/2018 improved access from Schüttdorf. The Zell am See winter sports resort boasts a long list of attractions, notably Schmidolin's Dragon Park and the Kidslope on the Glocknerbahn lift. For winter sports enthusiasts looking for a challenge, there is the Funslope XXL and the Trassabfahrt piste with gradients of up to 70%.

And if your legs are not too tired by evening,

Snowparks

“Schmittenhöhe Der Snowpark”: 2 lines of varying difficulty. There is a line for beginners, and part of the park is lit in the evening. According to the resort's official website.

Maps

Schmittenhöhe - Zell am See ski resort trail map

Lifts

Ski lifts in detail

27 lifts · Season 2026/27

2Aerial trams
7Gondola lifts
10Chairlifts
4T-bars and platters
2Rope tows
2Magic carpets

Lifts in total

Capacity

54,778people/hour

Total lift length

28.9км

Newest lift: Kapellenbahn, 2026 г.Longest lift: zellamseeXpress II (Winkelstation-Salersbachköpfl), 2,883 м

Data verified on 31 July 2026. Source: the resort’s own website.

Webcams

Schmittenhöhe2,000 м · Zell am Seelive zellamseeXpress1,920 м · Zell am Seelive Thumersbach760 м · Zell am Seelive zellamseeXpress1,115 м · Viehhofenlive Zell am See - FlyingCam1,941 м · Zell am Seelive

Video

Playlist · 4 videos

Contacts and opening hours

Resort contacts

Official website

www.schmitten.at

Phone

Coordinates

47.32644, 12.77240

Countries

Austria

Lift opening hours

Opening hours

08:30 - 16:30

Typical season

Early December - mid-April

Season

Schmittenhöhe - Zell am See

Mid · 1 380 м

Updated at 07:24

+12°Fairfeels like +12°

Precipitation0 mmMET

wind7 km/hMET

Snow line3 250 мCALC

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Average monthly snowfall at Schmittenhöhe - Zell am See

Snowiest month:January- 91 cm

91Jan7 days

52Feb4 days

51Mar5 days

17Apr2 days

32Nov2 days

62Dec4 days

Snowfall per month - cm. Below each bar - how many days it snowed that month. Observation data for the last 3 completed seasons.

Accommodation

Hotels and apartments in the resort towns

Zell am See0.3 кмSchüttdorf0.7 кмZellermoos1.1 кмBruckberg1.2 кмViehhofen0.5 кмWiesenlehen3.2 кмThumersbach4 кмFürth4 кмMaishofen5 кмKaprun6 км

Prices are per night for a stay in high season. Last checked: 9 September 2026.

What visitors say about the resort

Schmittenhöhe is valued for its views: the mountain rises above Lake Zell, and the panorama from the summit appears in almost every review. Visitors praise the lively town below, with its lakeside promenade and shops, as well as the shared lift pass with the Kitzsteinhorn glacier.

Criticism focuses on the elevation: the base is at 750 m, and the run into town is far from always open. The second issue is that the ski area is small, at around 70 km, and enough for only a couple of days for a confident skier. Visitors also complain about queues for the gondola in town.

An editorial summary of public reviews on specialist sites. This is not a visitor review: we retell what is written about the resort most often, both praise and criticism.

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Frequently asked questions

Which months are best for a trip to Schmittenhöhe?

In terms of snowfall, the winter months are the most favorable: January averages 91 cm, December 61.7 cm, February 51.7 cm, and March 51.1 cm. There is noticeably less snow in April - 17.4 cm - so December to March is the best period for skiing.

How much does a lift pass cost at Schmittenhöhe?

A day pass costs €79. The price is €59 for juniors and €39.5 for children.

How much does accommodation cost in high season?

Accommodation starts at €306 per night in Zell am See and €313 in Kaprun. Prices start at €412 in Thumersbach, €648 in Maishofen, and €315 per night in Fürth.

Where is the best place to stay?

The largest selection of accommodation is listed in Kaprun and Zell am See, with 6 hotels each. Zell am See offers the lowest nightly rate, from €306, compared with €313 in Kaprun.

Is the resort suitable for beginners?

Yes, the resort has 30 km of easy pistes out of a total of 77 km. For comparison, there are 28 km of intermediate pistes and 19 km of difficult pistes, so beginners have a good range of options.

What are the lift operating hours?

The lifts operate from 08:30 to 16:30. They include Schmittenhöhebahn, Sonnenalmbahn, areitXpress, trassXpress, and sections I and II of zellamseeXpress.