Ski Lifts In Zell am See

Zell am See Ski Resort has a modern and efficient lift system, with a total of 48 lifts, including gondolas, chairlifts, draglifts, and cable cars. The lifts can transport up to 70,000 people per hour, and have a high standard of comfort and safety. The lifts are also equipped with heated seats, Wi-Fi, and audio guides, to enhance the experience of the visitors. The resort has a total of 220 km of ski runs, which are well-connected and accessible by the lifts. The resort also has a ski lift pass system, which allows visitors to access both the Schmittenhöhe and the Kitzsteinhorn ski areas, as well as other nearby ski resorts, such as Saalbach-Hinterglemm, Leogang, and Fieberbrunn. The ski lift pass prices vary depending on the season, duration, and age of the visitors.

Zell am See Ski Resort also has a high-quality infrastructure, with a range of facilities and services for the convenience and comfort of the visitors. The resort has several ski depots, where visitors can store their ski equipment safely and conveniently. The resort also has several ski shops, where visitors can buy or rent ski equipment, clothing, and accessories. The resort also has several ski schools, where visitors can learn or improve their skiing and snowboarding skills, with qualified and experienced instructors. The resort also has several ski patrols, medical centers, and rescue services, to ensure the safety and well-being of the visitors.

Schmittenhöhe is the highest and most scenic sector of the ski area, reaching an altitude of 2000 meters. It offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the lake of Zell am See. The sector has 25 ski lifts, which can transport up to 32,000 skiers per hour. The ski lifts in Schmittenhöhe are:

