Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl ski area
12 Peaks Ski Region
Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl is the highest-altitude ski resort in the 12 Peaks Ski Region. With an altitude ranging from 1,000 to 2,100 metres, it is one of the ski resorts in the Salzburg region with the most reliable snow conditions. Perfectly groomed slopes, modern lift facilities and an impressive mountain backdrop make Zauchensee a popular destination for skiing and snowboarding.
Thanks to the connection to Snow Space Salzburg via Flachauwinkl and the Shuttleberg, you can enjoy unlimited skiing variety and ski almost non-stop from Zauchensee to Alpendorf through the entire 12 Peaks Ski Region. The perfect conditions for your skiing holiday!
Skiing & snowboarding in the Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl ski area
With 45 kilometres of slopes, the ski resort has something for every skier: top-class runs from the Rosskopf to the Tauernkar, the sporty World Cup run on the Gamskogel and snow-covered deep-snow slopes offer skiing at its very best. The Zauchensee- Flachauwinkl ski resort offers runs for all ability levels, as well as a wide range of fun activities for families, including the Family Park on the Rosskopf and Zauchi’s Kinderland.
Benefits and highlights of the ski area
- Guaranteed snow right through to after Easter thanks to its high-altitude location between 1,000 and 2,100 metres
- Quick and easy access via the A10 Tauernautobahn motorway
- A wide range of slopes (red, blue, black, ski routes) for beginners, leisure skiers and competitive skiers
- Ski & Fun variety: Family Park and Funslope on the Rosskopf, permanent race tracks on the Gamskogel and at the Kogelalm, Funslope on the Gamskogel, Zauchi’s Kinderland with a magic carpet.
- 12 Peaks Trophy: The ski challenge across 12 peaks, 5 valleys and 210 kilometres of slopes from Zauchensee via Flachauwinkl, Flachau, Wagrain and Kleinarl to St. Johann/Alpendorf
- Freeride hotspot: powder slopes such as the “East” on the Gamskogel, mogul runs, ski routes, tree runs and more for freeride enthusiasts.
- Modern valley stations in Zauchensee and Flachauwinkl, including sports shops, ski service, ski storage, dining options, Kids World, and ticket and information services at the ticket offices
- Top-class ski schools with highly qualified ski instructors and guides
- Venue for the FIS Women’s Ski World Cup races in the speed disciplines of downhill and super-G (held every two years)
- Ski-in/ski-out: a wide range of accommodation and apartments right on the slopes and in the heart of Zauchensee
- Mountain restaurants and ski huts serving regional specialities and top-class cuisine
Family offers & children's area
The expertly groomed slopes in the Zauchensee ski paradise offer families with children plenty of space for carefree practice runs. Extra skiing excitement awaits you in the Family Park on the Rosskopf, as well as on the race courses on the Gamskogel and at the Kogelalm – complete with a personalised race video. Perfect for competitions with family and friends!
The fun slopes on the Gamskogel and Rosskopf offer even more variety. Young skiers can take their first turns in Zauchi’s Kinderland and gain skiing experience tailored to children. In the Zauchensee World Cup Arena, the new Kids World invites children to play and climb.
At the most beautiful vantage points in the ski resort, photo points and love hearts provide the perfect backdrop for unforgettable snapshots and Instagram selfies.
Zauchensee - an extraordinary ski area
Ski stars and freeride hotspot
The Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl ski resort offers varied runs, wide carving slopes, excellent freeride routes – including the legendary ‘East’ run on the Gamskogel – several tree runs and one of the most spectacular runs in the international FIS Women’s Ski World Cup. The Kälberloch run on the Gamskogel, one of the most challenging runs in the Women’s Ski World Cup, hosts the speed events: the downhill and super-G.
Zauchensee has been hosting FIS World Cup races for over 40 years – and is a hotspot for international skiing stars. For young skiers, Zauchensee is home to the Kogelalm training centre, which includes two training runs for slalom and giant slalom.
The ski resort is also regarded as a freeride hotspot. Alongside the famous ‘East’ run on the Gamskogel, there are numerous powder runs on deep-snow slopes. These are best explored with the guides from our ski schools, who know exactly where to find the perfect run.
Service and cuisine in Zauchensee
The multi-service valley stations, Weltcuparena Zauchensee and Highport Flachauwinkl, are the main entry points to the Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl ski area. Here you’ll find free parking for cars and buses, charging points for electric cars, well-stocked sports shops offering ski hire and repair services, ski storage facilities, and a variety of restaurants and bars for a bite to eat and après-ski.
Throughout the Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl ski area, there are quaint ski huts and modern mountain restaurants to discover, where you can enjoy the most popular local specialities, hot and cold dishes, and refreshing drinks. From the sun-drenched terraces, you can enjoy breathtaking views of the snow-covered mountains.
Attractions in the ski area
What makes the ski area special
A highlight for the whole family is the World Cup downhill race on the Gamskogel: on fine days, the new Schwarzwandbahn cable car and the World Cup Express take you up to the spectacular viewpoint at an altitude of 2,176 metres – the highest point in the ski resort. From the very spot where the top female athletes of the FIS Ski World Cup begin their World Cup downhill run in January, you can enjoy a 360° view across the Salzburg mountains.
12 Peaks Trophy – the ultimate skiing experience
The 12 Peaks Trophy is the most athletic way to experience all the highlights of Zauchensee, Flachauwinkl, Flachau, Kleinarl, Wagrain and St. Johann/Alpendorf on your own skis. The ski circuit takes you over 12 peaks, through 5 valleys and covers 10,000 metres of elevation gain from Zauchensee to Alpendorf and back. To complete the challenge, you have either one day of skiing or the whole season – whichever you prefer.
The starting point for the 12 PEAKS Trophy in Zauchensee is the Tauernkarbahn.
Contact & Arrival
to Zauchensee-Flachauwinkl
Flachauwinklstraße 215, 5542 Flachau