Sonnenalmbahn: This is a 60-person aerial tramway, which was built in 1978. It connects the valley station of Schüttdorf with the Sonnenalm, where the ski slopes begin. The lift has a length of 1136 meters, and a carrying capacity of 690 skiers per hour.
Schmittenhöhebahn: This is a 45-person aerial tramway, which was built in 2009. It connects the valley station of Schüttdorf with the summit of Schmittenhöhe, where the highest and most challenging ski slopes are located. The lift has a length of 2757 meters, and a carrying capacity of 325 skiers per hour.
trassXpress: This is an 8-person gondola lift with seat heating, which was built in 2007. It connects the valley station of Schüttdorf with the TrassXpress station, where the famous Trass slope, the longest and steepest slope in the ski area, starts. The lift has a length of 2847 meters, and a carrying capacity of 2400 skiers per hour.
cityXpress: This is a 4-person gondola lift, which was built in 2003. It connects the town center of Zell am See with the cityXpress station, where the ski slopes of the Schmittenhöhe sector end. The lift has a length of 1965 meters, and a carrying capacity of 1750 skiers per hour.
Glocknerbahn: This is an 8-person high speed chairlift with bubble and seat heating, which was built in 2013. It connects the Glocknerwiese station with the Glockner station, where the ski slopes of the Schmittenhöhe sector continue. The lift has a length of 945 meters, and a carrying capacity of 3700 skiers per hour.
Kettingbahn: This is a 6-person high speed chairlift with bubble and seat heating, which was built in 2009. It connects the Ketting station with the Kettingalm station, where the ski slopes of the Schmittenhöhe sector continue. The lift has a length of 962 meters, and a carrying capacity of 3200 skiers per hour.
Breiteckbahn: This is a 6-person high speed chairlift with bubble and seat heating, which was built in 2007. It connects the Breiteck station with the Breiteckalm station, where the ski slopes of the Schmittenhöhe sector continue. The lift has a length of 1033 meters, and a carrying capacity of 3200 skiers per hour.
Hochmaisbahn: This is a 6-person high speed chairlift with bubble and seat heating, which was built in 2005. It connects the Hochmais station with the Hochmaisalm station, where the ski slopes of the Schmittenhöhe sector continue. The lift has a length of 1188 meters, and a carrying capacity of 3000 skiers per hour.
Hirschkogel-Express: This is a 4-person high speed chairlift, which was built in 1998. It connects the Hirschkogel station with the Hirschkogelalm station, where the ski slopes of the Schmittenhöhe sector continue. The lift has a length of 1641 meters, and a carrying capacity of 2600 skiers per hour.
Sonnengratbahn: This is a 4-person chairlift, which was built in 2012. It connects the Sonnengrat station with the Sonnengratalm station, where the ski slopes of the Schmittenhöhe sector continue. The lift has a length of 758 meters, and a carrying capacity of 2016 skiers per hour.
Kapellenbahn: This is a 4-person chairlift, which was built in 2001. It connects the Kapelle station with the Kapellenalm station, where the ski slopes of the Schmittenhöhe sector continue. The lift has a length of 785 meters, and a carrying capacity of 2394 skiers per hour.
Sonnkogelbahn: This is a 3-person high speed chairlift, which was built in 1984. It connects the Sonnkogel station with the Sonnkogelalm station, where the ski slopes of the Schmittenhöhe sector continue. The lift has a length of 1230 meters, and a carrying capacity of 2158 skiers per hour.
Ebenbergbahn: This is a 2-person chairlift, which was built in 2000. It connects the Ebenberg station with the Ebenbergalm station, where the ski slopes of the Schmittenhöhe sector continue. The lift has a length of 680 meters, and a carrying capacity of 1198 skiers per hour.
Hochzellerbahn: This is a 2-person chairlift, which was built in 1992. It connects the Hochzeller station with the Hochzelleralm station, where the ski slopes of the Schmittenhöhe sector continue. The lift has a length of 376 meters, and a carrying capacity of 1200 skiers per hour.
Osthanglift: This is a T-bar lift, which was built in 2019. It connects the Osthang station with the Osthangalm station, where the ski slopes of the Schmittenhöhe sector continue. The lift has a length of 534 meters, and a carrying capacity of 1200 skiers per hour.
Fallegglift: This is a T-bar lift, which was built in 2011. It connects the Fallegg station with the Falleggalm station, where the ski slopes of the Schmittenhöhe sector continue. The lift has a length of 329 meters, and a carrying capacity of 1209 skiers per hour.
Schmiedhoflift: This is a T-bar lift, which was built in 1982. It connects the Schmiedhof station with the Schmiedhofalm station, where the ski slopes of the Schmittenhöhe sector continue. The lift has a length of 371 meters, and a carrying capacity of 1440 skiers per hour.
Hahnkopflift: This is a T-bar lift, which was built in 1972. It connects the Hahnkopf station with the Hahnkopfalm station, where the ski slopes of the Schmittenhöhe sector continue. The lift has a length of 584 meters, and a carrying capacity of 1438 skiers per hour.
Enzianlift: This is a rope tow/baby lift with low rope tow, which is suitable for beginners and children. It is located near the valley station of Schüttdorf. The lift has a length of 100 meters, and a carrying capacity of 712 skiers per hour.
Schmidolinlift: This is a rope tow/baby lift with low rope tow, which is suitable for beginners and children. It is located near the valley station of Schüttdorf. The lift has a length of 100 meters, and a carrying capacity of 720 skiers per hour.
Bambilift: This is a rope tow/baby lift with low rope tow, which is suitable for beginners and children. It is located near the valley station of Schüttdorf. The lift has a length of 83 meters, and a carrying capacity of 720 skiers per hour.
Schmidolins Drachentunnel: This is a people mover/moving carpet with cover, which is suitable for beginners and children. It is located near the valley station of Schüttdorf. The lift has a length of 69 meters, and a carrying capacity of 1440 skiers per hour.
Schmidolins Zauberteppich: This is a people mover/moving carpet with cover, which is suitable for beginners and children. It is located near the valley station of Schüttdorf. The lift has a length of 120 meters, and a carrying capacity of 1440 skiers per hour.

Areitbahn is the second largest sector of the ski area, reaching an altitude of 1800 meters. It offers a variety of ski slopes for all levels of skiers, from beginners to experts. The sector has 12 ski lifts, which can transport up to 24,000 skiers per hour. The ski lifts in Areitbahn are:

areitXpress: This is a 10-person gondola lift with seat heating, which was built in 2017. It connects the valley station of Schüttdorf with the Areitbahn station, where the ski slopes of the Areitbahn sector begin. The lift has a length of 1813 meters, and a carrying capacity of 3600 skiers per hour.
Areitbahn Sektion 2: This is a 6-person gondola lift, which was built in 1996. It connects the Areitbahn station with the Areitbahn II station, where the ski slopes of the Areitbahn sector continue. The lift has a length of 1562 meters, and a carrying capacity of 2400 skiers per hour.
Areitbahn Sektion 3: This is a 6-person gondola lift, which was built in 1996. It connects the Areitbahn II station with the Areitbahn III station, where the ski slopes of the Areitbahn sector end. The lift has a length of 1442 meters, and a carrying capacity of 2400 skiers per hour.
zellamseeXpress I: This is a 10-person gondola lift with seat heating, which was built in 2019. It connects the valley station of Viehhofen with the Winkelstation, where the ski slopes of the zellamseeXpress sector begin. The lift has a length of 533 meters, and a carrying capacity of 2800 skiers per hour.
zellamseeXpress II: This is a 10-person gondola lift with seat heating, which was built in 2016. It connects the Winkelstation with the Salersbachköpfl station, where the ski slopes of the zellamseeXpress sector continue. The lift has a length of 2883 meters, and a carrying capacity of 2800 skiers per hour.
Hochzellerbahn: This is a 2-person chairlift, which was built in 1992. It connects the Hochzeller station with the Hochzelleralm station, where the ski slopes of the Areitbahn sector continue. The lift has a length of 376 meters, and a carrying capacity of 1200 skiers per hour.
Ebenbergbahn: This is a 2-person chairlift, which was built in 2000. It connects the Ebenberg station with the Ebenbergalm station, where the ski slopes of the Areitbahn sector continue. The lift has a length of 680 meters, and a carrying capacity of 1198 skiers per hour.
Sonnkogelbahn: This is a 3-person high speed chairlift, which was built in 1984. It connects the Sonnkogel station with the Sonnkogelalm station, where the ski slopes of the Areitbahn sector continue. The lift has a length of 1230 meters, and a carrying capacity of 2158 skiers per hour.
Kapellenbahn: This is a 4-person chairlift, which was built in 2001. It connects the Kapelle station with the Kapellenalm station, where the ski slopes of the Areitbahn sector continue. The lift has a length of 785 meters, and a carrying capacity of 2394 skiers per hour.
Sonnengratbahn: This is a 4-person chairlift, which was built in 2012. It connects the Sonnengrat station with the Sonnengratalm station, where the ski slopes of the Areitbahn sector continue. The lift has a length of 758 meters, and a carrying capacity of 2016 skiers per hour.
Hirschkogel-Express: This is a 4-person high speed chairlift, which was built in 1998. It connects the Hirschkogel station with the Hirschkogelalm station, where the ski slopes of the Areitbahn sector continue. The lift has a length of 1641 meters, and a carrying capacity of 2600 skiers per hour.
Hochmaisbahn: This is a 6-person high speed chairlift with bubble and seat heating, which was built in 2005. It connects the Hochmais station with the Hochmaisalm station, where the ski slopes of the Areitbahn sector continue. The lift has a length of 1188 meters, and a carrying capacity of 3000 skiers per hour.

Gondolas with a View

One of the most common and convenient lift systems in Zell Am See is the gondola lift. A gondola lift is a type of aerial lift that consists of a cable car that carries passengers in enclosed cabins. Gondola lifts are ideal for transporting large numbers of skiers over long distances and steep terrain. They are also comfortable and safe, as they protect passengers from the weather and offer panoramic views of the surroundings.

Zell Am See has several gondola lifts that connect different parts of the resort. For example, the CityXpress gondola lift takes skiers from the town center to the Schmittenhöhe mountain, where they can access various slopes and trails. The AreitXpress gondola lift transports skiers from the Schüttdorf area to the same mountain, but on the opposite side. The Schmittenhöhebahn gondola lift ascends from the base station to the summit of the Schmittenhöhe, where skiers can enjoy spectacular views of the lake and the Alps. The TrassXpress gondola lift also reaches the summit, but from a different angle, and offers access to the challenging Trass slope. The Sonnenalmbahn and Sonnenkogelbahn gondola lifts connect the lower and upper parts of the Sonnenalm area, which is suitable for intermediate and advanced skiers.

Gondola Lift	Description	Operating Hours
CityXpress	Takes skiers from the town center to the Schmittenhöhe mountain	08:30 – 16:30
AreitXpress	Transports skiers from the Schüttdorf area to the Schmittenhöhe mountain	08:30 – 16:30
Schmittenhöhebahn	Ascends from the base station to the summit of the Schmittenhöhe	08:30 – 16:30
TrassXpress	Also reaches the summit of the Schmittenhöhe, but from a different angle	08:30 – 16:30
Sonnenalmbahn	Connects the lower and upper parts of the Sonnenalm area	08:30 – 16:30
Sonnenkogelbahn	Also connects the lower and upper parts of the Sonnenalm area	08:30 – 16:30
Zell am See Xpress	Connects the Zell am See ski area with the Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn ski area	08:30 – 16:30
Gletscherjet 1	Transports skiers from the valley station to the Kitzsteinhorn glacier	08:15 – 16:45
Gletscherjet 2	Also transports skiers from the valley station to the Kitzsteinhorn glacier	08:45 – 16:30
3K K-onnection	Connects the Kitzsteinhorn glacier with the Maiskogel mountain	09:00 – 16:15
MK Maiskogelbahn	Connects the Maiskogel mountain with the town of Kaprun	08:30 – 16:30
Langwiedbahn	Transports skiers from the Langwied area to the Kitzsteinhorn glacier	09:00 – 16:00

Chairlifts: Comfort and Connectivity

Another common and versatile lift system in Zell Am See is the chairlift. A chairlift is a type of aerial lift that consists of a continuously circulating cable that carries passengers on open chairs. Chairlifts are suitable for transporting medium numbers of skiers over moderate distances and slopes. They are also fast and flexible, as they allow skiers to get on and off easily and quickly.

Zell Am See has a variety of chairlifts that offer different features and amenities. For example, the Hochmaisbahn chairlift is a 6-seater chairlift that has heated seats and a weather protection hood. The Breiteckbahn chairlift is a 4-seater chairlift that has a conveyor belt for easy boarding. The Hochzellerbahn and Kettingbahn chairlifts are also 4-seater chairlifts that have a detachable system, which means they slow down at the stations for smoother loading and unloading. The Hirschkogel-Express chairlift is a 2-seater chairlift that connects the Schmittenhöhe and the Sonnenalm areas. The Schmidolinlift chairlift is a 1-seater chairlift that serves the Schmidolin slope, which is a fun and easy slope for beginners and children.

Chairlift	Description	Operating Hours
Hochmaisbahn	A 6-seater chairlift with heated seats and a weather protection hood	08:30 – 16:30
Breiteckbahn	A 4-seater chairlift with a conveyor belt for easy boarding	08:30 – 16:30
Hochzellerbahn	A 4-seater chairlift with a detachable system for smoother loading and unloading	08:30 – 16:30
Kettingbahn	A 4-seater chairlift with a detachable system and a weather protection hood	08:30 – 16:30
Hirschkogel-Express	A 2-seater chairlift that connects the Schmittenhöhe and the Sonnenalm areas	08:30 – 16:30
Schmidolinlift	A 1-seater chairlift that serves the Schmidolin slope for beginners and children	08:30 – 16:30

Cable Cars: Soaring to Alpine Heights

A cable car is a type of aerial lift that consists of a large cabin that hangs from a single cable and travels back and forth between two stations. Cable cars are ideal for transporting small numbers of skiers over very long distances and high elevations. They are also thrilling and scenic, as they offer a bird’s eye view of the landscape and the sensation of flying.

Zell Am See has two cable cars that take skiers to alpine heights. The Gletscherjet 1 and Gletscherjet 2 cable cars transport skiers from the valley station to the Kitzsteinhorn glacier, which is the highest point in the resort at 3,029 meters above sea level. The Kitzsteinhorn glacier offers year-round skiing on snow-covered slopes and trails, as well as a variety of attractions, such as the Gipfelwelt 3000 observation platform, the ICE CAMP igloo village, and the Black Mamba black slope.

Cable Car	Description	Operating Hours
Gletscherjet 1	Transports skiers from the valley station to the Kitzsteinhorn glacier	08:15 – 16:45
Gletscherjet 2	Also transports skiers from the valley station to the Kitzsteinhorn glacier	08:45 – 16:30
3K K-onnection	Connects the Kitzsteinhorn glacier with the Maiskogel mountain	09:00 – 16:15
MK Maiskogelbahn	Connects the Maiskogel mountain with the town of Kaprun	08:30 – 16:30
Langwiedbahn	Transports skiers from the Langwied area to the Kitzsteinhorn glacier	09:00 – 16:00

T-bar and Tow Lifts: Beginner-Friendly Options

T-bar and tow lifts are types of surface lifts that consist of a cable that pulls skiers along the ground. T-bar lifts have T-shaped bars that skiers hold between their legs, while tow lifts have ropes or handles that skiers hold with their hands. T-bar and tow lifts are suitable for transporting small numbers of skiers over short distances and gentle slopes. They are also beginner-friendly and simple, as they do not require skiers to leave their skis or boards.

Zell Am See has several T-bar and tow lifts that serve beginner and learning areas. For example, the Schmittenhöhe T-bar lift and the Areit tow lift are located near the base stations of the Schmittenhöhe and AreitXpress gondola lifts, respectively. They offer access to easy and wide slopes that are perfect for practicing and improving skiing skills. The Kitzlift T-bar lift and the Lechnerberg tow lift are located in the town center of Kaprun, which is a neighboring village of Zell Am See. They offer access to gentle and sunny slopes that are ideal for children and families.

T-bar and Tow Lift	Description	Operating Hours
Schmittenhöhe	A T-bar lift that serves the Schmittenhöhe slope for beginners and children	9 am – 4 pm
Areit	A tow lift that serves the Areit slope for beginners and children	9 am – 4 pm
Kitzlift	A T-bar lift that serves the Kitz slope for beginners and children in Kaprun	9 am – 4 pm
Lechnerberg	A tow lift that serves the Lechnerberg slope for beginners and children in Kaprun	9 am – 4 pm

Accessibility and Inclusivity

Zell Am See is a ski resort that strives to be accessible and inclusive for all skiers, regardless of their abilities, preferences, or backgrounds. The resort has various considerations and features that make skiing possible and enjoyable for everyone. For example, the resort has wheelchair-accessible lifts, such as the CityXpress, the AreitXpress, and the Gletscherjet 1 and 2, that allow skiers with mobility impairments to reach the slopes and trails. The resort also has adaptive skiing programs, such as the Ski School Zell am See and the Ski School Kaprun, that offer specialized equipment, instruction, and guidance for skiers with physical or mental disabilities. The resort also has family-friendly facilities, such as the Schmidolin’s Dragon Park, the Schmittenhöhe Adventure Park, and the Maisi Fantasy Park, that provide fun and safe skiing areas for children and beginners.

Technological Advancements in Lift Systems

Lift Passes In Zell am See

Ski Pass	Adult	Youth*	Child*
1 day	€ 72	€ 54	€ 36
2 days	€ 140	€ 105	€ 70
3 days	€ 210	€ 157.5	€ 105
4 days	€ 277	€ 207.5	€ 138.5
5 days	€ 331	€ 248	€ 165.5
6 days	€ 377	€ 282.5	€ 188.5
7 days	€ 409	€ 306.5	€ 204.5

The prices are valid for the main season from 23.12. to 07.04. and include the Ski ALPIN CARD, which gives access to three premium ski resorts: Schmittenhöhe, Skicircus Saalbach Hinterglemm Leogang Fieberbrunn, and Kitzsteinhorn Kaprun. The prices may vary depending on the season and the time of purchase.